Shajjar Abbas — TwitterBIRMINGHAM: Pakistani sprinter Shajjar Abbas couldn't win a medal for Pakistan in Men's 200m final in the Commonwealth Games 2022.Shajjar covered the distance in 21.16 seconds, which wasn't enough for him to win a medal as he finished last in the 200m event.Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago won the Gold medal, while England's Zharnel Hughes secured Silver and Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah finished third to bag Bronze.On Friday, Shajjar clocked 20.89 to cover the distance, finishing third in his heat and among the top eight overall to qualify for the final.

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Through San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp., the Quezon City local government has added glass to the list of recyclables it collects via its Trash-to-Cashback initiative. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte (4th from left) and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto (3rd from left) led a recent inspection of the collection kiosk at QC Hall, together with representatives of project partners. MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City's Trash-to-Cashback program, an initiative that converts collected recyclables and single-use plastics into 'environmental points,' may soon be expanded in Metro Manila and nearby areas.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1632262/quezon-citys-trashcashback-project-gets-boost-eyed-for-ncr-expansion

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Nguyen Huy Dung, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, speaks at the launch ceremony of the Viet Solution contest 2022. (Photo: Thao Anh) Nguyen Huy Dung, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, speaks at the launch ceremony of the Viet Solution contest 2022. (Photo: Thao Anh) More than two years after the Prime Minister approved the "National Digital Transformation Program to 2025, with orientation to 2030", Vietnam has achieved positive initial outcomes, especially improved awareness about digital transformation in state agencies, businesses, and people.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/economy/vietnam-looks-for-solutions-to-national-digital-transformation-1124728.vov

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Many of us have been dreaming about a new Splinter Cell for many, many years. So far, we've only got smaller cameos from Sam Fisher, but in 2020, Facebook and Ubisoft announced Splinter Cell VR for the Oculus VR platform.While this most certainly wasn't what most of the fans had hoped for, beggars can't be choosers and there was still some hype surrounding the project. But unfortunately, it seems like we're pretty much back to nothing again, as Ubisoft has confirmed during tonight's quarterly fiscal report that Splinter Cell VR is officially cancelled, without any solid explanation others than financial causes.

https://www.gamereactor.eu/splinter-cell-vr-cancelled-by-ubisoft-1134783/

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Supermarket startup sets record for largest number of investors in a single raise on this crowdfunding platform. Online supermarket Supie has some 600 new investors. Supermarket upstart Supie has managed to raise almost $4 million towards its further expansion, including the possible development of a wholesale arm to rival those the Government is forcing the incumbent duopoly to open up to all retailers.Supie opened its latest funding round through Snowball Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Individual Group membership NBR Marketplace NZ Aviation News $30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $20 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $15 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit © All content copyright NBR.

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A view of the medical bed and the procedure room where abortions once took place, inside Tulsa Women's Clinic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. June 20, 2022. REUTERS FILE PHOTO University of Oklahoma medical student Ian Peake spent four years shadowing doctors at a Tulsa abortion clinic because his school didn't offer courses on abortion or provide any training. But the Tulsa Women's Clinic stopped abortion services in May when Oklahoma enacted a near-total ban, and the provider closed for good after the U.

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Isaac Tan (left) Pic credit : Malaysia Triathlon – Persatuan Triathlon Malaysia Baru From Elmi Rizal Elias BIRMINGHAM, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's sole triathlete Isaac Tan Zhen Wei may not have won a medal in the men's individual sprint distance final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, but at least he can brag that 'I wore the champion's wetsuit'. That's because the wetsuit the 17-year-old Isaac wore during the swimming discipline belonged to eventual gold medallist Alex Yee of England.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2105454

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The US has 'understandable differences' with Petro that they will continue 'discussing'The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power (L); the President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs for the US House of Representatives Gregory Meeks (C), and the Special Assistant to President Biden and Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Gonzalez participate in a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, 08 August 2022. USAID Administrator Samantha Power assured that although the United States and Colombia have 'understandable differences' the conversations and dialogues that began with the transition team continue and will continue with the government.

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(VOVWORLD) - The European Union praises Vietnam's potential and wishes to further strengthen cooperation with Vietnam to build a sustainable agricultural product supply chain in either bilateral or multilateral format, Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture, has said. Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao (L) and EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski (Photo: VNA) At a working session on Tuesday with Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, head of the Vietnamese delegation to the EU, Wojciechowski said that the EU will further encourage businesses to invest in Vietnam, including in the agricultural sector.

