What's new: China's top legislature has released a 130-item legislative plan for the next five years, state-owned Xinhua News Agency reported, including revisions to the criminal code, as the government seeks to enshrine more tools of national governance into law. The 130 proposed projects include drafting of new laws and amendments to existing laws, according to the list released Friday.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-09-09/china-criminal-code-amendments-part-of-five-year-legislative-plan-102102241.html

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A teenage worker needed three fingers partly amputated when his summer holiday job went horribly wrong in a workplace incident with a leading stone fruit producer in Central Otago. Matthew Nevill, who was 19 at the time, was trying to fix a chain on a conveyor belt at Clyde Orchards in February 2021, when his hands were drawn into the machine. The victim had two fingers fractured on his left hand, and required surgery to partly amputate three fingers on his right hand. Clyde Orchards (1990) Limited has now been sentenced for its health and safety failures related to the incident, in a reserved decision of the Alexandra District Court.

https://www.miragenews.com/preventable-injury-puts-seasonal-worker-safety-1077044/

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Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) -- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley became the first GOP presidential hopeful to criticize Sen. Tommy Tuberville's, R-Ala., blockade of senior military nominations. Haley said the Pentagon's policy of reimbursing personnel who travel for abortions -- the source of Tuberville's ire -- is misguided, but she maintained that the Tuberville play is having adverse effects on the military. "I appreciate what Tuberville's trying to do.

https://wadk.com/politics-news/a590f02b80aeb8818932a83667d797ec

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Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. ( NASDAQ:JRSH – Get Rating ) saw a large decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 9,000 shares, a decline of 14.3% from the April 15th total of 10,500 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.6 days. Jerash Holdings (US) Stock Performance Shares of JRSH traded down $0.02 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/14/short-interest-in-jerash-holdings-us-inc-nasdaqjrsh-drops-by-14-3.html

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Metars Genesis ( MRS ) traded 0.3% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 23:00 PM ET on July 7th. During the last week, Metars Genesis has traded down 0.6% against the U.S. dollar. Metars Genesis has a total market capitalization of $105.84 million and approximately $90,633.10 worth of Metars Genesis was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Metars Genesis token can now be purchased for about $1.68 or 0.00005550 BTC on popular exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/07/metars-genesis-mrs-hits-self-reported-market-capitalization-of-105-84-million.html

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On June 7, 2023 at Malacañan Palace in Manila after administering the induction of the newly elected 2023-2025 officers of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his speech, assured the leaders of the Filipino Chinese community that the national government is doing its best to improve the business climate in the Philippines and to strengthen the economy. President Marcos said his administration has already taken the necessary steps to address the issues on ease of doing business in the country.

https://business.inquirer.net/404550/president-marcos-jr-cites-ffccciis-high-impact-socio-civic-projects-importance-of-ph-china-ties

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(L-R) Michael Lyons (facilitator), Anita McNamara and Eiren Smith were part of the 'resting country' panel discussion at the Hughenden BeefUp forum in June 2023. Key points: Rest helps to accelerate improvements in land condition, particularly in good seasons. It allows for the recruitment and establishment of new grass plants and an increase in the size of existing plants. If introducing rest to your management strategy, take a gradual approach, plan ahead and make sure everyone in the business is on the same page.

https://www.miragenews.com/reaping-rewards-of-rest-1043409/

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Loom Network ( LOOM ) traded up 3.4% against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on June 11th. One Loom Network token can currently be bought for approximately $0.0407 or 0.00000157 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last seven days, Loom Network has traded down 17.1% against the US dollar. Loom Network has a total market capitalization of $49.17 million and approximately $3.61 million worth of Loom Network was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/11/loom-network-loom-hits-market-cap-of-49-17-million.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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Damage to overhead electrical wires west of London Paddington means fewer trains are able to run on all lines including to Heathrow

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/elizabeth-line-delays-tfl-trains-tube-latest-updates-b1265113.html

The Chinese Film Week is set to make a return to Hobart. The Consulate General of The People's Republic of China for Tasmania and Victoria has officially confirmed this important cultural event, scheduled to take place for one week from Friday, 1st of September. The film festival will be a treat for movie enthusiasts, as it will feature seven compelling movie-length features that provide a captivating glimpse into the spirit and life of the Chinese people. The curated selection includes a range of themes, from the science fiction adventure film Wandering EarthⅡ, to a touching story centred around a teenager and her beloved dog.

