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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Kuwait City Saudi Arabia’s French coach Herve Renard has told his under-performing superstars that it it’s “time to wake up” and labelled his side as “average” after losing their opening 26th Arabian Gulf Cup match to Bahrain on Saturday. Renard has recently returned to the post after a disappointing run of World Cup qualifying results, and the latest 3-2 defeat brought more criticism to the players, with some believing they are more concerned with their club than country. The experienced tactician accepted responsibility following Saturday’s defeat, and conceded that he has a lot of work to do if Saudi are to qualify for the semi-finals, starting with tomorrow’s night’s match with Yemen at the Jaber Al Mubarak International Stadium. “The first round has three games, and the most important is to be in the first or second position in the group, at the end of them,” said Renard, who also addressed the club v country claim. “In the national team you are not playing with eight foreign players like at the club. You are playing for Saudi Arabia, the country, and since a few months we are not ourselves. It is time to wake up. Time to look at the mirror. “Maybe we are thinking we are very beautiful and very fantastic players but we are not currently. We are only an average team. So, all of us, we have to look at the situation and to do what we have to do. Starting with defending very well is most important.” The Saudi Arabia fans are again expected to travel in large numbers to Kuwait for the second match, despite the criticism at home about recent performances, and Renard had a strong message for them. “We must never give up,” he said. “We are still two games to reach the semi-final. This is our goal and we’ll think about the World Cup qualifiers later. At the moment we still have two chances and I can understand the disappointment from fans. It is normal when you lose. But they need to know I am doing my best to put this team in the right way. Not easy but this is football. “We are not at the level that people are expecting and I have confidence in the players to change things. “In 2019, we lost the first game and reached the final so football is like this. Not one team here is above everybody. We still have the chance to win this. Football can change quickly.” Wednesday’s match is the first of two of the night, and kicks off at 5.25pm, with the second clash being between Bahrain and Iraq kicking at 8.30pm. Copy 25/12/2024 10Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) & DeFi Technologies (OTC:DEFTF) Financial AnalysisAnge Postecoglou relishing Tottenham’s key run of fixtures before ChristmasPresident Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace, discussing what the incoming American president had termed a world that was a "little crazy". Hours after their meeting, the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million military assistance package for Ukraine. The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement. Zelensky's meeting with Trump just before the three men headed to Notre Dame for the re-opening ceremony of the great Paris cathedral was his first face-to-face encounter with tycoon-turned-politician since his election victory. The meeting was of huge importance to Zelensky, given fears in Kyiv that Trump, who once boasted he could end Russia's war on Ukraine in 24 hours, may urge Ukraine to make concessions to Moscow. It also offered a unique chance for Macron to gain insights into how a second Trump presidency will look when he takes office in January. The trip to Paris is Trump's first international visit since his November 5 election win. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. Trump has scoffed at the billions of dollars in US military assistance to Ukraine and has spoken of forcing a quick settlement. But Zelensky also thanked Trump for his "unwavering resolve" describing the talks as "good and productive". Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands several times on the steps of the French presidential palace, with Trump given a full guard of honour despite not yet being in office. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the talks with Macron. Despite tensions between the two men during his first term, Trump hailed his ties with the centrist French leader, saying: "We had a great relationship as everyone knows. We accomplished a lot." Macron told Trump it was "a great honour for French people to welcome you" for the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame, which was devastated by a blaze in 2019 during Trump's first term. "You were president at that time and I remember the solidarity and the immediate reaction," Macron added, speaking in English. When he first took office in 2017, Trump's ties with Macron -- then also a fresh face on the world stage -- began warmly despite their obvious political differences. Their long and muscular handshakes -- which saw each man seek to assert his superiority -- became a light-hearted focus of attention before ties cooled, then soured, following disputes about climate change, trade and defence. Trump earlier wrote on his Truth Social platform that the United States should "not get involved" in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. The Republican's return to power has rung alarms in Paris and many European capitals after his promises on the campaign trail to force an end to fighting in Ukraine and levy tariffs on trading partners. In his own reaction to the discussions, Macron wrote on social media: "Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security." European allies have largely enjoyed a close working relationship with Biden on the crisis in the Middle East, but Trump is likely to distance himself and ally the United States even more closely with Israel. In a sign of the importance of Trump's one-day trip to Paris, he was accompanied by his pick for White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, as well as his Near East and Middle East advisors, Steve Witkoff and Massad Boulos, according to a guest list issued by the Elysee Palace. Tesla tycoon and Trump advisor Elon Musk, who was also on the line during a phone call between the incoming president and Zelensky last month, also flew into the French capital was present at the Notre Dame ceremony. sjw/adp/jj

