Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours: The fighting in Donbas is gaining momentum

https://www.novinite.com/articles/215107/Day+80+of+the+Invasion+of+Ukraine%3A+The+Fighting+in+Donbas+is+Gaining+Momentum%2C+Russian+Soldier+on+Trial

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Martin & Co. Inc. TN raised its stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PEP – Get Rating ) by 3.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,322 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 301 shares during the quarter. Martin & Co. Inc. TN's holdings in PepsiCo were worth $1,684,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/24/martin-co-inc-tn-boosts-stock-holdings-in-pepsico-inc-nasdaqpep.html

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Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Bill Johnston MLA, Western Australian Minister for Energy The Albanese and Cook Governments have signed a landmark agreement to power the next stage of Western Australia's growth with affordable and more secure renewable energy. The Commonwealth-Western Australia Rewiring the Nation deal will bolster WA's energy security by expanding and modernising electricity grids in Perth, the South West, as well as in the North West Pilbara region.

https://www.miragenews.com/3b-rewiring-nation-deal-to-boost-jobs-growth-in-1073565/

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Five new trams arrive on the Gold Coast as construction continues on $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 expansion. Their arrival comes as the G: hits a patronage milestone of 73 million paid trips. The Light Rail is the only public transport mode in the state to exceed pre-covid patronage levels, demonstrating strong demand from Gold Coast locals and tourists. The new trams bring the G:link fleet to a total of 23. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today welcomed five new trams to the Gold Coast, which will be used as the light rail line is extended to Burleigh Heads.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-trams-arrive-for-gold-coasts-thriving-glink-1052241/

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On October 18, 2021, the State Administrative Council junta announced that it was pardoning 1,316 people and dropping charges against 4,320 who “participated ...

https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/10/21/myanmar-prisoner-releases-fall-short

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MANILA -Online foreign exchange broker FBS Markets Inc. is ramping up the promotion of financial literacy and education among users, including traders in the Philippines, amid increasing trade volume. The Belize-based company said the Philippines is now among the top five territories in terms of user activity in their platform over the past year. 'We have been witnessing a rising interest in (foreign exchange or forex) trading among the users based in Southeast Asia,' FBS strategic marketing director Ksenia Molodkina said in a press briefing.

https://business.inquirer.net/405104/online-forex-broker-steps-up-financial-literacy-campaign

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Geneva, Switzerland: Victims of lead poisoning in UN-run camps in Kosovo have still not received adequate reparations more than 20 years after the war, rights advocates said at a UN roundtable Thursday. This file photo shows a woman walking past the United Nations headquarters in New York, the United States on Sept. 14, 2020. Victims of lead poisoning in UN-run camps in Kosovo have still not received adequate reparations more than 20 years after the war, rights advocates said at a UN roundtable on Thursday, Sept.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/16/world/americas-emea/activists-call-on-un-to-act-on-kosovo-lead-poisoning/1910174

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Farming and Environment Louise Brok has on-farm experience in the Victorian Mallee during the past year, which gives her a good perspective on the issues Mallee farmers face. MALLEE Sustainable Farming has appointed an extension agronomist to expand its frontline service delivery across three states. Louise Brok starts in the new role this week as part of an MSF team delivering research, development, and extension to Mallee farmers in SA, Victoria, and NSW.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/farming-and-environment/mallee-sustainable-farming-get-extension-agronomist-on-board

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The Financial Supervisory Service (Herald DB)The Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure board has gotten a new update from Monday, providing foreign investors with more English information on financial disclosures.With the update, when firms file disclosures on DART, the name of the company, report title and name of the attached files will be available in English on the English version of the website at the same time as the Korean one.Previously, English disclosures were only available when Kospi and Kosdaq-listed companies voluntarily submitted them.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000248662?sid=104

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U.S. Department of Defense Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker concluded her visit to Singapore today, after a series of important defense engagements. During her visit, Under Secretary Baker met with Singapore Minister of Defense Ng Eng Hen, Chief of Defense Force VADM Aaron Beng, and Permanent Secretary for Defense Development Melvyn Ong to discuss new opportunities to strengthen the U.S.-Singapore partnership. Under Secretary Baker co-chaired the Strategic Security Policy Dialogue with Singapore's Permanent Secretary for Defense Chan Heng Kee, to further advance combined defense initiatives and discuss regional security issues.

