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Shares of Boeing ($BA) were on retail watch following the South Korea air crash of a Jeju Air Flight 2216 on Sunday that killed at least 179 people after the reported failure of its landing gear. The FLight 2216 was reportedly a Boeing 737-800 plane model that is widely used by many airlines across the world. About 15% of passenger planes in service globally are Boeing 737-800 across nearly 200 airlines, Mint reported citing Cirium, an aviation data provider. Retail sentiment on the stock turned ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ a week ago. Message volumes climbed into the ‘extremely high’ zone from low. Earlier this month, Boeing stock received a couple of price target upgrades: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $175 from $170 with an ‘Equal Weight’ rating, according to The Fly. TD Cowen also raised its price target to $200 from $190 with a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares following a transfer of coverage. Boeing stock is down 28% year-to-date. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Amritsar, Dec 30 (IANS): Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday urged the Punjab government not to "misuse" its power against the farmers and instead support them in their fight pushing their demands. Farmers in Punjab staged a statewide shutdown, 'Punjab Bandh,' on Monday, significantly impacting road and rail traffic between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The bandh, organised by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, is part of ongoing protests at Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13. The farmers were stopped by security forces during their march to Delhi, prompting a push for their longstanding demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Speaking with IANS, Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasised the strong support for the bandh, stating, "Three crore Punjabis have joined this protest, and around 95-97 per cent of the traffic across Punjab is halted. At Golden Gate, langar was organised from 5:00 a.m. to support the cause. Reports indicate roadblocks at multiple locations in Amritsar." Highlighting their demands, Pandher said, "The MSP guarantee is essential for the country's economy and the health of its farmers. Our demands also include loan waivers, 200 days of work under NREGA, daily wages of Rs 700 for labourers, and implementation of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution." "This is not just about farmers; it's about shopkeepers facing losses due to online businesses, privatisation of education and healthcare, and other issues," he added. Pandher criticised the Punjab government, urging it to support the farmers instead of misusing police forces, referencing past incidents like the Behbal Kalan firing. "The Punjab government should not misuse the police. Punjab government should stand with the farmers," he said. "Unless farmers and labourers nationwide unite, the government will not fulfil our demands. Punjabis are united today, putting immense pressure on the Modi government," he added. Prominent farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 67, has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26 to push for the fulfilment of these demands. The bandh has caused significant disruptions to transportation and public services. The bus services across Punjab have been suspended. The Punjab Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) halted operations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with private bus operators suspending services statewide from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in support of the bandh. Government and private institutions across the state remained closed during the bandh hours while emergency services continued to operate. Several groups, including traders, transporters, employee unions, toll plaza workers, ex-servicemen, sarpanches, teachers' unions, and social organisations, extended their support to the farmers' cause. Protest organisers clarified that emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, weddings, or funerals, would not be hindered. Provisions were also made for individuals travelling to airports for jobs or services.

