MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila's weekly COVID-19 positivity dropped to 11.6 percent as of June 10 from the previous week's 16.7 percent, said Octa Research fellow Guido David. David also showed that 20 other provinces recorded a decrease in their positivity rates. Some of the highest drops included Palawan, which dipped from 29.6 to 17.9 percent; Isabela, from 47.9 to 40.6 percent; and Benguet, from 22.7 to 16.1 percent. Meanwhile, nine other provinces recorded an increase in their rates. 'In Luzon, positivity rates went up in Cagayan, Camarines Sur, La Union, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, and Tarlac.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1787039/ncr-covid-19-positivity-rate-further-drops-to-11-6

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The Commission must act as a guardian of the level playing field in air transport and cannot sign-off discriminatory state aid under political pressure by national governments. BRUSSELS (May 24): Ryanair on Wednesday (May 24) won its challenge to an EU decision allowing Italian aid to pandemic-hit airlines, the second such victory in two weeks for Europe's largest budget carrier. The Irish airline has filed more than a dozen lawsuits against billions of euros in what it said was unfair state aid granted to airlines across the 27-country European Union (EU) and approved by the European Commission.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/ceomorningbrief/2023-05-25-story-h-269695591-Ryanair_Wins_Latest_Challenge_Against_Aid_to_Covid_hit_Airlines

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ETHPoW ( ETHW ) traded 19% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on June 17th. One ETHPoW coin can now be bought for approximately $1.78 or 0.00006697 BTC on exchanges. ETHPoW has a total market capitalization of $191.63 million and approximately $24.27 million worth of ETHPoW was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, ETHPoW has traded up 21.9% against the dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/17/ethpow-trading-up-21-9-over-last-week-ethw.html

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A Ukrainian serviceman of the 57th Kost Hordiienko Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade fires a 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position near the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2023. REUTERS Russia said on Wednesday its forces had struck three Ukrainian army groups near Bakhmut, but Kyiv said its forces, despite limited control in the long-contested city, had the Russians all but pinned down. Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister, Hanna Maliar, also reported fierce fighting further north around the town of Lyman, recaptured by Ukrainian forces late last year.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1798135/russia-ukraine-differ-in-accounts-of-fighting-near-bakhmut

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By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a slight upside bias next week due to the expectation of lower production. Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association's immediate past president Denis Low said there would be the usual stock replenishment activities while interest in more rubber stocking purchases would depend on weather conditions. bootstrap slideshow 'There have been sporadic rainfalls reported in some rubber-producing regions and this will reduce productivity and production,' he told Bernama.

https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=2198892

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Human and economic losses inflicted by disasters are still growing in the world in spite of technological advances. A recent case study from Estonia shows that mobile positioning data can play a key role in improving the availability of emergency assistance, reducing the risk to human life and health in crisis situations. Researchers from the University of Tartu together with private company Positium and the Estonian Rescue Board have developed a novel method for using mobile phone data to estimate the de facto population and population groups in potential disaster areas, and to assess population groups' spatio-temporal variation and vulnerability.

https://www.miragenews.com/mobile-positioning-boosts-crisis-management-1098168/

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Goelzer Investment Management Inc. lowered its position in Adobe Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADBE – Free Report ) by 3.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,813 shares of the software company's stock after selling 357 shares during the period. Goelzer Investment Management Inc.'s holdings in Adobe were worth $3,782,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/adobe-inc-nasdaqadbe-shares-sold-by-goelzer-investment-management-inc.html

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Kava ( KAVA ) traded 1.8% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 11:00 AM ET on March 5th. Kava has a market capitalization of $347.10 million and $14.01 million worth of Kava was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last seven days, Kava has traded down 6.4% against the U.S. dollar. One Kava token can now be bought for $0.80 or 0.00003584 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/05/kava-kava-self-reported-market-cap-hits-347-10-million.html

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Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RETA – Get Rating ) CAO Bhaskar Anand sold 2,343 shares of Reata Pharmaceuticals stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $102.11, for a total value of $239,243.73. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer now owns 24,898 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,542,334.78. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/insider-selling-reata-pharmaceuticals-inc-nasdaqreta-cao-sells-2343-shares-of-stock.html

