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Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Dec 24, 2024 12:02 PM Dec 24, 2024 12:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase "We are so back!!!" Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state." On Trump's Truth Social platform, he's also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a "focus like a laser beam" on the real and "existential threat" of tariffs. "This strikes me as being profoundly unserious," said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. "These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is," he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. "We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can," he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring "the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders" in response to Trump's comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump's postings on Dec. 18, telling media that "we'll never be the 51st state. We're Canada; we're proud to be Canadians. We'll always fight for that." Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. "Canadians should worry first about what Canada's actual national interests are," he said. "We're not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don't even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters." In response to Trump's threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump's threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump's comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland's head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump's latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale," he said in a statement. "We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom." Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump's musing about taking over the Panama Canal. "Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to," he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, "We'll see about that!" This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Business S&P/TSX composite up on shorter Christmas Eve session, U.S. markets also rise Dec 24, 2024 11:44 AM CPKC exceeded grain revenue limit: Canadian Transportation Agency Dec 24, 2024 11:21 AM Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Dec 24, 2024 10:12 AM Featured Flyer
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluded his state visit to the Republic of Turkiye on Friday. A joint communique issued on His Majesty the Sultan’s state visit underlined the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and their keenness to support cooperation in various fields of common interest, as well as boosting economic relations by augmenting the volume of trade exchange and encouraging joint investments. The communique reads as follows: ‘In response to an invitation by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a state visit to the Turkiye on November 28-29. ‘This is the first visit of its kind at the leadership level, reflecting the importance of the historical relations and close ties between the two countries. ‘The meetings held between the two leaders underlined the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and their keenness to support cooperation in various fields of common interest. ‘The two sides discussed prospects for developing bilateral relations, especially in the political, economic, military and defence fields, in addition to science and technology, education, culture, energy and tourism. ‘The two leaders stressed the importance of boosting the economic relations between the two countries by augmenting the volume of trade exchange and encouraging joint investments. They also expressed their aspiration for the success of the 12th session of the Joint Economic Committee, scheduled to be held in Muscat in December 2024. ‘During the visit, a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed to consolidate the legal basis for bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various fields. ‘The two leaders also exchanged views on the regional and international developments. They also stressed the importance of coordinating stances to back regional security and stability. ‘They also stressed their commitment to working together to back peacemaking efforts and address regional and international challenges. ‘His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik extended an invitation to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit the Sultanate of Oman. President Erdogan welcomed and accepted the invitation, looking forward to continuing the dialogue and boosting cooperation between the two countries. ‘At the end of the visit, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere appreciation to the Turkish President and people for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation.’ In a ceremonial event marking the signing of ten agreements between Oman and Turkiye, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasised their shared vision for strengthening Oman-Turkiye relations. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his satisfaction with the “constructive dialogue” during the visit, noting the historical ties between the two nations. “Our relations are a vital model of fruitful cooperation,” he said, highlighting Turkish companies’ contributions to Oman’s infrastructure and Omani investments in Turkiye. He added, “We hope to expand commercial exchange and encourage joint economic projects through the newly launched joint investment fund.” His Majesty underlined the importance of cultural cooperation, stating it would enrich knowledge and strengthen interactions between peoples. He also reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to peace and stability in the region, with particular support for a just solution to the Palestinian issue. “We are confident in Turkiye’s strong backing for this legitimate cause and the country’s endeavours to help achieve justice and peace for all.” President Erdogan welcomed His Majesty the Sultan, describing the visit as a milestone in diplomatic relations. He thanked Oman for its solidarity following the earthquake in Turkiye last year and commended Oman’s efforts in regional peace initiatives, particularly in Yemen. Erdogan noted that the agreements signed during the visit would boost trade and cooperation in sectors like energy and defence. He revealed that Turkiye would begin importing liquefied natural gas from Oman in 2025, marking a significant step in energy collaboration. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to addressing regional challenges through dialogue and cooperation. His Majesty extended an invitation for Erdogan to visit Oman. “Your visit to Oman would enhance our fraternal relations towards further progress and constructive cooperation benefiting the two friendly peoples,” said His Majesty.