The first half of the SEC Championship proved a rather dour affair, filled with lots of huffing and puffing but little quality in the most important areas of the field. Neither Texas nor Georgia found the end zone in the opening 30 minutes of Saturday's contest, although the Longhorns looked far more efficient with the ball in their possession. Nevertheless, Steve Sarkisian's side limped to just six points despite collecting 200 more yards than the Bulldogs did. One reason why? Penalties. The Longhorns were whistled for eight infractions in the first half, losing a combined 80 yards worth of territory. Georgia, on the other hand, only received two infractions in the same frame. MORE TEXAS-GEORGIA: Live updates from Longhorns-Bulldogs | Who is Matthew Golden? Sarkisian was less than pleased with the disparity in infractions recognized by the officiating crew. In a halftime interview with ESPN's Laura Rutledge, he snapped, firing off a short and snappy response perfectly encapsulating his thoughts on the matter. Here's what you need to know. Steve Sarkisian halftime interview video Steve Sarkisian doesn't seem happy with the officiating 😅 pic.twitter.com/BzUJjxPp7d Sarkisian very well could have set the record for world's quickest interview, serving up 13 words to sum up his dismay with the officiating crew in the first half. "Well, hopefully they call them for a holding one of these times, too," Sarkisian quipped. The Longhorns saw two positive plays knocked off due to offensive holding. Georgia, on the other hand, got off scot-free, only incurring penalties on an unnecessary roughness call and a delay of game. Subjectivity is the name of the game when determining holding calls. It seems luck was not on Texas' side to start the contest. Only time will tell if the refereeing crew evens things up as the game goes on.Lazar Ristovski left UDUS and told his colleagues: What you are doing is anger - it will not bring any good

Aaron Rodgers insists there's nothing uncertain about his status for the New York Jets' game Sunday at Buffalo. “There's no way I'm not playing,” the quarterback said during a video call Tuesday. Rodgers acknowledged he has “a little MCL” issue in a knee, but added: “I've had a lot worse. I lucked out. I avoided major stretchage of the MCL.” Rodgers was hurt in the Jets’ 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday but remained in the game. “I’m gonna play,” Rodgers said of the game against the Bills. “It feels pretty good.” Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu’s promising first season is over, though, as the first-round pick was placed on injured reserve with an injury to the plantar fascia in his left foot. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier Tuesday that it was “just too early to tell” what Rodgers' availability might be, but he was optimistic about the 41-year-old quarterback's chances. “If I’m a betting man," Ulbrich said, “I’m betting on Aaron Rodgers to play.” Rodgers said he didn't need an MRI on the knee, the latest ailment in what has been an injury-filled season. He earlier dealt with knee, hamstring and ankle issues that hindered his play at times. One of the four-time MVP's goals entering the season was playing in all 17 games after being limited to four snaps in his debut last year because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I definitely felt like at midseason that was going to be difficult,” Rodgers said of playing in every game. “But right now, it looks like, for sure, 16. And hopefully get through this one and get to 17.” The Jets held a walkthrough Tuesday and their next full practice is Thursday, giving Rodgers some extra time to recover. Rodgers has 24 touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season, and he's one TD throw from becoming the fifth player in NFL history with 500 for his career in the regular season. While his plans for the final two games appear clear, his playing future beyond this season is uncertain. Rodgers has another year left on his deal with the Jets, but the team is looking for a new general manager and head coach. Whether the quarterback will be part of the new regime's plans will be a major storyline this offseason. During an appearance Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers suggested he could be released the day after the regular season ends. He said there's also a chance he could be retained but acknowledged he's going to take some time to decide if he even wants to play in a 21st NFL season. “I think anything is truly possible,” Rodgers said Tuesday of potentially being released. "Whether it happens or not, I’m sure that there will be decisions that, I don’t think there will be surprises where there’s like, ‘Oh, I don’t know what we want to do with certain people.’ I think there’s going to be some decisions that want to be made the day after the season or a couple days after the season, so I don’t know. I’m just not naive. “There’s not zero percent in my mind. I don’t think it’s a high percentage. I think there’s probably a conversation to be had, but I’m just not naive to that being a zero percent chance. I think it’s more than a zero percent chance and less than a certainty, so somewhere in the middle.” Rodgers said he hasn't spoken recently to owner Woody Johnson and doesn't necessarily think the lack of any indication of whether he's wanted back means he won't be. “I would be surprised if there was a conversation now because there’s so many uncertainties,” he said. “There’s a GM that has to get hired, I would assume first, and then he’s going to be part of hiring the head coach, so I have to be in the plans of multiple people, starting with the ownership and then the GM and then the head coach." Rodgers added that if he's told the Jets want him back, it would mean they see him as an important part of trying to change the culture of a team that hasn't made the postseason in 14 years. “That’d be special to hear that,” he said, “but if they don’t, again, no offense at all will be taken.” Fashanu had a solid first NFL season after being the 11th overall draft pick in April out of Penn State. He began the year as veteran Tyron Smith's backup before filling in at right tackle for two games when Morgan Moses was injured. Fashanu, who played only left tackle in college, also stepped in at right guard for an injured Alijah Vera-Tucker against Houston. When Smith was lost for the season with a neck injury last month, Fashanu took over as the starter and excelled in five starts. He was hurt midway through the fourth quarter against the Rams and was seen on crutches in the locker room after the game. Ulbrich said he believed Fashanu would need surgery, but the team later clarified that a procedure won't be required. “It's unfortunate,” Ulbrich said. “He's having a great rookie season. But at the same time, these injuries sometimes give you an opportunity to step back and really start absorbing some of the information as you were kind of thrown into the fire. He'll use it as an opportunity to grow, I know that.” The Jets signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad and he'll compete with Anders Carlson for the job this week. Ulbrich said Greg Zuerlein, on IR since late October with a knee injury, also could be in the mix. Carlson, the fourth kicker used by the Jets this season, missed an extra point and a 49-yard field goal try late in the fourth quarter against the Rams. He is 8 of 10 on field goal tries and 9 for 11 on extra points in five games with New York. “We'll see how it goes and we'll put the best guy out there,” Ulbrich said. 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Review: It’s alright, Ma — Dylan biopic works better than many fearedB. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new position in shares of Standex International Co. ( NYSE:SXI – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 8,150 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,490,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Standex International by 292.6% during the second quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 5,233 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $843,000 after buying an additional 3,900 shares during the period. Boston Partners purchased a new position in Standex International during the 1st quarter valued at about $691,000. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Standex International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $743,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Standex International by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 98,671 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $15,901,000 after purchasing an additional 4,768 shares during the period. Finally, Millennium Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Standex International during the second quarter valued at approximately $4,299,000. 90.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts recently commented on SXI shares. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Standex International from $203.00 to $211.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 5th. Benchmark upped their price objective on Standex International from $210.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Standex International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 14th. Finally, Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $220.00 price objective on shares of Standex International in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Standex International Stock Performance Shares of Standex International stock opened at $204.55 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.83, a current ratio of 3.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. Standex International Co. has a 52 week low of $131.96 and a 52 week high of $211.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.53, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $185.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $175.77. Standex International ( NYSE:SXI – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.66 by $0.05. Standex International had a return on equity of 13.18% and a net margin of 10.26%. The business had revenue of $170.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $178.94 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.74 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Standex International Co. will post 7.84 EPS for the current year. Standex International Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 8th were paid a $0.32 dividend. This is an increase from Standex International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 8th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.63%. Standex International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 20.98%. Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CFO Ademir Sarcevic sold 1,600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.81, for a total transaction of $319,696.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 18,086 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,613,763.66. This represents a 8.13 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . Also, Director Thomas J. Hansen sold 1,661 shares of Standex International stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.41, for a total value of $349,491.01. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 11,431 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,405,196.71. This represents a 12.69 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 7,061 shares of company stock valued at $1,359,419 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 2.10% of the company’s stock. About Standex International ( Free Report ) Standex International Corporation, together with subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of various products and services for commercial and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through five segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SXI? 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The forward has arguably been the best player in the Premier League this season, and though his team's match away against Everton was postponed on Saturday afternoon , Liverpool will still end the weekend in first place . Despite Arne Slot enjoying a fantastic start to life as boss at Anfield, he has been plagued by questions regarding the future of stars Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Salah, who are all out of contract at the end of the season. The Egyptian has vocally expressed his desire to stay on Merseyside, though the 32-year-old has been labelled "selfish" by the likes of Jamie Carragher for supposedly deliberately seeking out reporters. However, TheMirror report that the club's hierarchy have reached an agreement with the Egyptian, with a new two-year contract set to be signed. © Imago Salah has enjoyed a remarkable 2024-25 campaign so far, with the forward producing 13 goals and registering eight assists in the top flight. The attacker scored twice and assisted once against Newcastle United on Wednesday , and has also netted against Manchester City and Arsenal, proving that he can still impact games on the biggest occasions. Losing Salah would be unconscionable to many fans, especially considering he has been directly responsible for 75% of the team's 28 goals in the Premier League. In fact, Luis Diaz , Cody Gakpo , Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have only managed to produce 17 goals and assists between them in the league, four fewer than Salah has produced on his own. The Egyptian has shown no sign of decline as he has aged, and while his output will inevitably be impacted by the passage of time, it would be wise of Liverpool to make the most of Salah while he is still producing at such an incredible rate. © Imago Salah's contract was seen by some as being a particularly complicated deal to pull off, especially give the riches that would undoubtedly be on offer to him from the Saudi Pro League. However, should Liverpool manage to sign their talisman to an extension, then it would likely bode well for Van Dijk, who has also performed exceptionally this season. There have been similar reservations from the Reds hierarchy about handing out a contract extension to the 33-year-old centre-back due to his age, but there have been rumours that the captain has already been offered a new deal. Trent's extension would seem the most straightforward considering he is a boyhood Liverpool fan and is only 26 years old, but there have been persistent links with the likes of Real Madrid. Regardless, Reds fans will hope that Salah can lead Liverpool's title charge this season and be at the forefront of Slot's era on Merseyside.Jones scores 20 in Cent. Conn. St.'s 69-56 win against Holy CrossThe report, titled “Opportunities for Shipping to Enable Cross-border CCUS Initiatives”, found that shipping CO2 will be especially important in Asia Pacific (APAC) due to the vast oceans and seas that separate emitters and sequestration sites, when compared to Europe. To address this, several APAC governments, including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, are pursuing cross-border partnerships and initiatives to support cross-border CO2 transportation and sequestration. The study estimated that approximately 100 million tons per annum (MtPA) of CO2 captured using carbon capture technologies is expected to be transported across national borders in APAC by 2050. Transporting this annual tonnage would require between 85 to 150 liquefied CO2 carriers of 50 kt capacity where the total investments needed for these vessels by 2050 could reach up to USD 25 billion. Creating a market of this scale will necessitate concerted efforts from both the public and the private sector, including economic incentives, long-term contracts for midstream players, and greater clarity on key standards. Shipping CO2 is more economical over long distances compared to pipeline transport Engaging approximately 60 individuals from 17 industry stakeholder organisations in group workshops and interviews, the study explored scenarios where shipping could play a role in CO2 transport. The study found that shipping becomes economically advantageous compared with pipeline transport of the same amount of CO2 at longer distances. A threshold distance of 500 km was identified to