His comments came after a German registered/Spanish owned gill netter, well known to local fishermen, were handed heavy fines by an Irish court for breaching fisheries legislation. The Orkney and Shetland MP led a three hour fisheries debate in parliament on Friday, which raised a wide range of issues important to the sector. Carmichael described the Pesorsa Dos and [French long liner] Antonio Maria as “notorious examples” engaged in dangerous behaviour towards local fishing vessels in the waters around Shetland in recent years. However, efforts by the local industry and the Northern Isles MP to get Marine Scotland, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as well as the UK Government to act were largely unsuccessful. The MP said: “Sooner or later, if such behaviour is allowed to continue, somebody will end up with a boat at the bottom of the sea. “Representations need to be made to the relevant authorities in Germany and France. “Some effort has been made by Ministers at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Transport, but more needs to be done. We simply cannot leave our fishing industry unprotected in this way.” With regards to the Pesorsa Dos , which was involved in a dangerous encounter with local whitefish trawler Alison Kay four years ago, Carmichael added: “The position with the Pesorsa Dos is interesting because it was fishing not just in UK waters but around Ireland’s. “The Irish authorities took an approach rather different from the hands-off attitude of Marine Scotland and the Marine and Coastguard Agency, and took the Pesorsa Dos into port, where she was held for some considerable time. Of course, if she is in port, she is not out earning money for her owners. They threw the book at the Pesorsa Dos and its skipper. “We all know that Al Capone was eventually done for tax evasion. Let us hope that the modern gangsters of the sea might be brought to book in a similar way, if not necessarily for the misdeeds themselves.” During the same debate and with regards to the upcoming renegotiation of the Brexit fisheries deal, Carmichael also called on the newly elected government to win back the ground that was lost by Boris Johnson. “At the point of leaving the European Union, expectations among the fisheries industries were very high, especially in the catching sector,” Carmichael said. “It was the most obvious industry to expect a win from our departure from the European Union, and it was certainly promised one. It really takes something to do worse than the common fisheries policy, but somehow or other we found ourselves with a deal that the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation described at the time as ‘the worst of both worlds’. “The core issues at play are obvious: we are looking at quota numbers, specific stock allocations and, of course, access. “It will take political will from this Government to win back the ground lost by Boris Johnson, but fishing communities expect positive change to be delivered. The fishing industry has a great story to tell; it is rooted in the island and coastal communities that define our country. “The new government have the chance to be part of that story and to close the sorry chapter of missed opportunities.” Fishing minister Daniel Zeichner responded: ”On some of the specifics raised around post-2026 access, as I am sure hon. Members will be aware, a full and faithful implementation of the fisheries heading of the trade and co-operation agreement will see access for EU vessels to the UK zone become a matter for annual negotiation to sit alongside our annual consultations on catch limits with a range of coastal states and international fora on fishing opportunities. That is significant. “We will always listen to what the EU has to say on the matter, but we are absolutely determined to protect the interests of our fishers and continue to fulfil our international commitments to protect the marine environment. “The right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland rightly asked who would be leading those discussions; they will be led by my right hon. Friend the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office. He asked who would speak up for UK fishers; the answer is the UK Fisheries Minister, which is me.” On the topic of enforcement, the minister added: “We absolutely condemn any illegal fishing taking place anywhere, but particularly in English and UK waters—this is partly a devolved issue. “We work closely as a Department with the Marine Maritime Organisation, the inshore fisheries and conservation authorities and other organisations. In fact, I was talking to the Marine Maritime Organisation about this matter only yesterday [Thursday]. “We use a risk-based and intelligence-led marine enforcement model and carry out regular inspections in ports, onshore and at sea, which should ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to enforce fisheries regulations and protect our waters. “I was very interested to hear the right hon. Gentleman’s account of the approach taken in Ireland, and I will look closely at that.” A full transcript of the debate can be found here .

