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Fugitive Criminals May Face Up To Two More Years In Jail Under New Bill
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Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing in England and Wales could face an additional two years in prison, under a new bill to be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday. Additional powers for judges to punish offenders absent from sentencing will mean offenders cannot “opt out” of justice, victims’ families have said. “It is not…
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Sk Group Chair Apologizes For Telecom Data Breach
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On May 7, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won issued an apology regarding a recent cyberattack on SK Telecom that resulted in the theft of customer USIM information. This was his initial public statement about the incident, which took place 19 days prior. “I genuinely extend my apologies to all those who faced inconveniences because…
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Dollar Inches Up Against Dong – International Edition (English)
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On Thursday morning, the U.S. dollar saw a slight increase against the Vietnamese dong but declined when compared to most significant currencies. Vietcombank sold its dollars at a rate of VND26,150, which was 0.07% higher than before. The State Bank of Vietnam reduced its reference rate by 0.01% to VND24,927. In the underground market,…
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Catl Paves The Way For Mainland Firms To Tap Hong Kong’S Share Sales Market
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According to exchange data, 30 A-share companies have sought permission to list in Hong Kong this year, which exceeds the 16 applications from last year. Chinese mainland companies are increasingly turning to Hong Kong for fresh equity listings, spurred by favorable valuations, robust liquidity, and supportive regulatory measures. Contemporary Amperex Technology is set to…
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Un: $43 Billion Needed Annually To Meet 2030 Global Goals
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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A financing roadmap drawn by the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other United Nations (UN) agencies in Ghana shows the\xa0 need to raise about US$522billion in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Nevertheless, if we exclude the government’s annual revenue allocation from the…
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Anglogold And Gold Fields Halt Merger Talks, Focus On Independent Growth
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AngloGold Ashanti Plc and Gold Fields Ltd. have halted discussions regarding a potential joint venture aimed at combining their adjacent Iduapriem and Tarkwa gold mines in Ghana. Instead, they will concentrate on enhancing the performance of their respective operations. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the two leading mining companies declared their choice after over…
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China’S Energy Firms See Gains As Europe Faces Blackout, Analysts Contend
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China is a key supplier of energy storage and grid-forming technologies essential for averting significant power failures. Last week’s extensive blackouts in Spain, Portugal, and certain areas of southern France may serve as a pivotal moment for European energy policies. As governments realize the critical necessity to enhance grid infrastructure due to the increasing…
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Health Ministry Debunks Oyakhilome’S Salt Consumption Claims
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians against excessive consumption of salt after a widely circulated video where Pastor Chris Oyakhilome promoted higher salt intake. Oyakhilome, who serves as both the president and founder of Loveworld Incorporated (Christ Embassy), asserted in the video that African people are being deliberately prevented…
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The Hidden Toll Of Menopause On Women’S Mental Health
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Ms. Bolanle is a 53-year-old businesswoman who has recently grown more temperamental and short-tempered. One moment she might seem cheerful, but without warning, she could abruptly turn emotional and begin crying for seemingly no reason at all. Additionally, she finds herself feeling fatigued much quicker than before and struggling with sleep issues. Concerned about…
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Gi Alliance Teams Up With Iks Health To Supercharge Strategic Expansion
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BusinessWire India Dallas (Texas) [US] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8: IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions supporting clinicians, staff, and patients at every step of the care journey, is proud to announce a key partnership with GI Alliance, the nation’s largest independent gastroenterology (GI) services organization. Working together and leveraging…