be economically viable for transporting 5 MtPA CO2 transport via shipping. The emerging cross-border CCUS hubs and routes that are aligned with this criteria for CO2 shipping include the Northern Lights project, which spans 500 to 1,000 km; intra-Southeast Asia routes ranging from 450 to 970 km; and the longest routes, Northeast Asia to Australia, which extends from 6,000 to 11,000 km. Several financial and regulatory gaps also need to be addressed before cross-border CCUS materialises. The investment required to scale up cross-border CCUS, including shipbuilding, port and terminal infrastructure development, is substantial. The end-to-end levelised cost of cross-border CCUS with shipping ranges from USD 141-174 per ton of CO2 for Southeast Asia routes to USD 167-287 per ton of CO2 for Northeast Asia-Australia routes. Capture and shipping costs constitute 60-80% of the estimated total expenses. A significant gap exists between levelised cross-border CCUS costs and domestic carbon pricing in APAC. Current carbon taxes and emissions trading system prices range from USD 2 to 18 per ton of CO2, representing approximately a ten-fold gap with the range of levelised CCUS costs in this region. Without additional financial support, the economics of cross-border CCUS could impede its development. Nascent regulations could also hinder the development of cross-border CCUS in the region. Countries need to establish domestic regulations governing carbon accounting and verification methodologies for CCUS, as well as permitting procedures for cross-border CCUS projects. Additionally, bilateral and multilateral frameworks are required to clarify jurisdictional authority for cross-border projects and allocate commercial and operational liabilities for CO2 leaks during transport across the value chain. Establishing these regulations and frameworks can provide greater certainty for project developers, mitigating policy risks and supporting CCUS projects and offtake agreements. To stimulate cross-border CCUS investment, stakeholders need clear technical specifications for CO2 pressure, temperature, and purity, as these have significant cost, operational, and safety implications. While shipping CO2 under low pressure may offer economic benefits, such as increased vessel capacity and lower capital expenditure, it is operationally disadvantaged because storing CO2 at such conditions, which are closer to the triple point will increase the risk of dry ice formation. Impurities in CO2 may also have implications on infrastructure buildout. The purification process to remove impurities can be costly, presenting a trade-off for companies who must decide between the cost of purification and the risk of accommodating impurities impacting the infrastructure system. CO2 purity specifications and responsibility for purification need to be aligned within a project’s value chain from capture to sequestration, to provide clarity and interoperability among participants along the value chain. In APAC, the prevalence of sizeable emitters (defined as > 1 MtPA CO2 emitted) reduces the need to aggregate captured CO2 from different emitters. This opens the possibility of relaxing impurity thresholds compared to open-source models, which are more prevalent in Europe, that need to maintain more stringent CO2 purity specifications to accommodate the aggregation of captured CO2 from a diverse set of emitters. The study identified three components that governments and private sector players must provide to activate the shipping industry for cross-border CCUS. Direct economic support: Governments can extend economic assistance to midstream players, such as shipping and port providers, through financial incentives and new business models. These measures can reduce upfront capital expenditure and overall project costs, making cross-border CO2 shipping more viable. Long-term contracts and minimum volume guarantees: Emitters need to provide long-term contracts to shipping and terminal providers – ideally 10 years or more – and commit to transporting a minimum volume of CO2. This will give value chain participants greater certainty for planning and obtaining necessary financing for investments in vessels and terminal capacity. Clarity on standards and specifications for shipping: Shipping providers need clear regulations and guidelines on the standards governing tolerance limits for impurities in CO2 cargo, operating pressures, and temperatures along the value chain. Early alignment on specifications will enable midstream players to develop interoperable infrastructure. The success of CCUS hinges on the simultaneous development of all parts of its value chain, including midstream activities like shipping and intermediate storage. By collaborating and addressing the challenges identified in this study, both public and private stakeholders can successfully develop the full CCUS value chain, unlocking the decarbonisation opportunities offered by this solution. Professor Lynn Loo, CEO, GCMD said: “Our study shows that APAC has the potential to lead in CO2 shipping. In APAC, emitters and sinks are often separated by large bodies of water over vast distances, unlike Northern Europe where CCUS facilities are more geographically concentrated. This makes shipping a more attractive mode of CO2 transport in APAC, underscoring the importance of building up a shipping ecosystem. This effort entails constructing CO2 carriers, developing port-side infrastructure, establishing standards and guidelines for transporting and offloading CO2, and upskilling crew with requisite training. In this context, our earlier study that examined the challenges and opportunities for offloading CO2 provides complementary