PM Modi asks states to provide environment for start-ups to flourishSayyid Badr discusses developments with Syrian foreign ministerNEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in ASML, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . Investors have until January 13, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in ASML securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned City of Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V., et al. , No. 24-cv-8664. What is the Lawsuit About? ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, providing photolithography machines to chipmakers that are used in the semiconductor fabrication process. The complaint alleges that ASML repeatedly represented to shareholders that new export controls on semiconductor technology announced by the Dutch government would not have a material effect on ASML’s financial outlook, and that ASML was on a path to recovery in its sales. On October 15, 2024, ASML announced earnings significantly lower than expectations. The Company attributed this to a market that was “taking longer to recover” and admitted that “[i]t now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected.” On this news, the price of the Company’s stock fell 16%, from a closing price of $872.27 per share on October 14, 2024, to $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024. Then, during the accompanying earnings call with investors on October 16, 2024, the Company attributed the poor earnings results to “a reflection of the slow recovery in the traditional [semiconductor] end markets as customers remain cautious in the current environment.” The Company also disclosed that the decline in ASML’s sales to China would also negatively impact the Company’s gross margins. On this news, the price of the Company’s stock fell 6.4%, from a closing price of $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024, to $683.52 per share on October 16, 2024. Click here if you suffered losses: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . What Can You Do? If you invested in ASML you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Analysis: If Jets don't want Rodgers, others willViral: Dua Lipa Performs Levitating X Woh Ladki Jo Mashup At Mumbai Concert, Desis Go Wild | WatchThe family of a Palestinian doctor arrested during an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza fear for his safety after he was detained over the weekend. Israel has claimed 15 Palestinians it arrested in and around the crippled Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza over the weekend were involved in Hamas's deadly October 7 terrorist attacks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed the hospital, which was already struggling to remain open, is no longer operational as a result of the latest raid and the detention of key medical staff. Among those arrested was the hospital's director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya. The Israeli military said Hamas militants were operating from Kamal Adwan and those arrested were suspected militants. It said Dr Hussam had been taken for questioning as he was suspected of being a Hamas operative. "Our father is currently suffering from extreme cold," Dr Hussam's family said in a statement. "Many of you have heard from released eyewitnesses about the conditions he has faced, including being forced to remove his clothing and medical coat, which were used to make him a human shield. "We appeal to every compassionate individual and all international organizations and institutions to take action." Dr Hussam had made repeated public pleas for support, in videos posted to social media. "His dedication continued after the military operation in North Gaza, which followed a siege lasting 84 days," his family said. "During this time, he faced the harshest trials, including hunger, oppression, bombardment, and threats, all for the sake of the patients. "Tragically, he lost his beloved son, Ibrahim, who was also severely injured. It is important to note that Dr Hussam is still affected by his injuries to this day." The dire situation facing the Kamal Adwan Hospital is emblematic of serious fears about Gaza's health infrastructure, with many hospitals and medical facilities knocked out of action during the now 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has repeatedly claimed Kamal Adwan was a stronghold for Hamas militants, in its justification for continued attacks on the facility and its surrounds. In a statement, the IDF said it killed 20 terrorists during its raid on the area, and arrested 240 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad — taking them to Israel for further interrogation. "Among the terrorists, 15 were identified as having infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre," it said. More than 1,000 Israelis died when Hamas launched its attacks, according to Israeli tallies. Israeli media reporting Kamal Adwan will not be allowed to reopen Earlier, the IDF released vision it insisted showed a number of weapons found inside Kamal Adwan. The ABC has not been able to independently verify the IDF's claims. Israel does not allow media into Gaza, except in limited and tightly controlled circumstances when embedded with military personnel. The IDF labelled its raid on Kamal Adwan as "one of the largest operations to apprehend terrorists conducted in a single location since the beginning of the war". "Several terrorists attempted to pose as patients, with some even hiding in ambulances," it claimed. "However, they were identified by IDF soldiers and apprehended." The Kamal Adwan has been at the centre of Israel's intense bombardment of northern Gaza, which intensified in October. As Israeli soldiers stormed the facility over the weekend, hospital staff said they set fire to operating theatres — something the IDF denied. Israeli newspaper Haaretz is reporting the IDF will not allow Kamal Adwan to reopen, wanting to direct patients to other facilities in northern Gaza — such as the Indonesian Hospital. Its operations have also been threatened due to ongoing military activity. The ABC has contacted the IDF for comment. The Gaza Health MInistry says more than 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the current conflict was sparked by the Hamas-led terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israeli strike on Hamas fighters in another hospital On Sunday, the IDF launched what it described as a "precise strike" on Hamas fighters at another hospital. It targeted the Al Wafa Hospital in Gaza City, where it said members of Hamas's air defence unit were operating. Local health authorities said seven people were killed in the strike, and more were wounded. The IDF insisted the building was no longer functioning as a hospital. ABCJimmy Carter Died At 100: Why This Haryana Village Is Named After Ex-US President?