https://www.miragenews.com/hobart-hosts-chinese-film-festival-1072025/

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Ottawa, Ontario The Northwest Territories is currently experiencing the worst wildfire season on record, leading to widespread evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure. On August 12, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of the Northwest Territories to support their efforts to combat the wildfires.

https://www.miragenews.com/canada-aids-northwest-territories-amid-wildfires-1066167/

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OTTAWA –Canada's annual inflation rate eased in March to 4.3 percent, its slowest pace in 19 months but still more than double the Bank of Canada's 2 percent target, data showed on Tuesday. The headline inflation figure fell from 5.2 percent in February, matching expectations, as a decline in energy prices helped offset a record spike in mortgage costs, Statistics Canada data showed on Tuesday. 'Inflation hasn't been running this slow since 2021, but that's still not enough to satisfy Canadian central bankers who are laser-focused on returning price growth to its 2 percent, target,' said Royce Mendes, head of macro strategy at Desjardins Group.

https://business.inquirer.net/396559/canadas-inflation-rate-slows-to-4-3-in-march-slowest-pace-since-2021

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(From left) Jericho Rosales, Carmen Soo. Image: Instagram/@carmen_soo After 15 years, Malaysian actress Carmen Soo reunited with Jericho Rosales during her 'last trip to Manila' for her role in ABS-CBN teleserye 'The Iron Heart' where she was introduced as a guest star. Soo was Rosales' leading lady in the 2008 teleserye 'Kahit Isang Saglit,' a primetime drama that was also shown in Malaysia and Singapore. On Instagram, Soo shared several pictures with Rosales where they are seem making funny faces to the camera, proving that they have remained friends despite the years and the distance.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/509442/look-carmen-soo-reunites-with-former-leading-man-jericho-rosales-after-15-years

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MANILA -Motorcycle taxi platform Move It is targeting to onboard 1 million users this year following the launch of its new mobile application amid the growing demand for alternative transportation with the resurgence of mobility. Wayne Jacinto, Move It general manager, said in a briefing in Pasig on Tuesday that the new app was expected to encourage more Filipinos to tap its services. The ride-hailing services company currently has over 100,000 users. Jacinto said the app has enough capacity to accommodate user traffic volume, assuring the passengers that it would not crash at any point.

https://business.inquirer.net/403442/move-it-targets-1m-app-users-in-2023

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New computer simulation of the universe as a promising multitool Cosmological simulations help us look deep into the universe. They are like a theoretical model that we can use to compare the universe as we see it from Earth. The largest simulations to date deal either with the huge dark matter web-like structures in the Universe or with the details, such as how galaxies and clusters of galaxies form along these webs. In this new work, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics and the Universities of Harvard and Durham have brought both together.

https://www.miragenews.com/putting-universe-to-test-1070681/

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The Taliban have told airlines in Afghanistan that women cannot board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone, sources have said.

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2022/0327/1288729-afghanistan/

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006022165?sid=104

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NewJeans-US festival NewJeans electrifies 70,000 spectators at Lollapalooza Chicago SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans has become the first K-pop girl group to grace the stage for Lollapalooza Chicago, one of the major music festivals in the United States, the group's agency said Friday. Taking the spotlight on the festival's opening day at the Grand Park in Chicago, Illinois, the K-pop quintet delivered a mesmerizing performance Thursday, according to its agency, ADOR. It performed a dynamic set of 12 songs, treating the over 70,000 spectators to an electrifying 45-minute live show.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014112795?sid=104

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Fire walking festival of Takao-san Yakuo-in templeA Buddhist monk throws salt before walking barefoot over hot coal and through flames during the annual fire walking festival of Takao-san Yakuo-in temple in Hachioji, Tokyo suburbs, Japan, 12 March 2023. Monks and 1,000 worshipers participated in the fire walking festival, or Hiwatari matsuri, praying for protection against sickness, for safety within the family and peace in the world. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009413762?sid=104

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