insights applicable to the downstream stage of the value chain. It’s by piecing all the different parts of the value chain that we can collectively enable cross-border CCUS activities.” Carl Clayton, Partner & Associate Director, Global Co-Lead for BCG’s CCUS Topic said: “The unique distribution of large emitters and sequestration sites across APAC offers significant opportunities for CO2 shipping and cross-border CCUS. Northeast Asian emitting countries have a chance to drive technological innovation and strengthen their leadership in commodity shipping, while Southeast Asia and Australia can utilise their vast depleted oil and gas and other storage assets, to foster green economy growth and international collaboration. Government support will be essential in the short term to ensure economic viability and to address cross value chain risks. Additionally, the industry must align on technical specifications, including CO2 pressure, temperature, and purity specifications, to enable seamless operations and infrastructure interoperability.” To access the full study findings, please download the report . Source: Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tariq Francis had 23 points in NJIT's 69-64 win over Navy on Saturday. Francis shot 9 for 26 (1 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (2-9). Sebastian Robinson added 19 points while shooting 9 of 16 from the field while they also had five rebounds. Tim Moore Jr. went 4 of 6 from the field (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points. The Midshipmen (3-7) were led in scoring by Donovan Draper, who finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Austin Benigni added 18 points and five assists for Navy. Aidan Kehoe also put up 10 points and seven rebounds. NJIT went into the half tied with Navy 33-33. Moore scored 10 points in the half. Francis' 17-point second half helped NJIT close out the five-point victory. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .CIBC Asset Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Plexus Corp. ( NASDAQ:PLXS – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 1,853 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $253,000. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd purchased a new stake in Plexus in the first quarter valued at approximately $515,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Plexus by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,515,866 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $333,374,000 after acquiring an additional 74,988 shares during the period. Comerica Bank grew its position in shares of Plexus by 22.5% in the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 81,817 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $7,758,000 after purchasing an additional 15,046 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Plexus by 269.9% during the 2nd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 7,268 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $750,000 after purchasing an additional 5,303 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its stake in Plexus by 68.4% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 66,261 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $6,281,000 after acquiring an additional 26,904 shares in the last quarter. 94.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Plexus Stock Up 1.5 % Shares of NASDAQ:PLXS opened at $162.01 on Friday. Plexus Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $90.18 and a fifty-two week high of $169.41. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $142.29 and its 200-day simple moving average is $123.67. The company has a market cap of $4.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.14 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. Insider Buying and Selling at Plexus In other Plexus news, Director Karen Marie Rapp sold 500 shares of Plexus stock in a transaction on Friday, August 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $128.02, for a total value of $64,010.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 9,586 shares in the company, valued at $1,227,199.72. This trade represents a 4.96 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, CAO Angelo Michael Ninivaggi, Jr. sold 3,113 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $144.19, for a total value of $448,863.47. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer now owns 35,323 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,093,223.37. This represents a 8.10 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 34,091 shares of company stock valued at $5,334,885 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 2.39% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. StockNews.com raised shares of Plexus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on shares of Plexus from $144.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. KeyCorp initiated coverage on shares of Plexus in a research note on Tuesday, October 22nd. They set a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Finally, Benchmark upped their price objective on Plexus from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 28th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.50. Read Our Latest Research Report on PLXS Plexus Company Profile ( Free Report ) Plexus Corp. provides electronic manufacturing services in the United States and internationally. It offers design, develop, supply chain, new product introduction, and manufacturing solutions, as well as sustaining services to companies in the healthcare/life sciences, industrial/commercial, aerospace/defense, and communications market sectors. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PLXS? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Plexus Corp. ( NASDAQ:PLXS – Free Report ). 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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital , the country's online media association said. A police officer was also killed in the attack. Street gangs forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year and authorities had pledged to reopen the facility in Haiti's capital on Christmas Eve. But as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. It was the latest violence in Haiti, crippled by an unprecedented crisis that has seen coordinated gang attacks on prisons, police stations and the main international airport. Robest Dimanche, a spokesman for the Online Media Collective, identified the killed journalists as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Dimanche said an unspecified number of reporters were also been in the attack, which he blamed on the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs. The Haitian Association of Journalists confirmed two reporters and a police officer were killed, and seven reporters were wounded in what it called “a macabre scene comparable to terrorism, pure and simple.” Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the attack. He did not specify the casualty numbers or provide a breakdown. “I send my sympathies to the people who were victims, the national police and the journalists,” Voltaire said. Later, the government put out a statement saying it is “responding firmly to the attack." "This heinous act, which targets an institution dedicated to health and life, constitutes an unacceptable attack on the very foundations of our society," it said. Related: Earlier, a video posted online by the reporters trapped inside the hospital shows what appeared to be two lifeless bodies of men on stretchers, their clothes bloodied. One of the men had a lanyard with a press credential around his neck. Radio Télé Métronome initially reported that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police and officials did not immediately respond to calls for information on the attack. Another video posted online, which also could not be immediately verified, showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Port-au-Prince and have also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Johnson “Izo” André, considered Haiti’s most powerful gang leader and part of the Viv Ansanm group of gangs, which that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince , posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Haiti has seen journalists targeted before. In 2023, two local journalists were killed in the space of a couple of weeks — radio reporter Dumesky Kersaint was fatally shot in mid-April that year, while journalist Ricot Jean was found dead later that month. In July, former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Gang attacks have pushed Haiti’s health system to the brink of collapse with looting, setting fires, and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The violence has created a surge in patients and a shortage of resources to treat them. Haiti’s health care system faces additional challenges during the rainy season, which is likely to increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera, with over 84,000 suspected cases in the country, according to UNICEF. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Dylan Hernández: MLS deal with Apple TV could be hurting league's efforts to grow its fan base

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Ross Barkley’s 85th-minute goal gave them victory in Germany after goals from John McGinn and Jhon Duran early in each half were cancelled out by Lois Openda and Christoph Baumgartner. That sent them up to third in the new league phase of the competition ahead of Wednesday’s games and with matches against Monaco and Celtic to come, Villa have an excellent chance of finishing in the top eight. Job done... in the end 😅 #RBLAVL #UCL pic.twitter.com/PRD1Hi1Q3A — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 10, 2024 That would mean they would avoid a play-off round to make it through to the last 16 and Emery says that is the target. “Today was key. Juventus at home, we were thinking more to win but in the end we accepted the draw because it was important for a point to be more or less in the top 24,” he told Amazon Prime. “Today was a match we were thinking at the beginning was key to be a contender to be in the top eight with the last two matches to be played. “It is going to be difficult and we have to get some more points but we now have the possibility to achieve this option. “We are going to enjoy and try to get top eight but we have to be happy because we are in the top 24 and maybe even the top 16. “We weren’t contenders in the beginning to get there but now we have to accept it.” Leipzig, who are flying high near the top of the Bundesliga, are out after losing all six matches. They did pose a threat to Villa, who inflicted some of their own problems on themselves, notably a rare gaffe from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for Openda’s equaliser. But Emery was happy with his side’s performance. “I try to enjoy and always we want to improve and sometimes it is hard but today the team were performing well, playing seriously and I was enjoying it,” he added. “We tried to overcome the mistakes we made and we did. More or less we were playing consistently. One mistake and they score but then we played very well. “Champions League is very difficult and we have to expect that every team playing at home are feeling strong. We played with consistency and domination.”