IPO allotment status: Five allotments for mainboard initial public offerings (IPO) , including Mamata Machinery IPO , Transrail Lighting IPO, Concord Enviro IPO, DAM Capital Advisors IPO, and Sanathan Textiles IPO , will likely be finalised today. The five IPOs have created an IPO allotment frenzy in the primary market among D-Street investors, who await the final status and call to check whether they've secured an allotment in any of the public issues. All five IPOs opened for subscription on Thursday, December 19, and closed on Monday, December 23, 2024. Except for Sanathan Textiles IPO, whose registrar is Kfin Technologies Ltd, investors who applied for the other four offerings can check their IPO allotment status on the registrar's portal, Link Intime India. Also Read: IPO GMP, allotment status: Mamata Machinery, DAM Capital to Transrail — here’s how to check status using PAN card number Meanwhile, social media erupted with funny memes and stock market/IPO-related jokes amid the IPO allotment frenzy of the five public issues . Netizens shared humorous memes on the microblogging platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), and other social media websites while waiting for the allotment status for the IPOs today. Let's take a look at the top meme picks on the current IPO allotment fever circulating among anxious investors on social media: IPO allotment frenzy triggers meme fest on social media: Investors can check their share allocation by referring to the allocation basis. This will also reveal how many shares they received in the IPO allotment status. If shares are not allotted, the company will initiate the refund procedure. The shares will be credited to the demat accounts of the allotted recipients. Also Read: Transrail Lighting IPO allotment date in focus. GMP, how to check allotment status online The refund process for individuals who were not allocated shares will commence on Thursday, December 26. Those who were allotted shares will have them credited to their demat accounts on Thursday. All five of these IPOs are set to be listed on the exchanges on Friday, December 27. If you have applied for the Mamata Machinery IPO, Transrail Lighting IPO, Concord Enviro IPO, DAM Capital Advisors IPO, and Sanathan Textiles IPO, one can check the allotment status on the website of the IPO registrar, Link Intime India Private Ltd/Kfin Technologies Ltd. Investors can also check the IPO allotment status of their applications by using their PAN Cards. Also Read: DAM Capital Advisors IPO allotment date in focus. GMP, how to check allotment status onlineTrump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
With the growing digitalisation, the world is getting shrunk, enabling the people from across diverse nationalities to know each other and share their views on the matters that directly impact their life. Information revolution has indeed brought unprecedented changes to personal, professional, social, economic and cultural life of the people. Perhaps there is no areas where the digital devices and their impacts have not reached. Connectivity and communication, facilitated by the internet, is taking place at a rapid speed. The transformative changes it has brought have eased the way people talk, work and view the societal issues. Now virtual reality has become a physical one, making people almost impossible to get detached from it. While all praise its mesmerising role for qualitative changes in the society, at the same time it also risks becoming a Frankenstein monster that terrifies its own creators. Negative impacts arising from the abuse of social sites or excessive use of gadgets are known to many. But there is another detrimental side of digital equipment that is the production of e-waste. The fast pace of digitalisation has also led to the speedy production, export and import of digital devices such as mobile phones, laptops and other supporting equipment. When people buy new electronic devices, the thrown-away devices turn into waste, which has potential to cause severe health and environmental problems. Mobile phone sets, laptops, CRT desktops, LCD desktops, batteries, plugs, CRT televisions, LCD televisions, refrigerators and washing machines generate the major e-waste items. They contain hazardous substances such as polyester and plastic-based compounds detrimental to human health. E-waste consists of metal ions out of which 2.7 per cent are toxic. Electronic items release various synthetic chemicals in environment, causing metabolic syndrome, skin diseases, hypertension, infertility, still-births, premature births and low birth weight and even cancer, depending on the level and duration of exposure. E-waste management and process remain equally challenging for the government and concerned agencies. An official data reveals that last year Nepal imported mobile phone sets worth Rs. 30.18 billion, television sets worth Rs. 2.49 billion, and computers worth Rs. 13.7 billion. Though there is no official statistics of e-waste, in 2018, the Kathmandu Valley alone generated more than 18,000 tonnes of e-waste while a Global E-waste Monitor 2020 stated the e-waste figure in Nepal stood at around 28,000 tonnes in 2019, according to a news report of this daily on Sunday. Scrap dealers collect and supply most of the unused and damaged devices to India for segregation and recycling as such facilities are not available here. What is worrying is the fact that the country doesn't have any statistics, policies and action plan in terms of e-waste generation, management, processing and control. It has become urgent to design e-waste management policy in line with the globally accepted principle "extended producers' responsibility" in terms of e-waste management. As the practice of buying older generation devices has also contributed to increasing amount of e-waste, the government agencies require purchasing the devices of the latest model that last long and do not pose economic burden and environmental hazards. | The Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) is mulling over formulating a separate standard to address e-waste issues. There should not be further delay in framing national policy and implementation strategies to manage e-waste. It needs to develop effective value chain from scrap collectors to segregators and recyclers, thereby protecting the people from its toxic exposure.
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Some quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”It was a travel nightmare that left more than 100 passengers, including Ottawa residents, stranded in Costa Rica this week. A WestJet flight that was supposed to take off from Liberia, Costa Rica to Toronto, instead sat on the tarmac at the airport for five hours before being cancelled altogether. The incident left dozens without overnight accommodations or food, some people with babies and wheelchairs. For one Ottawa family, it was a travel nightmare after a much-needed getaway during the holidays. "My husband is a neurosurgeon and I'm a nurse practitioner, we don't go away very often," said Margarita Sachs, who was travelling with her husband and twin teenagers. "To go on vacation, it was a big deal." The travel headache started with a routine boarding experience at the Liberia airport for their WestJet flight, but there were red flags as soon as they got on board. "The pilot informed us that there was a delay due his exact words, a 'passport verification issue' of one of the crew," said Adam Sachs, who says he was stranded in Costa Rica for over 24 hours. "We sat on the tarmac for two hours to wait for that to be resolved at that point, meanwhile the total amount we're on the tarmac and the airplane was about five hours." Sachs says that was just the beginning of the delays. "Then we were notified that there's debris on the runway, and we have to wait for that debris to be cleared. We don't know how long that will be," Sachs said. "And then in a bizarre twist, some customs agents or police entered the airplane and informed us that they had to search, rows 12 to 14 for security reasons." Sachs says after hours of waiting on the tarmac without any proper meal service, the family was upset when the pilot then came on with another message. "The pilot got back on and simply said: 'my duty hours are over and I'm afraid that we're not flying tonight,'" he said. "The pilot said: 'you will have to exit the plane, go through customs, and you will be greeted by a WestJet employee.'" But Sachs says when they got off the plane, there was no representative. They also couldn't find a nearby hotel and they ended up spending US$1,500 a night to stay at a resort that was an hour and a half away from the airport. They also had to pay for transportation there and back, while the airline rebooked their flight for the next day. "Take notes. record announcements with your phone, and once you have come back to Canada for incurred expenses, you can claim to the airline and ask them for details and possibly even documents about what really happened. You have the right to know because your rights depend on what was the reason for the delay," said Gabor Lukacs, president of Air Passenger Rights, a passenger advocacy group. WestJet is apologizing for the disruptions and says the initial delay was due to customs issues. "We sincerely apologize to guests travelling on WS2171 for the inconvenience they experienced on their recent travel journey from Liberia to Toronto. We can confirm that WS2171 was initially delayed on Saturday, December 28 by customs," the airline said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa. "After departure, the runway was closed due to unforeseen damage, which required the flight to return to the gate. The runway has now reopened, and a recovery flight has been added, which will depart at 4 p.m. today for guests that were scheduled to fly on WS2171 yesterday." Lukacs says if there was something genuinely wrong with be the documents of the crew member, that's something within the carrier's control. He said, on the other hand, if the local authorities were just giving a hard time to the airline crew members, that's entirely outside the carrier's control. The family was rebooked on a flight to Toronto the day after their original flight, but the second leg of their trip to Ottawa is not until Monday night, causing an even further delay. "I'd like to be reimbursed for the hotel for the travel and I would like them to put us on a plane with another carrier to get us home earlier," Sachs said. "Also, if we have to stay in Toronto tomorrow night, I would like them to pay for the hotel in Toronto." Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. 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Regina man showcases local bead supply business Jeramy Hannah recently began selling beading supplies, after he realized the beaders in his life were struggling with a lack of local vendors, prompting him to create a business called Bead Bro. Saskatoon U18 provincials curling tournament underway in PA Teams from across Saskatchewan are in Prince Albert for the U18 curling provincials. Police made two arrests following a shooting in Saskatoon A swift response from Saskatoon police led to the arrest of a man and woman following a reported shooting Friday afternoon. Saskatoon fire crews battle house fire Saskatoon firefighters responded to a house fire on the 100 block of Klassen Crescent Friday afternoon. Vancouver Trudeau, Biden, Trump, other world leaders remember former U.S. president Jimmy Carter Former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. 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Drake Powell and Elliot Cadeau both scored 12 points and Jalen Washington had 10 points for North Carolina (8-5), which played for the first time since a big comeback to top UCLA on Dec. 21. The Tar Heels shot 57.1 percent from the floor. Davis shot 5-for-10 on 3-pointers for his most treys this season. When Davis hit his second 3-point basket of the game, it gave him 300 to become the Tar Heels' all-time leader for 3-pointers. Marcus Paige, now on the coaching staff, had 299. It was a big second half for North Carolina, which scored 57 points after leading 40-29 at halftime. The margin reached 29 points in the second half. Colby Duggan scored 32 points on 11-for-18 shooting from the field for Campbell (5-8), which has lost three games in a row. He drained five 3-point shots. Jasin Sinani's 15 points and Cam Gregory's 14 points also helped the Camels, who shot 44.4 from the field and committed only seven turnovers. Campbell hit six of eight 3-point shots late in the game. The teams combined to score 58 points in the final eight minutes when defense appeared to be an afterthought. Both teams ended up with 10 baskets from 3-point range and went 15-for-20 on free throws. With Jackson and Powell, the Tar Heels had two freshmen in the starting lineup for the first time since a 2021 NCAA Tournament game. North Carolina swingman Seth Trimble sat out because of an upper-body injury. Campbell used three first-half timeouts and hung close for a long stretch. But the Camels didn't score in the final three minutes of the half. It was the first meeting between the schools that are less than a one-hour drive apart. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab
Baba Vanga predictions were earlier considered a voodoo thing by a majority of the world for a few decades until it was reported that the Bulgarian mystic healer and astrologer had predicted the 9/11 terror attacks on US soil much in advance. This was just not the only shocking prediction, but the inferences of her sayings have been reportedly coming true for years, even after her death. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for Baba Vanga predictions for 2025: Are any sinister happenings awaiting the human race? Also known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans due to her eerie predictions about world-changing altercations and incidents, Baba Vanga's predictions can be analyzed for the new year 2025 as well. 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The performance of ( ) over the past several years has been simply phenomenal. The Rolls-Royce share price, under 40p in 2020, has recently been close to £6. It has now fallen back slightly to trade at around £5.50. But I reckon it could get back up to and pass the £6 mark. In fact, I would not be surprised to see it go past £7 in 2025. Momentum and fundamentals A couple of different things affect share prices, depending on the situation. One of them is the fundamental, underlying performance of the business. I will discuss Rolls’ in just a moment. But can also be important. As investors (and perhaps speculators) who fear missing out, they keep piling into a hot share, pushing it upwards. That can last a long time but equally can suddenly go into reverse. Momentum largely ignores fundamentals on the way up – but the same can be true on the way down, too. Even a strong business can see its share price fall in the short to medium term if enough investors fall out of love with it (or simply opt to cash in their gains to spend on something else). I like the look of the business, if things go smoothly So, I think momentum alone could push the shares to £6. That may even be true up to £7, although that will be harder. But as a believer in , not a trader, my interest is not in momentum but rather in the fundamentals that ought to underpin the Rolls-Royce share price over the long run. At £6, the prospective price-to-earnings ratio would be nearly 22, and at £7, over 25. Those look high to me. However, that is based on the company’s current earnings. But imagine Rolls can double its earnings. That may sound ambitious. But at the half-year point, were 83% higher than in the same six months last year. Not only that, but Rolls is still only on the road to meeting its ambitious medium-term financial targets. If it manages to do that and earnings rise accordingly, I think £7 would be a reasonable valuation for the share. I’m not ready to board! Despite that – a 27% potential jump from the current Rolls-Royce share price – I will not be buying. Why not? The targets are ambitious and Rolls has a long history of mixed performance. Some of that is within the company’s control. But some key elements are not. For example, demand for civil aviation engine sales (and, to a lesser extent, servicing) can plummet when people stop flying en masse, for example because of terrorist fears or pandemic-related travel restrictions. I expect such demand shocks to happen again at some point. They lie outside the company’s control. Maybe its nuclear power and defence businesses will help absorb the shock, but civil aviation is core to the company. I do not think the current share price, let alone a higher one, offers me sufficient margin of safety to reflect that risk properly.BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country's largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. They faced little to no resistance from government troops, according to fighters and activists. A war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of Aleppo International airport, the first international airport to be controlled by insurgents. The fighters claimed they seized the airport and postefd pictures from there. Thousands of fighters also moved on, facing almost no defense from government forces, to seize towns and villages in northern Hama, a province where they had a presence before being expelled by government troops in 2016. They claimed Saturday evening to have entered Hama city. A huge embarrassment for Assad The swift and surprise offensive is a huge embarrassment for Syria's President Bashar Assad and raised questions about his armed forces' preparedness. The insurgent offensive launched from their stronghold in the country's northwest appeared to have been planned for years. It also comes at a time when Assad's allies were preoccupied with their own conflicts. Turkey, a main backer of Syrian opposition groups, said its diplomatic efforts had failed to stop government attacks on opposition-held areas in recent weeks, which were in violation of a de-escalation agreement sponsored by Russia, Iran and Ankara. Turkish security officials said a limited offensive by the rebels was planned to stop government attacks and allow civilians to return, but the offensive expanded as Syrian government forces began to retreat from their positions. The insurgents, led by the Salafi jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and including Turkey-backed fighters, launched their shock offensive on Wednesday. They first staged a two-pronged attack in Aleppo and the Idlib countryside, entering Aleppo two days later and securing a strategic town that lies on the highway that links Syria's largest city to the capital and the coast. By Saturday evening, they seized at least four towns in the central Hama province and claimed to have entered the provincial capital. The insurgents staged an attempt to reclaim areas they controlled in Hama in 2017 but failed. Preparing a counterattack Syria’s armed forces said in a statement Saturday that to absorb the large attack on Aleppo and save lives, it redeployed troops and equipment and was preparing a counterattack. The statement acknowledged that insurgents entered large parts of the city but said they have not established bases or checkpoints. Later on Saturday, the armed forces sought to dispel what it said were lies in reference to reports about its forces retreating or defecting, saying the general command was carrying out its duties in “combatting terrorist organizations.” The return of the insurgents to Aleppo was their first since 2016, following a grueling military campaign in which Assad's forces were backed by Russia, Iran and its allied groups. The 2016 battle for Aleppo was a turning point in the war between Syrian government forces and rebel fighters after 2011 protests against Assad’s rule turned into an all-out war. After appearing to be losing control of the country to the rebels, the Aleppo battle secured Assad’s hold on strategic areas of Syria, with opposition factions and their foreign backers controlling areas on the periphery. The lightning offensive threatened to reignite the country's civil war, which had been largely in a stalemate for years. Late on Friday, witnesses said two airstrikes hit the edge of Aleppo city, targeting insurgent reinforcements and falling near residential areas. The Observatory said 20 fighters were killed. Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel, the medieval palace in the old city center, and one of the largest in the world. They tore down posters of Assad, stepping on some and burning others. The push into Aleppo followed weeks of simmering low-level violence, including government attacks on opposition-held areas. The offensive came as Iran-linked groups, primarily Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which has backed Syrian government forces since 2015, have been preoccupied with their own battles at home. A ceasefire in Hezbollah’s two-month war with Israel took effect Wednesday, the same day that Syrian opposition factions announced their offensive. Israel has also escalated its attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked targets in Syria during the last 70 days. Insurgents raise flags over the Aleppo citadel Speaking from the heart of the city in Saadallah Aljabri square, opposition fighter Mohammad Al Abdo said it was his first time back in Aleppo in 13 years, when his older brother was killed at the start of the war. “God willing, the rest of Aleppo province will be liberated" from government forces, he said. There was light traffic in the city center on Saturday. Opposition fighters fired in the air in celebration but there was no sign of clashes or government troops present. Journalists in the city filmed soldiers captured by the insurgents and the bodies of others killed in battle. Abdulkafi Alhamdo, a teacher who fled Aleppo in 2016 and returned Friday night after hearing the insurgents were inside, described “mixed feelings of pain, sadness and old memories." “As I entered Aleppo, I kept telling myself this is impossible. How did this happen?” Alhamdo said he strolled through the city at night visiting the Aleppo citadel, where the insurgents raised their flags, a major square and the university of Aleppo, as well as the last spot he was in before he was forced to leave for the countryside. “I walked in (the empty) streets of Aleppo, shouting, ‘People, people of Aleppo. We are your sons,’” he told The Associated Press in a series of messages. City's hospitals are full Aleppo residents reported hearing clashes and gunfire but most stayed indoors. Some fled the fighting. Schools and government offices were closed Saturday as most people stayed indoors, according to Sham FM radio, a pro-government station. Bakeries were open. Witnesses said the insurgents deployed security forces around the city to prevent any acts of violence or looting. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Friday Aleppo's two key public hospitals were reportedly full of patients while many private facilities closed. In social media posts, the insurgents were pictured outside of the citadel, the medieval palace in the old city center, and one of the largest in the world. In cellphone videos, they recorded themselves having conversations with residents they visited at home, seeking to reassure them they will cause no harm. The Syrian Kurdish-led administration in the country's east said nearly 3,000 people, most of them students, had arrived in their region after fleeing the fighting in Aleppo, which has a sizeable Kurdish population. State media reported that a number of “terrorists," including sleeper cells, infiltrated parts of the city. Government troops chased them and arrested a number who posed for pictures near city landmarks, they said. On a state TV morning show Saturday, commentators said army reinforcements and Russia’s assistance would repel the “terrorist groups,” blaming Turkey for supporting the insurgents’ push into Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Russia’s state news agency Tass quoted Oleg Ignasyuk, a Russian Defense Ministry official coordinating in Syria, as saying that Russian warplanes targeted and killed 200 militants who had launched the offensive in the northwest on Friday. It provided no further details. Associated Press writer Albert Aji in Damascus contributed to this report.
Singapore Sikhs celebrate history at religious-cultural melaVincent Price’s favorite holiday was Christmas, and the horror icon couldn’t resist pulling a prank on his wife each December, according to his daughter. Victoria Price told Fox News Digital that her father, the star of classic horror movies like “House on Haunted Hill” and “Edward Scissorhands,” had a “weakness for large jewelry that he loved buying his wives,” and after going to Poland in 1974 he gifted her stepmother a chunky bone butterfly necklace. “My stepmother hated it,” Price said. “That wasn’t her cup of tea. And unlike us, she just said it. ‘I will never wear this. I hate it.’” She said that her stepmom also likely wasn’t “endeared” by the fact that he also gave a necklace to her mom, Mary Grant Price. She continued, “My dad loved Christmas; he was like Father Christmas. Christmas was his favorite holiday. They were married for 18 years. Every year for the next 18 years, [her stepmother] would get in her thing of Christmas packages some beautiful Tiffany box or something, and there it was, every damn year that bone necklace, so that was my dad’s humor.” She said her dad was a habitual prankster, once leaving a “disgusting corroded denture” under her pillow when she expected a nickel from the Tooth Fairy, and jumping out and surprising candy givers when he took her trick-or-treating. Price said her family celebrated a “very traditional” Christmas that involved opening stockings with their family, sweet rolls and eggnog, lunch and exchanging presents all day long with their extended family, and finally a big New Year’s Eve party with a band and dancing. “The Christmas tree was always a big deal,” she said. “We lived in a very large house. It had very high ceilings, so [her mother] had to buy Christmas trees where the department stores bought theirs.” She said their whole house was decorated, and her mother turned their tree into a “work of art,” and she even got her own little “Charlie Brown” tree that she could decorate. “All the artwork had bows on it and, you know, different figures had, you know, ornaments on them. And, it was a very joyful time,” she said. Price said they also traveled together for a lot of Christmases as a child, including places like London and Boston. She got one of her favorite gifts, a portable typewriter, while they were spending Christmas in England one year, but her favorite gift was one she got from her dad every Christmas – a $10 gift certificate to a bookstore in Beverly Hills where she was able to buy a stack of books. “My dad and I would go to Hunter’s Books after I got my certificate, and he would amuse himself for as long as it took. There was no time limit,” she remembered. “He would look at the art books, have a lovely time, and I would just spend so much time trying to figure out the perfect 10 books I wanted with my $10 worth. And then I would go home, lock myself in the room and be done with them, I don’t know, like 24 hours later. And then my dad would always be sort of pretend-angry. ‘I can’t believe I just spent $10, and you run through it like that,’ you know?’ . . . and I knew he loved how much I loved to read.”