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Myanmar nationals living in Thailand gather for a protest outside Myanmar's embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. International outrage over Myanmar's execution of four political prisoners is intensifying with grassroots protests and strong condemnation from world governments. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

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Samsung Securities' net almost halves in Q2 due to sluggish market SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major brokerage house Samsung Securities Co. saw its net profit nearly halved in the second quarter of this year from a year ago as stock transaction fees shrank amid sluggish markets. Consolidated net earnings came to 136.82 billion won (US$105 million) in the April-June period, down 48.26 percent from a year ago, according to the firm's regulatory filing. Operating profit decreased 48.7 percent to 182.

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Every learner and p-plate driver in Victoria will now be able to take their driving tests for free.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/driving-tests-free-for-every-learner-and-p-plate-driver-in-victoria-20220815-p5b9z8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Trước thềm năm học mới, ngày 12/8, Bộ GD&ĐT tổ chức tổng kết năm học 2021-2022 và triển khai kế hoạch năm học tới. Nhìn lại năm học vừa qua, Bộ trưởng Bộ GD&ĐT Nguyễn Kim Sơn khẳng định, đó là năm học khó khăn, thách thức nhưng ngành giáo dục đã nỗ lực vượt qua để hoàn thành kế hoạch. Tuy nhiên, vẫn còn rất nhiều bất cập như: sĩ số học sinh trên lớp cao; học trực tuyến chỉ mang tính ứng phó tạm thời; thiếu sự đầu tư đồng bộ cơ sở vật chất và nổi cộm là vấn đề thiếu giáo viên. Thiếu giáo viên trầm trọng, bỏ trống môn học Giám đốc Sở GD&ĐT tỉnh Phú Thọ Nguyễn Văn Mạnh cho hay, năm học này, địa phương gặp rất nhiều khó khăn khi thiếu hơn 3.

https://afamily.vn/khon-don-vi-thieu-giao-vien-20220813094855812.chn

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The Cebu Lechon Festival runs from August 4-7, 2022 CELEBRATED yearly in August, the Cebu Lechon Festival 2022 returns to The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City for the fourth consecutive year, and things have gotten even more exciting. Whether guests are experiencing it for the first time or they're already a regular, there are new thrilling ways to fully immerse themselves in this jubilant tradition.The Mactan Newtown will be holding events from August 4 to 7, so everyone has plenty of time to experience everything! Without a doubt, Cebu Lechon is a glistening gastronomic masterpiece, something every Cebuano would be proud to share with the world.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1936954/cebu/lifestyle/five-things-everyone-needs-to-experience-at-the-cebu-lechon-festival-2022nbsp

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Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani lead distinguished speaker line-up.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2022/08/17/20th-forbes-global-ceo-conference-to-be-held-in-singapore/

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MultiVersus entered early access on July 19 and doesn't become available to all until tomorrow, July 26, but that hasn't stopped the game from becoming more popular than all other fighting games put together, at least according to the Steam Charts. The game beats popular games like Street Fighter V, Brawlhalla, and Tekken 7.MultiVersus has taken Steam by stormAt the time of writing, MultiVersus has more than 46,ooo players online. The game currently has an all-time peak of 62,433 players over the last week according to the Steam Charts on SteamDB.

https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/711326-multiversus-most-popular-fighting-game-steam-charts

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A massive congratulations are in order for our Toni Street ... Her book, Lost and Found: My story of heartbreak and hope, won the 2022 NZ Bestseller Award at the Book Trade Industry Awards on Saturday night! Taking to social media to announce the exciting news, Streety wrote: Wow what a night 🥂 'Lost & Found' won the 2022 Bestselling NZ Book at the @booksellersnz awards 🤯🎉." "It was so special to be there and accept this award on behalf of the incredible people who were involved in creating the book.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/shows/breakfast-with-toni-jase-sam/toni-streets-book-lost-and-found-wins-the-2022-nz-bestseller-award-at-the-book-trade-industry-awards/

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"Not understanding how our son, who we thought was completely healthy, died, is what makes this so horrible."

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/mother-of-dead-idf-intel-officer-speaks-on-military-prison-death-685729

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Many fans are rightfully asking: Can you play Returnal on PC? Will it support Steam Deck? With the trend of PlayStation console exclusives making the leap to the desktop, these are fair questions. Housemarque has yet to officially announce whether its sci-fi shooter will be brought to PC, but looking at the Steam database, it looks like an announcement will be coming soon. If anything, it's a poorly kept secret at this point.Will Returnal release on PC?It's very likely that Returnal will be coming to PC.

https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/711388-can-you-play-returnal-on-pc-steam-deck

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FILE - Sapelo Island descendant and land owner Reginald Hall speaks at a news conference outside federal court in Atlanta, Dec. 9, 2015. An enclave of slave descendants on the Georgia coast have settled a federal lawsuit that claimed a lack of government services was eroding their island community, one of the few remaining Gullah-Geechee settlements on the Southeast U.S. coast. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) FILE PHOTO

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