Python continues to dominate the programming world, having a considerable market share of 28%. Its simplicity, flexibility, and powerful capabilities make it no wonder that Python has become the go-to language for developers across the globe. From building complex web applications to creating scalable APIs, Python's frameworks have made it easier than ever to build robust systems in less time. In 2025, lightweight Python frameworks would be just the start and how developers would approach application development would be much lighter, and streamlined for less functionality. A Python framework is a base for software development, offering pre-built components and tools that make it easier to create applications. Developers do not need to begin from scratch. They can use these frameworks to manage common tasks like database management, routing, and authentication. This does not only speed up the development process but also guarantees consistency, security, and scalability. Using frameworks reduces code errors, and redundant coding, and increases overall efficiency, which are essential in today's fast-paced development environment. Time-Consumption: Frameworks hasten development as they handle repetitive tasks and give developers more space to focus on the integral components. Organized Structure: They enhance code organization and manageability making it easier for teams and teams to collaborate and maintain it. Enhanced Security: Good frameworks come with basic security features that protect the most common vulnerabilities. Community Support: Open-source Python frameworks have big communities that provide access to resources, troubleshooting, and best practices. The Best Lightweight Python Frameworks for 2025 Lightweight frameworks are the best for those who want a minimalist approach in the ever-changing Python ecosystem. They are best suited for developers who want to create simple, fast, and efficient applications without bloat. Here are some of the most popular lightweight Python frameworks to watch in 2025: Flask is one of the most popular microframeworks in the Python world. It is really simple and also has the flexibility to build web applications with very minimal overhead on it. It has the bare essentials but lets developers make it ideal for small-scale applications or API development or when total control over components is necessary. Minimalistic: Offers only the bare essentials, leaving everything else up to the developer. Flexible: It plays well with other libraries and tools. Extensible: There are a lot of community-built extensions that can add new functionality as needed. Flask is one of the best choices for web developers when the project requires flexibility and scalability. FastAPI is another star in the Python landscape. This is built with performance as its primary focus to build APIs efficiently. It utilizes Python-type hints to offer automatic data validation. 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Bottle is a perfect option for developing lightweight web apps that do not rely heavily on lots of external dependencies. CherryPy is a minimalist Python framework that allows building web applications as simple as possible. It is fast and efficient, with a clean and easy-to-understand API. It is, therefore, ideal for developers looking for no-frills, straightforward approaches to building web applications. Simple API: The product is built to be as simple and easy to use as possible. Fast: Known for its speed, it is efficient in its handling of requests. Extensible: This can be extended with the use of plugins for even more functionalities. CherryPy is ideal for developers who are looking forward to the execution of programs without as much complexity as possible with their projects. Starlette is a light ASGI web application building framework. In the performance aspects, this can serve very well for high-performance applications. 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Each of these frameworks offers a different option that caters to a wide range of development requirements. These frameworks help developers in their workflow, creating high-quality applications, and increasing productivity. Python still attracts many modern-day developers in its simplicity with a powerful toolset that assures continued popularity and growth into the future. For a small-scale project, both Bottle and Flask are easy to use. Dash for data-centric applications, FastAPI for API, and CherryPy for varied applications as a middle ground between speed and simplicity. Lightweight Python frameworks make an excellent base for the building of robust applications in 2025. The right choice can save time and improve performance while creating innovative solutions to answer modern demands.Maresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. Last night at Enzo’s 🏡 💙 pic.twitter.com/dqP8BFsDn3 — Leicester City (@LCFC) April 27, 2024 “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.