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The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan supports a "National Cyber Incident Classification" workshop for representatives of participating States from Central Asia and South Caucasus as well as from Mongolia on 21 and 22 September 2023 in Tashkent. The workshop is organized by the OSCE Secretariat's Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), in co-operation with the Cyber Security Center Uzbekistan. The workshop gathered experts in the cyber/ICT security field from Central Asia, South Caucasus and Mongolia, security officials and ICT experts.

https://www.miragenews.com/osce-backs-uzbekistan-workshop-on-cyber-1089646/

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Cronos ( CRO ) traded down 5.1% against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on June 5th. In the last week, Cronos has traded down 4.5% against the U.S. dollar. Cronos has a total market cap of $1.46 billion and approximately $14.45 million worth of Cronos was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Cronos token can now be bought for about $0.0579 or 0.00000226 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: Avalanche (AVAX) traded 6.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/cronos-market-cap-reaches-1-46-billion-cro.html

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WASHINGTON (AP) — James Outman homered, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers moved closer to a division title Sunday with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. Jason Heyward drove in two for Los Angeles, which leads Arizona by 13 games in the NL West. The Dodgers, who hold the tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks, reduced their magic number to clinch the division to six. Last-place Washington has dropped 10 of 13. Rain halted play for 58 minutes in the top of the fifth inning, the third consecutive day the teams endured a delay.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/baseball-general-news/3224678/dodgers-outlast-rain-defeat-nationals-7-3-to-extend-nl-west-lead-to-13-games.html

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Yoon-Asia Pacific leadersYoon calls for collective security with Japan, Australia, New Zealand after N.K. launchBy Lee Haye-ah VILNIUS, July 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday called for establishing a strong collective security posture with Japan, Australia and New Zealand following North Korea's launch of a long-range ballistic missile into the sea. Yoon made the remark while meeting with his counterparts from the AP4 -- South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand -- on the sidelines of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014061562?sid=104

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday announced the return of chartered flights to Kalibo International Airport in Aklan, gateway to world-renowned Boracay Island. 'We are very happy to welcome the resumption of chartered flights from China into Kalibo. This only manifests the fact that Boracay remains a popular destination for Chinese tourists,' said Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco in a statement. 'Together with the local government and our very active private stakeholders, we shall aggressively pursue the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism in Boracay so that more will come to enjoy its beauty in the long run,' she added.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766503/chartered-flights-resumes-in-boracay-dot

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Benchmark reissued their buy rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software ( NASDAQ:TTWO – Get Rating ) in a report published on Thursday morning, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $120.00 target price on the stock. A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. DZ Bank cut shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a buy rating to a hold rating and set a $105.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Tuesday, February 14th. Wedbush cut their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $140.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/07/take-two-interactive-software-nasdaqttwo-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-benchmark.html

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Cricket: The bowlers of the Australian women's cricket team stole the show in the first ODI against the West Indies.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/aussie-bowlers-lead-the-odi-charge/video/63318b78f05fc2b3504ac2ae20ea659b

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UK Government expected to announce Net Zero commitment delaysEarly morning traffic in London, Britain, 20 September 2023. The UK Government is expected to announce Net Zero commitment delays. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to set out plans for watered down targets on cars and boilers during a Net Zero speech at Downing Street, on 20 September. EPA/ANDY RAIN

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009511755?sid=104

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The UN warns hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees are running out of food - in eastern Chad.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/un-calls-for-urgent-support-to-avoid-cuts-to-food-aid-for-refugees-in-chad/video/927c0b0d7d79f89241b518a0855b297e

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HireRight Holdings Co. ( NYSE:HRT – Get Rating ) major shareholder Rjc Gis Holdings Llc sold 122,607 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.39, for a total value of $1,273,886.73. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 8,172,366 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $84,910,882.74. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/11/insider-selling-hireright-holdings-co-nysehrt-major-shareholder-sells-122607-shares-of-stock.html

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The Commerce Commission and the Financial Markets Authority have collaborated on a joint message that outlines ways that financial service providers (including consumer lenders) can support customers who are experiencing financial difficulty. It outlines ways providers can be proactive about dealing with customers in financial difficulty, including complying with their regulatory obligations, assigning sufficient resources, and always providing customers with fair treatment.

https://www.miragenews.com/supporting-customers-in-financial-difficulty-1085977/

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