Customers wearing face masks shop for vegetables at a wet market in Tsuen Wan, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China February 8, 2022. REUTERS FILE PHOTO TOKYO — Hong Kong has strengthened inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expanding the scope of tighter controls beyond seafood after Tokyo confirmed plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima, Jiji news agency reported on Wednesday. Hong Kong had said it would ban seafood products from a large number of Japanese prefectures if Tokyo went ahead with a plan to discharge the water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

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This summit stands out as a landmark in NATO's long history. We arrived here faced with a more volatile and dangerous world… A mechanised war in Europe on a scale not seen since 1945… And increasing aggression from authoritarian states, challenging our security in Europe and beyond. But as we leave Vilnius, we are more confident and more united than ever. Let me set out three reasons why that's the case. First, we've acted decisively to strengthen this alliance. Agreeing the most fundamental transformation to NATO's readiness since the Cold War… Comprehensive warfighting plans to defend the UK and its allies… Scaled up defence production to boost our stockpiles, which will benefit British industry… And increased defence spending… …with all allies now committed to hitting the 2% target.

https://www.miragenews.com/uk-pm-addresses-leaders-at-nato-summit-in-1045658/

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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc ( OTCMKTS:ARGGY – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 66,400 shares, a decrease of 33.6% from the July 15th total of 100,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 92,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. Aston Martin Lagonda Global Price Performance ARGGY traded down $0.09 during trading on Friday, reaching $4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/13/aston-martin-lagonda-global-holdings-plc-otcmktsarggy-short-interest-update.html

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Watched on by family, friends and former team-mates, including Mitchell Moses and Josh Reynolds, Brooks was at his attacking best; running 213 metres with the ball and laying on two tries as Wests Tigers romped to their third win in four weeks. The win was the first in the history of Wests Tigers or the 1908 foundation clubs who formed the joint venture in 2000, Balmain or Western Suburbs, in which they had scored 66 points. The 48-point margin was also the heaviest defeat by a Cowboys team since North Queensland joined the premiership in 1995.

https://www.looppng.com/rugby/brooks-steers-tigers-record-win-200th-game-120246

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FILE - Soldiers of the honor guard prepare for a military welcome ceremony as part of a meeting of German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen and her counterpart from Great Britain Michael Fallon, in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. The German defense ministry says that it has received 178 applications for compensation by gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military before a change of policy more than 20 years ago. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File) FILE PHOTO

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Iranian Army holds Air Forces military drillA handout photo made available by the Iranian army office on 24 July 2023 shows, Iranian army plane during Iranian Air Forces military drill in central part of Iran. Iranian army started a two-day Air Forces military drill on Sunday 23 July. EPA/IRANIAN ARMY OFFICE / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

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Element Solutions Inc ( NYSE:ESI – Get Rating ) declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 22nd, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be given a dividend of 0.08 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 31st. Element Solutions has a dividend payout ratio of 20.5% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Element Solutions to earn $1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/24/element-solutions-inc-nyseesi-announces-quarterly-dividend-of-0-08.html

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect 10-to-15-minute delays on State Highway 2 from the next two months as pavement repairs begin on the Waerenga-a-Hika straights. Contractors will use a method called 'foamed bitumen recycling' to improve the pavement from this Monday to July 1. This treatment, while yet to have been used in Tairāwhiti, is a commonly used method in other parts of the North Island. It recycles existing road materials while injecting foamed bitumen into the pavement, which rejuvenates a heavily deteriorated road into one that is more robust and has a longer life than traditional pavement.

https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/news/sh2-repairs-to-start-with-hika-straights

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McKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc. increased its holdings in The Hershey Company ( NYSE:HSY – Get Rating ) by 20.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,800 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the period. McKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc.'s holdings in Hershey were worth $417,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HSY.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/05/mckinley-carter-wealth-services-inc-has-417000-position-in-the-hershey-company-nysehsy.html

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Thailand has proven to be a global powerhouse in the sectors of food, health and wellness. People from across the globe travel to Amazing Thailand to experience the unique cuisine and also indulge in the health & wellness offerings that are proudly their own. The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce in Thailand by Thai Trade Center in Manila is conducting its 'Business Matching on Thai Franchise and Health & Wellness' in Manila this August. The DITP is the government agency that helps foster and connect Thai and international partners in furthering trade opportunities.

https://business.inquirer.net/410611/opportunities-to-open-up-trade-possibilities-with-thai-franchises-and-health-wellness

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(VOVWORLD) - Tangible and intangible cultural heritages and tourism products of Vietnam's seas and islands will be honored and promoted at an exhibition in the coastal port city of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province from Sunday to September 3. A pavilion at the sea and island exhibition in Binh Thuan. (Photo: BTV) The event venue will feature hundreds of images and artifacts on Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage, folk art performances, showcases of intangible cultural heritages, and street performances to help visitors better understand the beauty of each region in Vietnam.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/vietnams-maritime-sovereignty/coastal-port-city-to-host-exhibition-honoring-sea-and-island-cultural-heritage-1226912.vov

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Works are underway for new and improved pedestrian linkages in the suburbs of Ballarat making a safer environment for pedestrians. The City of Ballarat's footpath program for 2023/2024 includes eight new footpaths that fit the budget of $865,000. Albert Street in Miners Rest, from Giffard Street to Dundas Place. Smythes Road in Delacombe, from Sutton Street to Wiltshire Lane. Windsor Avenue in Alfredton, from Sturt Street to Elaine Avenue. Consultation with the residents is now underway. York Street, Ballarat East, along various locations to improve pedestrian crossings at intersections.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-footpaths-coming-in-ballarat-1056616/

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Ontology Gas ( ONG ) traded up 1.5% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 13:00 PM ET on March 4th. One Ontology Gas token can now be purchased for $0.30 or 0.00001346 BTC on major exchanges. Ontology Gas has a market cap of $100.86 million and $6.28 million worth of Ontology Gas was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last seven days, Ontology Gas has traded 10% lower against the dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/ontology-gas-ong-price-down-10-over-last-week.html

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Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZM – Get Rating ) saw some unusual options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock traders acquired 105,391 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 192% compared to the average daily volume of 36,103 put options. Zoom Video Communications Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ ZM traded down $2.32 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $63.33. The stock had a trading volume of 2,834,434 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,015,479.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/24/zoom-video-communications-target-of-unusually-high-options-trading-nasdaqzm.html

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Lucas Passerini, José Antonio MartínezNecaxa forward Lucas Passerini (9) and FC Dallas defender José Antonio Martínez (3) jump for the header during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Regions Financial (NYSE:RF – Free Report) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm issued a sell rating on the bank's stock. A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on RF. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of […] The post Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) Earns Sell Rating from Analysts at StockNews.com first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/20/regions-financial-nyserf-earns-sell-rating-from-analysts-at-stocknews-com.html

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When Terence Blanchard 's Fire Shut Up in My Bones opened the Met's 2021–22 season to universal acclaim, it marked a historic moment in the annals of the company. Now, the six-time Grammy Award–winning composer's first opera arrives at the Met. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith's older self, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Soprano Latonia Moore is Emelda Griffith, the boxer's estranged mother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is the bar owner Kathy Hagen.

https://www.wfmt.com/2023/05/27/terence-blanchards-champion/

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Pocket Network ( POKT ) traded down 16.6% against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 11:00 AM Eastern on June 5th. One Pocket Network token can currently be purchased for $0.0320 or 0.00000121 BTC on popular exchanges. Pocket Network has a total market cap of $32.66 million and $1.92 million worth of Pocket Network was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last week, Pocket Network has traded down 9.5% against the US dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/pocket-network-pokt-trading-9-5-lower-over-last-week.html

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Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. ( OTCMKTS:KSANF – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 727,300 shares, a drop of 19.8% from the January 31st total of 906,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 808.1 days. Kansai Paint Stock Performance Kansai Paint stock remained flat at $13.15 during mid-day trading on Friday. Kansai Paint has a 12-month low of $12.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/short-interest-in-kansai-paint-co-ltd-otcmktsksanf-drops-by-19-8.html

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