Today Australia welcomes key partners India, Japan and the United States to Sydney as it prepares to host Exercise Malabar for the first time. Exercise Malabar is an important Indo-Pacific military exercise that seeks to deepen interoperability between participating regional partners. This year marks the 27 th iteration of the Malabar series and will be held in the Sydney and across Australia's east from 10 to 21 August. Royal Australian Navy Ships HMAS Brisbane and HMAS Choules are participating in the exercise, with Navy MH60R helicopters and Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II, Hawk 127 and P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

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A sign of a branch of the Silicon Valley Bank is pictured at an office building where the bank is located in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

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Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 6. [Courtesy of Hyundai Motor] The power system equipped in Hyundai Motor Group's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) has been named as one of the world's 10 best engines by a prominent U.S. automotive magazine for the second year in a row.Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday that the power system of IONIQ 6 was named as one of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners for 2023 by WardsAuto. Last year, the same award was given to IONIQ 6's predecessor model IONIQ 5.The annual awards recognize compelling powertrain advancements that are all-new or significantly improved since 1995 and are highly regarded in the automotive industry, the automaker said.

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A new taskforce designed to fight serious and organised crime at all levels has averaged an arrest per day and seized in excess of sixty guns in the first 12 months of operation. Unveiled on Monday 4 July, 2022, the tactical unit - the first of its kind in Victoria - was launched as Victoria Police's new approach in the fight against criminal entities with the flexibility to be deployed anywhere in the state at short notice. In that time, the taskforce has conducted over 80 regional deployments to almost every corner of the state.

https://www.miragenews.com/viper-taskforce-targets-organised-crime-1044768/

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Dent ( DENT ) traded up 0.1% against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 15th. During the last seven days, Dent has traded 9.9% higher against the dollar. One Dent token can now be purchased for approximately $0.0012 or 0.00000004 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Dent has a total market capitalization of $114.65 million and $4.06 million worth of Dent was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 6% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/15/dent-market-cap-achieves-114-65-million-dent.html

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GENERAL 22/07/2023 08:30 PM KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Student movements should make use of the facilities and spaces provided by the government to champion various issues relating to education, people and country. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the facilities and space provided now are far better compared to his days when he headed student movements at that time. "In the past, we have to search for indications and space to carry the voice of the people but now we have scholars, ustaz and lecturers as references.

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A local trade association of marketing and sales professionals warned of an ongoing 'brain drain' in the hotel industry, which it blamed on current working trends and a big demand for such professionals overseas. Hotel Sales and Marketing Association Philippines (HSMA) director for membership Agnes Pacis said this was a pain point for the hotel industry, which is still recovering from the pandemic that shut down many hotels and made thousands jobless. She said there was a workforce shortage of about '25 percent,' which they need to fill up in order to keep up with the demands of the business.

https://business.inquirer.net/420320/lure-of-remote-work-setup-sending-ph-hotels-short-on-staff

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In honour of 2023 Victorian Seniors Festival, Campaspe Shire Council is thrilled to present musical legend Lonnie Lee at the Lockington Community Centre. Lonnie Lee, a true Australian music icon, will be gracing the stage with his timeless hits that have spanned generations. This afternoon promises an extraordinary musical journey filled with nostalgia and entertainment. Mayor Rob Amos said Council encourages all residents to invite their friends and family to this memorable event. "We are delighted to bring the Seniors Concert featuring Lonnie Lee to our community.

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BitTorrent ( BTTOLD ) traded 0.6% higher against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on April 21st. One BitTorrent token can currently be bought for approximately $0.0007 or 0.00000003 BTC on major exchanges. BitTorrent has a market cap of $718.50 million and approximately $165,822.06 worth of BitTorrent was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last seven days, BitTorrent has traded 0.8% lower against the dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/21/bittorrent-one-day-trading-volume-hits-165822-06-bttold.html

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Last Generation climate activists block a street in BerlinPolice stands next to activists of the 'Letzte Generation' (Last Generation) climate activists gropu wearing masks depicting Germany's Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck and having their hands glued to the ground during a protest actyion in Berlin, Germany, 14 July 2023. According to the climate activists, they will block streets in various towns in Germany to protest against the government's lack of plan and what they claim be a 'breach of law' in the climate crisis.

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Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man, Phillip Inglis, reported missing from Eight Mile Plains yesterday, August 19. Phillip was last seen at a Lindeman Place property at approximately 6.30am, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Phillip is believed to be travelling in a White Kia Picanto with the Queensland registration PJI79. Police and family have serious concerns for the man's welfare due to a medical condition. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 178cm tall, blonde hair and blue eyes.

https://www.miragenews.com/queensland-police-pursue-leads-on-eight-mile-1068469/

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Record-high US gas prices and inflation is due to “global challenges” and not President Biden’s policies, argued the White House spokeswoman

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Football Australia Media 1679262083,1679262174 Subway Olyroos' Head Coach Tony Vidmar has been forced to make a further change to the 24-man squad for this week's U-23 men's national team training camp in Italy, with former Sydney FC now Viking FK (Norway) midfielder Patrick Yazbek having to withdraw due to injury. Coming into the squad is 21-year-old midfielder Ryan Teague who currently plays for Portuguese side FC Familicao U-23s. The squad of 24-players will assemble today, Monday, at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate, Varese for a 9-day training camp to take place during the FIFA men's International window from 20 – 28 March.

https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/teague-set-join-olyroos-camp-italy

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Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are starting negotiations for a new contract, looking for wage increases as their union says they've fallen behind many...

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United Asset Strategies Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Co. ( NYSE:LMT – Free Report ) by 2.1% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 22,378 shares of the aerospace company's stock after purchasing an additional 461 shares during the quarter. Lockheed Martin accounts for 1.4% of United Asset Strategies Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. United Asset Strategies Inc.'s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $10,579,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

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Cebu FC and Phnom Penh players battle for ball possession during their AFC Cup match on Thursday evening at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. | Photo from Yeojeve Abella CEBU CITY, Philippines — The CFC Gentle Giants may have lost their opening match in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup but head coach Joshua Schirmer still praised his boys for their gallant effort. The Gentle Giants bowed down to ruthless Phnom Penh Crown FC, 0-3, on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State's Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) invites short proposals for its annual seed funding program. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, with projects expected to start in spring 2024 and last for up to two years. Complete details on the program, including criteria, allowable expenses, and the application process, can be found on the InfoReady application page . Penn State faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for research that advance the center's mission of promoting, practicing and studying socially responsible ways of using, building and deploying AI technology.

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MANILA, Philippines —Greece star Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially out of the Fiba World Cup in Manila as he has yet to fully recover from his left knee injury. The two-time NBA MVP from the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday announced that he is not yet ready to compete in the Fiba World Cup set from August 25 to September 10. ADVERTISEMENT Mall of Asia is the host of Greece's group-stage games. 'Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change. Since the conclusion of my NBA season I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set,' wrote the forward dubbed the Greek Freak on his social media accounts.

https://sports.inquirer.net/523158/giannis-antetokounmpo-ruled-out-of-fiba-world-cup-in-manila

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