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The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”How Technology is Impacting Personal Injury Cases in GeorgiaWhy Crypto Enthusiasts Are Scrambling to Grab These Top Five Digital Gems: Discover the Best Coins to Join This Month and Secure Your Slice of the Blockchain Revolution Before It’s Too Late!
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Thomas Brown insists he's focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the line. His immediate task as the interim coach of the Chicago Bears is helping the team finish strong over the final five games, starting this weekend at San Francisco. The rest of his life can wait. “I think about just the moment. ... I obviously understand the role that I'm in, understand what might come with it," he said Wednesday. "But I also understand that we make most situations bigger than what it has to be because of the outside noise, what everybody else puts a value on it.” The Bears are in a moment unlike any other in the history of the founding NFL franchise. They fired a head coach for the first time during a season when they let Matt Eberflus go on Friday with a 4-8 record and the team in a six-game losing streak marked by head-scratching decisions. They promoted Brown, who in a span of three weeks went from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator and now the person in charge. The tipping point was a 23-20 loss at Detroit on Thanksgiving, when the Bears let the clock run down rather than call a timeout following a sack. It led to Caleb Williams throwing an incomplete pass from the Lions 41 as time expired when Chicago should have been able to run more than one play. Star cornerback Jaylon Johnson interrupted Eberflus' postgame speech and made his feelings clear. Other players had gone public in recent weeks with their frustrations over the coaching decisions, and they didn't exactly hide their emotions following the Detroit game. On Wednesday, defensive end DeMarcus Walker said he sensed a change was coming after the loss to the Lions. “You guys just look at the whole turnaround, how everything had been going, we just knew some changes were going to be made,” he said. The 38-year-old Brown now has a huge opportunity. He spent last season as Carolina's offensive coordinator and the previous three on Sean McVay's staff with the Los Angeles Rams — the final two as assistant head coach. Prior to that, he spent nine years as a college assistant, including stops at Wisconsin, Georgia, Miami and South Carolina. It's his job to help right a team that came into the season thinking a playoff spot was in reach. Williams' development obviously will be front and center. To that end, the No. 1 overall draft pick has looked more comfortable in the three games since Brown took over for the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator, completing 75 of 117 passes for 827 yards with five touchdowns, no interceptions and a rating of 99.2. Though Brown will continue to call plays, the Bears have another new offensive coordinator in wide receivers coach Chris Beatty. “I think it is a stepping stone actually with my development because I think down the line I’ll have different OCs or different head coaches or whatever the case may be,” Williams said. “And so being able to handle it my first year, handle a new playbook, handle all these different changes, handle all of this I think it definitely will help the development instead of hurting it or anything like that.” Beyond the development of the prized quarterback, Brown also will be judged during his audition for the regular job on his preparation, decisions during games and command of the locker room. He said he reached out to each player individually on Friday and Saturday and tried to set a tone when the team met on Monday. “I want them to be excellent,” Brown said. “I can nitpick at every single play and tell a guy how he wasn’t perfect. And, so, perfection’s not the goal. It’s to excel at your craft.” Notes: The Bears had a lengthy injury report on Wednesday. WRs Keenan Allen (ankle) and DJ Moore (quad), RBs D'Andre Swift (quad) and Roschon Johnson (concussion), DB Elijah Hicks (ankle) and OL Ryan Bates (concussion) all missed practice. S Kevin Byard (shoulder) and OLs Darnnell Wright (knee) and Coleman Shelton (knee) were limited. AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL'Appalling dangerous driver' jailed over crash which killed man, 76,
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 23 (ANI/WAM): The Security Media Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ will participate in the third edition of the Global Media Congress 2024, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During its participation, it will showcase its media experience and its modern and sophisticated system, which includes digital security and traffic awareness initiatives using artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Also Read | Singapore Shocker: Teacher Groomed Student, Had Sex With Her Before She Turned 16; Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail. Brigadier Mohammed Ali Al Muhairi, the Director of the Security Media Department at AD Police, emphasised the importance of the Congress in shaping the future of global media. He stated that the event will engage in constructive international dialogue with industry leaders and experts to explore key trends. These include the impact of artificial intelligence, digital innovation, evolving media business models, and improved media collaboration. (ANI/WAM) Also Read | Pakistan Violence: 15 Killed, 25 Injured in Fresh Sectarian Clashes in Kurram, 2 Days After Attack on Passenger Vehicles. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
Cherry Hill Mortgage president buys $25,780 in stockKuwait City, Dec 22 (PTI) India and Kuwait on Sunday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, inked a key pact on boosting defence cooperation and vowed to soon finalise an ambitious investment treaty as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other top leaders of the Gulf nation to broad-base the bilateral relations. The two sides also discussed ways to transform the existing 'buyer-seller' relationship in the energy sector to a comprehensive engagement with greater collaboration in upstream and downstream sectors and agreed to explore the participation of Kuwait in India's strategic petroleum reserve programme. Besides the Emir, Modi held separate talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah with a larger focus on imparting a new momentum to the overall ties. "This visit was historic and will greatly enhance our bilateral relations," Modi said on 'X' at the end of his two-day trip. In a special gesture, the Kuwaiti prime minister came to see off Modi at the airport. According to a joint statement, both sides directed each other's concerned authorities to "fast-track and complete the ongoing negotiations on the bilateral investment treaty". To ramp up energy cooperation, the two sides expressed keenness to support companies of the two countries to increase cooperation in the fields of exploration and production of oil and gas, refining and engineering services and petrochemical industries, it added. A total of four agreements, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence, were inked. The other pacts will provide for cooperation in areas of sports, culture and solar energy. The MoU on defence will provide for cooperation in the areas of defence industries, supply of defence equipment, joint exercises, training, exchange of personnel and experts and collaboration in research and development, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said at a media briefing. The defence pact will facilitate cooperation in coastal defence, maritime