MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City police operatives have confiscated 1,959 illegal firearms during their week-long 'Oplan Katok' from April 17-23. 'The QCPD Oplan Katok successfully resulted in the identification of 1,959 firearms classified as pistols, machine pistols, high-powered pistols, revolvers, and shotguns. With the total of identified firearms, 64 firearms were surrendered for safe keeping,' QCPD Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III said. Torre also said their operation against loose firearms was in line with the directive of the National Capital Region Police Office to intensify anti-criminality campaigns in cities of Metro Manila.

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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CPRX – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,740,000 shares, a growth of 12.9% from the January 31st total of 8,630,000 shares. Approximately 10.0% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 2,570,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock Down 2.5 % CPRX stock traded down $0.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Open Payment Toll Collection System (SPT) which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, officially began today on 11 highways. The highways are the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (AKLEH), the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), the Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA), the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE). Others include the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Skim Penyuraian Trafik Kuala Lumpur Barat (SPRINT), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), SMART Tunnel, Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) and Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE).

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Former president Rodrigo Duterte once described his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as his 'favorite hero.' During his tenure, the fanboy would manage to meet his idol several times, twice in Moscow alone. But the former demagogue in Malacañang wasn't the only macho leader simping for Putin, who repeatedly topped the Forbes list of the world's powerful leaders. Countless other populists, most notably former president Donald Trump, have publicly fawned over the Man in Kremlin. Former Indonesian general Prabowo Subianto even tried to pull off a Putin-style shirtless stunt during his latest presidential bid.

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in Sydney's North West. Rafael Piliae, aged 24, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to domestic violence offences. Officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command with the assistance of officers attached to the North West Metropolitan Region High Risk Domestic Violence Team, commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. He is described as being of Pacific Islander/ Maori appearance, between 180cm to 185cm tall, of a large build with black hair, unshaven and brown eyes.

https://www.miragenews.com/nsw-police-hunt-for-wanted-man-in-sydneys-north-1095950/

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Funeral of indigenous leader in Cauca, ColombiaMembers of the indigenous guard carry the coffin with the remains of indigenous leader Wilson Bomba Piamba during his funeral in the village of Caldono, Cauca province,Colombia, 18 March 2023. Wilson Bomba Piamba, a Caldono councilman, was killled on 15 March in an area of Caldono where ELN armed group and former FARC member Dagoberto Ramos Mobile Column were disputing for control. EPA/Ernesto Guzman

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Salomon & Ludwin LLC decreased its position in Eli Lilly and Company ( NYSE:LLY – Free Report ) by 3.6% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 28,974 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,083 shares during the period. Eli Lilly and Company accounts for 1.2% of Salomon & Ludwin LLC's holdings, making the stock its 26th largest position. Salomon & Ludwin LLC's holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $9,950,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/16/salomon-ludwin-llc-reduces-holdings-in-eli-lilly-and-company-nyselly.html

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PowerUp Acquisition Corp. ( NASDAQ:PWUP – Get Free Report ) saw a significant decrease in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a decrease of 50.0% from the June 15th total of 400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 163,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Hedge Funds Weigh In On PowerUp Acquisition Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. UBS Group AG bought a new position in PowerUp Acquisition during the second quarter valued at $487,000.

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When I saw the late, great Spencer Davis play Market Harborough leisure centre, there was a problem with one of the speakers. It was solved by having a roadie lie across it to hold the cable in. "This is just what it was like in the Sixties," he told us. "We're giving you the genuine experience." He also said that it was good to be in Market Harborough, because the Spencer Davis Group had come over this away often in their early days. I've never found evidence that the Spencers played Market Harborough, but they did play South Wigston.

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Wollemi was created in 2021 by Co-Founders Tim Bishop and Paul Hunyor, who lead a global team of climate specialists. Mr Bishop was formerly Global Head of Macquarie Capital and Mr Hunyor was Head of Asia at Boston Consulting Group's Corporate Venturing unit. CBA's Group Executive Institutional Banking & Markets, Andrew Hinchliff, said: "This investment will enable CBA and Wollemi to collaborate on a broad range of initiatives aligned to the bank's commitment to play a leadership role in Australia's transition and ambition to help our customers reduce their emissions.

https://www.miragenews.com/cba-invests-in-global-climate-specialist-1043362/

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TOKYO : An explosion at a building in Tokyo's commercial district of Shimbashi on Monday shattered windows and spewed smoke, according to media reports. Police were investigating the site after receiving an emergency call, Kyodo news reported. NHK television, quoting fire department officials, said four people were injured. No other information, including the cause, was yet available. According to Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, four people suffered minor injuries, who were two passersby and two employees of the restaurant where the explosion reportedly took place.

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Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF ( NASDAQ:IUSV – Free Report ) by 11.9% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 37,828 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,010 shares during the quarter. iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF makes up approximately 1.2% of Windward Private Wealth Management Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Windward Private Wealth Management Inc.

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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be deploying six F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Indonesia for the first time, as part of Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23. Held at Manado in North Sulawesi from 18 to 28 September 23, Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23 involves 150 RAAF personnel training alongside 160 Indonesian personnel. The Indonesian Air Force will deploy F-16 fighter aircraft for the air combat mission. Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, Air Commander Australia, said the exercise marks the first time Australia has deployed the F-35A to Indonesia.

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Simon Quick Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Main Street Capital Co. ( NYSE:MAIN – Get Rating ) by 37.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 20,702 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 5,687 shares during the quarter. Simon Quick Advisors LLC's holdings in Main Street Capital were worth $765,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/10/simon-quick-advisors-llc-acquires-5687-shares-of-main-street-capital-co-nysemain.html

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Dignity Gold ( DIGAU ) traded up 0.3% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on May 20th. In the last seven days, Dignity Gold has traded 0.2% higher against the US dollar. One Dignity Gold token can currently be bought for about $1.97 or 0.00007273 BTC on popular exchanges. Dignity Gold has a total market cap of $2.56 billion and approximately $26.81 worth of Dignity Gold was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/20/dignity-gold-digau-trading-up-0-2-over-last-week.html

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FM-Morocco quakeS. Korean FM extends condolences to quake-stricken Morocco SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Saturday expressed condolences to the people of Morocco affected by a devastating earthquake that has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives in the North African country. "I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who are affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco which occurred on the night of September 8," Park wrote on social media. "We stand in solidarity with you and wish a quick recovery from the damage," the minister added.

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Actor Jill Hennessy speaks during the SAG-AFTRA "Rock the City for a Fair Contract" rally in Times Square on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in New York. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began striking in their bid to get better pay and working conditions. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) 071723129473

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JAKARTA — Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack against a convoy including Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) officials delivering humanitarian aid in Myanmar and called for an end to violence in the strife-torn country. It was unclear who was behind the incident that, according to Indonesian foreign ministry spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah, took place in Hsi Hseng township in the western Shan State and targeted the convoy including officials from the Asean humanitarian assistance centre.

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Migrants wait to be boarded in a boat, in Necocli, Colombia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has capped off a four-day trip to Latin America with a visit to the northern Colombian city where thousands of migrants start the trek across the Darien jungle, as they head to the United States. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

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In this discussion Andrew Brown confronts the banality of evil with Captain Ben Booysen and Nicki Gules, co-authors of "On the Devil’s Trail: How I Hunted the...

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