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Israel is not only falling behind the US and Europe when it comes to pulling in investments in startups that develop artificial intelligence-based technologies but is also facing a shortage in human capital in the field. To address the shortage, Israel has earmarked NIS 7 million ($1.96 million) to bring in at least 200 foreign experts over the next three years to help the Jewish nation keep pace with the fast development and adoption of AI models around the globe. Currently, an estimated 300 to 400 graduates with advanced degrees enter Israel’s tech industry annually in AI research roles, far short of rising demand in the sector, according to the Israel Innovation Authority, which is in charge of setting out the nation’s tech policy. “Expanding Israel’s AI talent pool is critical for maintaining its leadership in the field,” said Hanan Brand, startup division head at the Israel Innovation Authority. “The number of local academic graduates is insufficient, and the shortage grows annually.” As part of the initiative spearheaded by the National Artificial Intelligence Program, three organizations have been budgeted with identifying global AI experts with advanced academic degrees and practical experience, including returning Israeli citizens or those eligible under the Law of Return. The program has teamed up with Nish Hitech – Recruitment & Assignment LTD., which works with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS); the Gvahim organization, which assists new immigrants with building careers in Israel and is backed by the Jewish Agency; and ScienceAbroad, which collaborates with Nefesh B’Nefesh, Vanday Recruitment Agency, and Ocean Relocation. Israel still ranks among the top 10 ecosystems for AI, but it is far from unlocking the full potential of the revolutionary technology as competition in the global AI race intensifies. Over the past year, industry leaders and tech entrepreneurs have raised concerns that Israel is missing the AI wave and needs to implement a long-term strategy to allocate money and resources to boost education and academic research, encourage startups, and provide the infrastructure and computational power needed to run AI models. “The role of AI technologies in the local high-tech sector is growing, driving substantial ‘technological disruption’ across industries,” said National AI program director Ziv Katzir. “Unlike other R&D fields, AI demands advanced academic backgrounds and several years of hands-on experience.” Meanwhile, the growing and fast integration of AI technologies across various industries has resulted in a shortage of experts with experience in machine learning, image processing, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI. As part of the new program, the three selected agencies will identify global AI experts, match them to unfilled positions in Israeli tech companies, particularly startups, and assist with their relocation and integration into Israeli society. “The high demand for workers and the stringent knowledge requirements result in a significant talent shortage,” Katzir added. Israel is home to more than 2,200 AI companies, which account for a quarter of local tech firms, of which more than 60% are software companies. “We believe this program will bring hundreds of experts to Israel in the coming years, supporting the success of numerous startups and strengthening the local industry’s capabilities and global standing,” said Katzir.RJ Thompson scored 23 points -- including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 56 seconds left -- as Charleston Southern shocked host Miami 83-79 on Saturday afternoon. Miami entered the game as a 23.5-point favorite. Charleston (2-7) won its first game of the season away from home after losing its previous six road or neutral-court contests. The Buccaneers also got 21 points from Thompson Camara and 20 points and 11 rebounds from Taje' Kelly. Camara match his previous career point total. Miami (3-4), playing at home for the first time in two weeks, lost its fourth straight game. Brandon Johnson led Miami with 23 points and freshman Austin Swartz scored a career-high 15. Swartz entered the game averaging just 2.3 points For the first time this season, Miami was without Nijel Pack, who has a lower-body injury. Pack leads the team in scoring (15.2) and assists (4.7). With Pack out, five-star freshman Jalil Bethea made his first start and had six points. The game featured quite a contrast in coaches. Miami's Jim Larranaga, 75, has won 743 games in 41-plus seasons. Charleston Southern's Saah Nimley, 31, is in his full first season as a head coach. He was named interim coach in November 2023. In the first half, Miami raced to a 17-10 lead. However, Charleston Southern posted an 11-0 run to grab a 21-17 advantage. The Hurricanes lost control late in the first half as Miami's Johnson hit a 3-pointer and was hit with a technical foul for taunting. Later in the first half, Larranaga was also hit with a