https://www.miragenews.com/acting-defense-under-secretary-ends-singapore-1086669/

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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday filed criminal cases against corporate officers, accounting firms, and accountants who allegedly bought ghost receipts resulting in a total of P17.9 billion in tax liability. According to Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., who led the filing of the cases, the accused were clients of a syndicate that registered ghost companies to sell original receipts to buyers who aimed to illegally reduce their tax liabilities. 'The BIR has filed criminal cases against Buyers of Fake/Ghost Receipts, their corporate officers, the accounting firms they engaged, and the CPAs that signed their Documents,' said Lumagui.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1791387/bir-files-criminal-raps-vs-buyers-firms-involved-in-purchasing-ghost-receipts

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Self-cleaning cicadas could help design new tech which will make our cars cleaner, scientists say. A type of large insect known as a cicada is able to keep its wings clean of dust and dirt through a remarkable process which could be applied in modern technology. The texture of the cicada wing is unusually repellent to water – known as being "super hydrophobic". This means that morning dew is able to collect on the wing surface, forming small water droplets. As the droplets combine with each other, they collect dust particles and microorganisms – taking them with them as the water drops off the wings.

https://www.miragenews.com/self-cleaning-cicadas-inspire-cleaner-car-1093116/

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Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd decreased its stake in shares of American Express (NYSE:AXP) by 10.5% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 3,435,313 shares of the payment services company's stock after selling 401,624 shares during the quarter. American Express accounts for 11.3% of Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd's […] The post Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd Reduces Holdings in American Express (NYSE:AXP) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/23/rothschild-co-wealth-management-uk-ltd-reduces-holdings-in-american-express-nyseaxp.html

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08:47 UTC+8, 2023-05-23        A total of 5.03 million self-employed businesses were newly set up in China in the first quarter of 2023, up 14.3 percent year on year, China's top market regulator said Monday.   08:47 UTC+8, 2023-05-23        A total of 5.03 million self-employed businesses were newly set up in China in the first quarter of 2023, up 14.3 percent year on year, China's top market regulator said Monday. As of the end of the first quarter, the country's registered self-employed businesses had reached 116 million, accounting for two-thirds of China's total business entities, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2305236255/

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Goelzer Investment Management Inc. lessened its stake in Xcel Energy Inc. ( NASDAQ:XEL – Free Report ) by 3.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,050 shares of the company's stock after selling 200 shares during the period. Goelzer Investment Management Inc.'s holdings in Xcel Energy were worth $408,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/16/goelzer-investment-management-inc-sells-200-shares-of-xcel-energy-inc-nasdaqxel.html

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Rockwell Medical ( NASDAQ:RMTI – Get Free Report ) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by ($0.06), MarketWatch Earnings reports. The firm had revenue of $18.08 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.08 million. Rockwell Medical had a negative return on equity of 81.37% and a negative net margin of 15.32%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/16/rockwell-medical-nasdaqrmti-issues-quarterly-earnings-results.html

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Official Results Mon & Wed Lotto draw no. 4325 Drawn: Wednesday, 27 September 2023 Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers 15 41 14 35 4 5 (drawn order) Supplementary Numbers 20 37 (drawn order) Dividends Dividend Total Winners Total Prizes Payable Division 1 $1,000,000.00 2 $2,000,000.00 Division 2 $6,996.75 9 $62,970.75 Division 3 $497.20 196 $97,451.20 Division 4 $28.55 9,716 $277,391.80 Division 5 $16.

https://www.miragenews.com/wednesday-lotto-draw-4325-1093339/

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Flagstar Advisors Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 20.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,205 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,906 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF comprises […] The post Flagstar Advisors Inc. Cuts Position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/18/flagstar-advisors-inc-cuts-position-in-vanguard-sp-500-etf-nysearcavoo.html

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