Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology and Sport, Don Polye, made this statement during the University of Technology's 55 th graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 5 th . 'It is time for us to recognise academic freedom and universities' autonomy as indispensable elements of democracy and quality of education. 'It is my plan to establish a much-needed policy framework for academic freedom and universities' autonomy.' Minister Polye said this is to protect one of the fundamental pillars of democracy and position all higher education institutions on the track to quality learning, teaching and research.

https://www.looppng.com/png-news/minister-stresses-academic-freedom-119153

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Pakistan has a long history of a mixed economic system, starting with laissez-faire and the all-out nationalisation of industries and businesses and ending up w...

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AustraliaSouth Korea's Jang Woojin serves a ball to China's Fan Zhendong during the Table Tennis Men's Singles semi-final match for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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Northern Ireland's Isaac Price celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the Euro 2024 group H qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and Northern Ireland at the Stozice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

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Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC lessened its position in Morgan Stanley ( NYSE:MS – Get Rating ) by 38.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 16,576 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 10,430 shares during the period. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC's holdings in Morgan Stanley were worth $1,409,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/09/prime-capital-investment-advisors-llc-sells-10430-shares-of-morgan-stanley-nysems.html

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Cebu City, Philippines – This year, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino celebrated Easter Sunday with the theme: Enchanted Easter. As soon as you enter the event area, a captivating stage set-up sponsored by Peekaboom Events welcomed guests to an afternoon of fun and adventure. Positioned as the venue's centerpiece, the stage attracted the kids for cheerful photo opportunities. To keep the excitement rolling, KPUP Mobile Playground sponsored an area for their inflatable slides, houses, ballpit, lego blocks, and play cars for the children to enjoy.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/499848/an-enchanted-easter-at-waterfront-cebu-city-hotel-casino

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First PREMIER Bank increased its position in shares of Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT – Get Rating ) by 5.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,009 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the quarter. First PREMIER Bank's holdings in Caterpillar were worth $230,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in CAT.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/19/first-premier-bank-has-230000-holdings-in-caterpillar-inc-nysecat.html

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Pau Gasol brought a European flavor to the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. Fans waved a German flag and chanted Nowitzki's name when the former Dallas Mavericks star walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the ceremony. Parker's fans whooped it up when he took the stage to lead off the proceedings. 'There are a lot of French people in town. Sorry,' the former San Antonio Spurs point guard said. Spain was well-represented, too, with Gasol shouting out his national team — 'mi familia' — before joining what may be the greatest international class of inductees in the Springfield shrine's history.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/basketball-general-news/3208421/nowitzki-gasol-parker-give-international-flavor-to-basketball-hall-of-fame-enshrinement.html

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GENERAL 27/07/2023 10:06 PM KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Commercialisation Year Summit 2023 (MCY Summit 2023) to be held on Aug 3 and 4, here, will serve as the launching pad for Malaysian talents and their inventions to make an impact at the global level. Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim said with the theme ‘Supercharge Your Way to Impact', the summit focuses on amplifying synergy among the various parties that make up the Malaysian technology ecosystem.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2210603

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TerraVest Industries Inc. ( TSE:TVK – Get Free Report )'s share price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as C$36.00 and last traded at C$36.00, with a volume of 2980 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$34.53. TerraVest Industries Stock Up 1.4 % The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 126.98, a current ratio of 1.89 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The firm has a market capitalization of C$624.23 million, a P/E ratio of 13.33 and a beta of 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/24/terravest-industries-tsetvk-sets-new-52-week-high-at-36-00.html

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TANAH MERAH, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on the people of Kelantan to make an informed decision to change their lives and of their children for the better when they go to the polls on Aug 12.  He said they must ask the question of why Kelantan was lagging far behind compared to other states such as Perak, Johor, Selangor and Penang.  'Why are the other states developed? This is because the leaders (in Kelantan) are not far-sighted, they have no feasible plans… only insults and slander,' he said when speaking at the Jelajah Perpaduan MADANI in Batang Merbau here tonight.

https://prn.bernama.com/news-en.php?id=2214117

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Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte visits the wake of Francis Jay Gumikib, the Grade 5 student who died 11 days after his teacher allegedly slapped him, in Antipolo City on Friday, October 6, 2023. Photo courtesy of Rizal Police Provincial Office MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will be providing assistance to the family of the Grade 5 student who died days after being allegedly slapped by his teacher in Antipolo City. During a visit to the wake of 14-year-old Francis Jay Gumikib on October 6, Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte had a discussion with the student's parents on ways to expedite the case of their son.

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(AFP) NEW YORK –  Unionized auto workers in the United States have launched a strike at three factories in a historic walkout after failing to reach a deal with Detroit's 'Big Three' automakers. With the automotive sector being a major part of the world's biggest economy, here is a summary of the implications. Millions of jobs The automotive ecosystem drives some $1 trillion into the US economy each year, nearly five percent of gross domestic product, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1832386/us-auto-workers-strike-what-are-the-implications

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EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (BATS:HYD – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 23,228 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,202,000. Several other institutional investors […] The post EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (BATS:HYD) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/25/eversource-wealth-advisors-llc-makes-new-investment-in-vaneck-high-yield-muni-etf-batshyd.html

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U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI – Free Report) by 17.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,679 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,189 shares during the quarter. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings in VICI Properties were worth $707,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/31/u-s-capital-wealth-advisors-llc-increases-holdings-in-vici-properties-inc-nysevici.html

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After K-pop group ENHYPEN’s six members including Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon and Ni-Ki tested positive for COVID-19, now it’s only Jake wh

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/enhypens-jake-recovers-from-covid-19-says-other-members-will-be-discharged-soon/articleshow/86061875.cms

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NSW Premier Chris Minns needs to act on problem gambling now 'more than ever', says the state's Opposition leader Mark Speakman. 'We know there is a huge problem with problem gambling in New South Wales, with money laundering,' he told Sky News Australia.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/nsw-premier-needs-to-act-on-problem-gambling-now-more-than-ever/video/4524067062737cabd7a54e01d07d9c05

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CoinField Coin ( CFC ) traded 0% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on July 16th. One CoinField Coin token can currently be purchased for $0.25 or 0.00000831 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. CoinField Coin has a market cap of $75.82 million and $73.66 worth of CoinField Coin was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last week, CoinField Coin has traded 2.3% higher against the U.S. dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/16/coinfield-coin-hits-24-hour-trading-volume-of-73-66-cfc.html

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On The Political Scene Podcast, The House Minority Leader has kept his caucus together and eked out small victories. But if Democrats win the House, his consens...

https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/what-is-hakeem-jeffriess-plan-for-the-midterms-and-after

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