safety and joint development and production of defence equipment, the joint statement noted. In the talks, the two sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and called for disrupting of terrorism financing networks and safe havens, it said. Both sides also agreed to enhance counter-terror cooperation, information and intelligence sharing and exchange best practices and technologies. In their delegation-level talks, the two prime ministers discussed a roadmap to strengthen the strategic partnership in areas of trade, investment, energy, defence, security, health, education, technology, cultural and people-to-people ties, according to the MEA. In a post on 'X', Modi described his talks with the Kuwaiti counterpart as "fruitful". "Our talks covered the full range of India-Kuwait relations, including trade, commerce, people-to-people ties and more. Key MoUs and Agreements were also exchanged, which will add strength to bilateral relations," he said. The Indian prime minister also invited a delegation comprising the Kuwaiti Investment Authority and other stakeholders to visit India to look at new opportunities in the fields of energy, defence, medical devices, pharma and food parks, among others. In the meetings, the Indian side also showed keen interest in intensifying its cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through Kuwait's presidency of the influential grouping. In their discussions, Modi and the Emir largely deliberated on boosting ties in areas of information technology, pharmaceuticals, fintech, infrastructure and security. Modi thanked the Emir for ensuring the well-being of over one million Indians in Kuwait, while the Kuwaiti leader expressed appreciation for the contribution of the community in the development journey of the Gulf nation. "Excellent meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. We discussed cooperation in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, FinTech, Infrastructure and security," Modi said in another post on 'X'. "In line with the close ties between our nations, we have elevated our partnership to a strategic one and I am optimistic that our friendship will flourish even more in the times to come," he added. Chatterjee said the Indian side is confident that "this historic visit of the prime minister will open up a new chapter in relations between India and Kuwait." Both sides have been able to identify several important areas of cooperation and the two sides will be working to fulfil them, he said. In the meeting with Crown Prince Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Modi conveyed that India attaches utmost importance to its bilateral relations with Kuwait. "The discussions covered ways to deepen economic and cultural linkages between our nations. We are extremely optimistic about the India-Kuwait Strategic Partnership scaling new heights of success in the times to come," Modi said. The MEA said the two leaders also emphasised close coordination between both sides in the UN and other multilateral fora. "The prime minister expressed confidence that India-GCC relations will be further strengthened under the Presidency of Kuwait," it said. The Crown Prince hosted a banquet in honour of Modi. In their delegation-level talks, the two prime ministers welcomed the recent signing of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC). Under the JCC, new joint working groups in the areas of trade, investment, education, technology, agriculture, security and culture have been set up in addition to the existing JWGs on health, manpower and hydrocarbons. The MoUs included one on a cultural exchange programme and another on an 'executive programme on cooperation in the field of sports. The fourth one is a framework agreement on Kuwait joining the International Solar Alliance. Earlier in the day, Modi was given a ceremonial welcome at the Bayan Palace and was received by the Kuwaiti PM. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the talks between the prime minister and the Emir focused on exploring ways to take India-Kuwait ties to "new heights". In their discussions, Modi and the Kuwaiti Emir recalled the strong historical and friendly ties between the two countries and reaffirmed their full commitment to further expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation. The MEA said Modi appreciated the new initiatives being undertaken by Kuwait to fulfill its 'Vision 2035' and congratulated the Emir for successfully holding the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) earlier this month. The GCC is an influential grouping comprising the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. The total volume of India's trade with GCC countries stood at USD 184.46 billion in the financial year 2022-23. Modi also expressed his gratitude for inviting him on Saturday as a 'Guest of Honour' at the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup. The Emir reciprocated Modi's sentiments and expressed appreciation for India's role as a valued partner in Kuwait and the Gulf region, the MEA said in a statement. It said the Kuwaiti leader looked forward to the greater role and contribution of India towards the realisation of Kuwait's 'Vision 2035'. Modi invited the Emir, the Crown Prince and the Kuwaiti PM to visit India. The Gulf nation is among India's top trading partners, with bilateral trade valued at USD 10.47 billion in the financial year 2023-24. Kuwait is India's sixth largest crude supplier, meeting 3 per cent of the country's energy needs. Indian exports to Kuwait reached USD 2 billion for the first time, while investments by the Kuwait Investment Authority in India exceeded USD 10 billion. The last Indian prime minister to visit Kuwait was Indira Gandhi in 1981. The Indian community is the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsHookipa Pharma ( NASDAQ:HOOK – Get Free Report ) had its target price dropped by stock analysts at JMP Securities from $24.00 to $7.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “market outperform” rating on the stock. JMP Securities’ price target points to a potential upside of 225.58% from the stock’s previous close. Separately, Royal Bank of Canada reduced their price target on Hookipa Pharma from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on HOOK Hookipa Pharma Stock Down 6.5 % Institutional Trading of Hookipa Pharma Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Hookipa Pharma by 85.8% in the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 882,262 shares of the company’s stock valued at $627,000 after acquiring an additional 407,532 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its stake in Hookipa Pharma by 38.4% during the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 302,246 shares of the company’s stock valued at $179,000 after purchasing an additional 83,800 shares during the last quarter. Ikarian Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hookipa Pharma in the third quarter valued at about $228,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hookipa Pharma in the first quarter worth about $31,000. 63.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Hookipa Pharma Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) HOOKIPA Pharma Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops immunotherapeutics targeting infectious diseases and cancers based on its proprietary arenavirus platform. The company's lead infectious disease product candidate is HB-101, which is in a randomized double-blinded Phase 2 clinical trial in cytomegalovirus-negative patients awaiting kidney transplantation from cytomegalovirus-positive donors. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Hookipa Pharma Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hookipa Pharma and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .