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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rubbished suggestions of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne, insisting he is “desperate” to have the playmaker back at his best. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.”
Franklin Templeton Canada Announces Estimated December ETF Cash Distributions and Annual Reinvested DistributionsSri Lanka will soon formulate a national policy on allowing visits by foreign research vessels , Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said in Colombo on Friday (December 20, 2024), amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships which raised concerns in India. Mr. Herath's comments came days after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to India. Also read | After India visit, Dissanayake discusses maritime research and development with China In January, Sri Lanka enforced a year-long moratorium on foreign marine scientific research survey vessels operating in its waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone after strong security concerns were raised by India and the US following frequent docking requests from hi-tech Chinese surveillance vessels. Sri Lanka’s moratorium on allowing research vessels is still in force which would be reviewed appropriately, Herath said. Upon his return to Colombo from India, Mr. Dissanayake held a meeting with a top Chinese government official who expressed China's wish to see Chinese research ships resuming their visits to Colombo. Asked if India had raised concerns over such visits during Mr. Dissanayake's stay in India, Herath said Indian concerns were based on their national security and regional security threats. “We assured that we will not allow any action to threaten Indian security concerns by using our land," Mr. Herath said. “The visit has turned out to be one which has resulted in many achievements for the people of Sri Lanka," Mr. Herath said. "It took the relationship to a new height," he said. vHerath said that India and Sri Lanka did not seal any formal agreements during vDissanayake's visit other than signing two MoUs on training Sri Lankan public service officials and preventing dual taxation. “We have only agreed to take forward the talks related to the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA). There was no final agreement on anything,” Mr. Herath said. When Mr. Dissanayake's National People's Power was not in power it had expressed bitter opposition to the agreement. Mr. Herath also rejected allegations that Dissanayake finalized an agreement in Delhi for a direct fuel pipeline and a security pact across the Palk Strait. “We were emphatic that we are for promoting trade and investment between the two countries," Mr. Herath said. Published - December 21, 2024 02:05 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Sri Lanka / international relations / diplomacy
However, despite its many strengths, some players have expressed concerns about the film's political messaging, or lack thereof. While Marvel Vanguard touches on themes of power and responsibility, some feel that the film falls short in delivering a clear and coherent message about the social and political implications of the heroes' actions. This ambiguity has led to criticisms from players who were hoping for a more nuanced exploration of these themes.Another notable signal in Jack Ma's speech was the call for sustainability and responsibility in business practices. He highlighted the importance of ethical conduct and social impact, urging companies to prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term gains. This signal reflects a growing global awareness of the need for responsible and conscientious business practices in today's interconnected world.
War is often less seen than heard, and as a cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel came into effect on Wednesday morning, Ibrahim Najdi marveled at the absence of one particular sound: the buzz of Israeli drones that had been a near-constant presence in Beirut over the last few months. “You can’t hear them, can you? They’re gone,” he said. He gave a small smile, then picked his way through the mounds of rubble separating him from the remains of his two warehouses. Najdi, a 42-year-old home-supplies merchant, was one of tens of thousands of people Wednesday swarming the Hezbollah-dominated suburbs south of Beirut. He came to take stock of the damage wrought by 70 days of ferocious Israeli bombardment . Though his two warehouses were destroyed in an airstrike two weeks ago, his shop was in a nearby building survived. The blast wave nevertheless tossed all of his stock into a jumble of shower handles and hoses, boxes of masking tape and home repair tools — all covered in fine, metallic-gray dust. “I don’t know if I can save any of it,” Najdi said. Similar scenes were playing out across the country, as people began the journey to their towns and villages in Lebanon’s devastated south. Shortly after the start of the cease-fire at 4 a.m., thousands of cars — many stacked on top with mattresses, suitcases and bags of vegetables — deluged the main highway leading out of Beirut in a reverse exodus that echoed t heir escape from the south only a few months before. Shelters in the southern city of Saida, a refuge for thousands of displaced, emptied by around 80%, Lebanese authorities say. “I know my house is bombed, but I don’t care. We’re all going back,” said Haidar, 33, who was picking up shawarma sandwiches for his family at a roadside restaurant. Haidar, who did not want to give his full name, was from the village of Khirbet Selm, some 9 miles north of the Lebanese-Israeli border. He had already been hours on the road with his wife and two children in his rugged-looking SUV, but was intent on going on — even though he didn’t know where the family would sleep. “We’ll figure it out. Allah’s earth can fit us all,” he said. The cease-fire agreement , which came after intense mediation by the U.S. and France, was approved by Lebanon’s government on Wednesday morning. It stipulates that Israeli troops conduct a phased withdrawal from south Lebanon over the next 60 days, while Hezbollah pulls back its fighters to north of the Litani River, a natural boundary that lies some 20 miles north of the border. According to the plan, around 5,000 Lebanese soldiers will take their place, Lebanese officials say. The Lebanese army said in a statement on Wednesday that it had begun “to reinforce its deployment” south of the Litani and would “extend state authority” in coordination with U.N. peacekeeping forces. (The Lebanese army remained neutral in the fight between Israel and Hezbollah.) Despite the calm on Wednesday, there were moments that highlighted the fragility of the truce. Israeli troops fired warning shots at people trying to approach their positions in southern villages from which they had yet to withdraw, the Israeli military said. Later, it imposed a nighttime curfew over much of south Lebanon and warned civilians not to return to their homes before being instructed to do so. Despite those reminders that the war is not fully resolved, many Lebanese were jubilant. Motorists driving through Beirut suburbs honked their horns as they drove in impromptu motorcades, while others waved flags and fired celebratory shots into the air. Many walked the streets, shaking their heads in amazement as they raised their smartphones to film the destruction. The war between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese armed group began last year after Palestinian militant faction Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people. The next day, Hezbollah began launching rockets into northern Israel, saying it was acting in support of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza Strip. Israel and Hezbollah continued trading fire over the last year in an escalating tit-for-tat conflict that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated from both sides of the border. In September, Israel intensified its attacks on Hezbollah. It launched a punishing airstrike campaign on Lebanon’s south, east and parts of the capital where Hezbollah holds sway, and invaded areas of Lebanon’s south in what it said was a bid to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure. Since last October, more than 3,800 people have been killed in Lebanon, a quarter of them women and children, according to Lebanese health authorities; almost 16,000 have been injured. Israeli authorities say 45 civilians have been killed in Hezbollah attacks, and at least 73 soldiers killed in combat in south Lebanon, the occupied Golan Heights and northern Israel. Najdi, the merchant, was happy that the cease-fire was holding, but it was also bittersweet as he contemplated the difficult months ahead. “I was making something, building something. At 45 I thought I would slow down, take it easy,” he said. He added that he had experienced five wars in his lifetime, the first — in 1982 — when he was still in diapers. “And now this one. I have to start again from nothing.” More than a million people displaced in the fighting over the last year share his fate, with the World Bank estimating in November that nearly 100,000 housing units have been partially or completely destroyed, while the total cost of damage amounts to roughly $8.5 billion. It remains unclear how Lebanon — which before the war was suffering a multiyear financial crisis that had eviscerated the economy and left most of its population under the poverty line — intends to go about the reconstruction. International aid groups have urged governments to help, said Juan Gabriel Wells, Lebanon country director for the International Rescue Committee aid group. “It is vital that the international community now also invest in Lebanon’s recovery,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. “These efforts are not only about rebuilding infrastructure; they are also critical to restoring dignity and hope to families who have lost everything.” The Lebanese government has yet to formulate concrete plans, officials said. “You know we were so busy, all of us, with the cease-fire,” said Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib at a conference in Rome on Tuesday, a few hours before the truce. “Did we think very much about the day after? No.”PlayersTV Acquires Cloud Media Center, Integrates Sports-AI Ad Technology to Surpass 1B Monthly ImpressionsPlayersTV Acquires Cloud Media Center, Integrates Sports-AI Ad Technology to Surpass 1B Monthly Impressions
After days of intense deliberation, the court rendered its verdict: Yu Hua Ying was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life imprisonment. The judge emphasized the severity of the crimes committed, highlighting the need for justice to be served and for the victims to receive closure and compensation for their suffering.Waking Up to Find Your Skin Stiff from a Hot Water Bottle: Beware the Risk of Low Temperature BurnsDear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. The other night, I was tired from my workday, and he suggested I go to bed early. He mentioned finishing the latest episode, since it had just started. I said that sounded fine. I woke up over two hours later for a drink of water, and there he was, still up, five episodes past where we left off. In fact, he had actually finished all of that season’s episodes. I feel unusually hurt by this. I feel somehow duped. When I tried to explain it, he did apologize, but I feel truly hurt by this. It isn’t so much the act of sitting and watching a series, it was that we had a shared experience together and somehow it feels ruined. One of the reasons this time was important to me is that he has always stressed how “we do everything together” proudly. People are also reading... Rest assured, Nebraska volleyball fans: The missing fan behind the servers will be back Saturday Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell both downplay postgame encounter between Fickell, Donovan Raiola Arrest made in 55-year-old cold case of Nebraska teen stabbed to death Signing Day: Meet Nebraska volleyball's five-player 2025 class Wisconsin officer grabbing Donovan Raiola's arm a 'misunderstanding,' UW police say ‘I don’t care who’s played': Nebraska’s Dana Holgorsen on personnel changes at tight end Amie Just: Bring out the tissues — and the brooms — for Nebraska volleyball's emotional win Man found dead in north Lincoln, police say Cover Five: With pressure rising, Matt Rhule delivers Nebraska a bowl bid in Year 2 Nebraska GOP to seek hard-right social policies in 2025 legislative session Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's win against Wisconsin Here's how Nebraska doctors are finding 'more opportunities to save lives' from lung cancer UNO freezes funds for LGBTQ+, multicultural, other student groups after audit Amie Just: Ahead of milestone birthday, local sports figures give advice on turning 30 As Nebraska's Democratic Party shrinks, some former party officials call for change Yet, he now says I am being petty, and making too big a deal of this and he even said that now he refuses to watch again. Can you help me figure out what is going on here? — Tuned Out Dear Tuned Out: Many couples have found themselves in clashes worthy of a “Grey’s Anatomy” subplot because of what I call “streaming cheating.” That’s where, as happened to you, one person sneaks ahead in the queue without the other person. It’s an epidemic. And it’s, partially, because these streaming services are set up with the express purpose of tempting us to keep watching. Your husband should have stuck to the agreement you made, yes, but we’re all at the mercy of the algorithm sometimes. For the sake of your young marriage, chalk this up to a modern hiccup, rather than a sign of deeper trust issues. And have a conversation where you and your husband can clear the air, so that plans you make for future activities don’t keep dredging this up. Dear Eric: My brother-in-law lives in another state, and we only see him once a year. He likes to cook and puts a lot of time and effort into preparing good meals for us. The problem is that I cannot eat as much as he thinks I should. My husband and I eat two meals a day. His brother fixes three big meals a day for us. I am a small person and simply cannot eat all that food, so I take small portions of everything. And he complains constantly about how little I eat and I must not be eating more because I don’t like the food. The food is usually good, and I always tell him that. Because of this continual harassment, I hate going there. The last time we were there, he got so mad that I didn’t eat more food that he raised his voice to criticize me. I told my husband that I would never go back, but his brother is his only living close relative and he thinks I should just forget about what happened. I know if I go back, he’ll do the same thing, because he’s been doing it for 10 years. My husband has never stood up to him because he doesn’t want to jeopardize their relationship. — Fed Up Dear Fed Up: Put your foot down and put your fork down. Your brother-in-law’s hospitality is a fine gesture that gets completely ruined by his caustic behavior. How is anyone supposed to enjoy their meal with someone yelling at them? Be clear with your husband that this is behavior you can’t abide. If he’s adamant about going back, he can talk to his brother about the awful reactions.
ROUND ROCK, Texas , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.445 per common share, which will be payable on Jan. 31 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 22 . Dell increased its annual cash dividend by 20% to $1.78 per common share following board approval in February of this year. About Dell Technologies Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era. Copyright © 2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC and Dell EMC are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dell-technologies-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend-302321731.html SOURCE Dell TechnologiesRotarians receive life-saving lesson from community first responders
As the vaccine is administered, a stinging sensation radiates from the injection site, causing the baby to wince or let out a cry of discomfort. The physical pain, though fleeting, registers in the baby's sensitive nerves, triggering a primal response to the intrusion of their body. The sensation of pain serves as a harsh reminder of the vulnerability of the baby's flesh, evoking a raw and instinctual reaction.The main opposition party has strongly voiced their dissent against the statement that "The new government will begin working immediately after its formation." The opposition party, led by seasoned politician Linda Waters, has raised concerns about the readiness and capacity of the new government to effectively govern from day one.
On the other hand, PSG, boasting a star-studded lineup including the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, will be aiming to continue their impressive run in the Champions League. With Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, PSG will be looking to showcase their attacking prowess and exploit any weaknesses in Real Madrid's defense. This matchup between two European heavyweights promises to be a blockbuster affair with both teams gunning for victory.The border agency chief said she learned from media that her officers are frustrated about not being able to react when they notice individuals crossing the border illegally near a port of entry due to a jurisdictional issue. “That has never been raised to my attention,” Erin O'Gorman, president of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), said while appearing before the House of Commons public safety committee on Dec. 3. O'Gorman told Conservative MP Raquel Dancho she had learned this information from reading the news. “It seems that there is frustration with our border officers that they literally are seeing someone go just right out of their jurisdiction and they can’t apprehend them,” said Dancho after reading Weber’s quote to O'Gorman. O'Gorman said she would be “happy to undertake the work” to address the legislative constraints on CBSA’s mandate while adding the issue ultimately resides with Parliament. CBSA and the RCMP currently split responsibilities for border security. The border agency is responsible for ports of entry whereas the Mounties cover the border in between ports of entry. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told the committee he’s taken note of the border union president’s comments and he has discussed the issue with RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme. “We haven’t made any decisions in that regard, but are open to considering that as well,” LeBlanc said. Border security concerns have jumped to the top of politicians’ priority list in the last week, following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs. Trump said on Nov. 25 he would impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico if they don’t address illegal immigration and drug smuggling. LeBlanc said Trudeau also raised the issue of illegal firearms as well as cocaine and methamphetamine from the United States being smuggled into Canada. “I think we wanted to impress upon the Americans that not only did we share their concerns, we had our own as well,” he said. Putting more boots on the ground to bolster security is more complicated due to human resources issues and competing priorities. LeBlanc did not provide the committee with a specific human resources plan for the border regarding CBSA and RCMP effectives. “There will be additional resources, human and equipment, we’ve said that consistently,” he said, adding that the specific announcement will come before Trump takes office on Jan. 20. “We are finalizing that as a government now, based on the advice that we receive” from the RCMP and CBSA, said LeBlanc. The RCMP previously said it has a contingency plan to deal with an increased flow of migrants seeking to leave the United States to avoid Trump’s promised “mass deportation”; however, the strategy to prevent the flow going the other way has not been fleshed out. Even with more resources on the ground near the border, there isn’t much the RCMP can do within the scope of the law to stop people from crossing into the United States. Duheme remarked that an offence is only committed when the individual crosses the border. “It’s more important than ever to have the right technology and the right partnership south of the border,” he said.
In conclusion, the midday trading session saw the Shanghai Composite Index experience a notable decline after an initial surge, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty and volatility in the market. With total turnover exceeding 1.5 trillion yuan, the stock market in China remains a focal point for investors both domestically and globally. As the trading day progresses, all eyes will be on how the market closes and what implications it may have for future trading sessions.1. Use a cover: Always wrap your hot water bottle in a soft cover or towel to act as a barrier between the bottle and your skin. This will help regulate the temperature and reduce the risk of direct contact burns.
The Bank of Japan's decision to deviate from its usual communication practices and engage in a public forum to address interest rate expectations reflects the increasing attention and scrutiny placed on central banks in today's complex and interconnected global financial system. The significance of the BOJ's upcoming speech and press conference cannot be understated, as it has the potential to shape market sentiment and influence investor behavior in the weeks and months ahead.In conclusion, the request for the former defense minister's arrest marks a significant turning point in the fight against corruption and unethical behavior in South Korea. It is a clear signal that no one is above the law and that those who betray the public trust will be held accountable for their actions. Only by upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity can South Korea build a more just and equitable society for all its citizens.
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