technical. By the end of the half, the Buccaneers led 45-37. Camara led Charleston Southern with 16 first-half points on 6-for-7 shooting, including 4-of-5 on 3-pointers. Johnson scored 12 for Miami in the opening half, all on 3-pointers. In the second half, Charleston Southern stretched its lead to 13. Miami rallied as the clock wound down. With 38 seconds left, Miami called a timeout while trailing 81-79. With 15 seconds left, Swartz missed a 3-pointer and the Buccaneers got the rebound. Daylen Berry made two free throws with 11 seconds left to ice the game. Up next, Miami will host No. 19 Arkansas on Tuesday night as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. Charleston Southern will return home to face Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday night. --Field Level Media

The University of NSW has signed an Australian-first deal with ChatGPT to roll out a special version of the technology on campus, as universities increasingly embrace AI and acknowledge bans are no longer viable despite fears of a “new wave” of cheating. The deal with ChatGPT would allow students, academics, and staff to use the tool securely, ensuring any information shared with the chatbot remained private and was not used to train AI models. UNSW students Matthew Kuk and Gemma Ahearne have found benefits in using AI to enhance their study. Credit: Rhett Wyman It comes after the University of Sydney overhauled its cheating policy to allow the use of AI in all assessments not held in exam-like conditions, in a sign institutions were conceding they could not control students’ use of the rapidly evolving technology. UNSW’s deal with ChatGPT – a chatbot widely used to answer questions, generate ideas and write content – will start with a pilot across about 500 staff and students with the view of rolling it out more widely. It is the first Australian university to introduce ChatGPT Edu – a tool specifically built for higher education – joining other institutions including Arizona State, Oxford and Columbia. UNSW has paid the US company behind the chatbot, OpenAI, to deploy the tool, but would not reveal how much. Third-year UNSW law and commerce student Matthew Kuk welcomed the move, saying it could make the technology more accessible by eliminating the need for students to pay for the premium version, ChatGPT4. He regularly uses it to summarise papers he doesn’t have time to read in full and to help understand difficult ideas. UNSW student Gemma Ahearne. Credit: Rhett Wyman “It has freed up so much more time in my studies now, so I’m able to spend more time on concepts that I would have just skipped over,” he said. Kuk said when ChatGPT was first rolled out, its use was stigmatised, and it was labelled by students a “cheat bot”. “In my experience, it’s quite the contrary,” he said. “It’s almost impossible to cheat well with ChatGPT. That’s because you’re probably going to fail if you use ChatGPT as your bible because it can’t critically think. “It’s only really good at explaining concepts and it’s really, really bad with numbers.” Loading ChatGPT’s emergence about two years ago has upended universities’ cheating policies and caused widespread concern about a new and undetectable wave of cheating on campus. UNSW revealed it had seen an increase in cheating using AI tools such as ChatGPT, with 166 serious cases referred for investigation in 2023. But experts warned this would just be the tip of the iceberg because the available technology used to detect AI plagiarism only picked up the most unsophisticated cheaters. Students have also raised concerns that tools used by universities to detect AI cheating are rife with false positives and caused unnecessary stress. Unlike Sydney University, UNSW does not have a blanket rule on AI. Instead, teachers determine whether students can use AI in assessments on a subject-by-subject basis. UNSW Business School senior deputy dean Paul Andon said there were vast uses for the tool for both staff and students, including creating bespoke “AI tutors”, and it would help develop students into “AI natives”. Andon said the university had evolved its policies to reflect the realities of AI, conceding students could not be effectively stopped from accessing AI in non-supervised settings. “I actually think in many ways [AI access is] a good thing. It helps them in terms of their learning, it’s not something to shy away from,” he said, adding they also needed to be assessed in secure settings without access to AI. UNSW design student Gemma Ahearne said she started using AI widely this year and describes it as her “personal assistant”, helping her with brainstorming ideas, giving personalised feedback and summarising academic articles. Loading “When we were initially told, ‘no you’re not allowed to use it’, it scared me away, but now I understand it a lot more,” she said. “The world is infused with AI. If you’re not using it you’re going to fall behind.” But she said students needed to actively reflect on their reliance and consider if they were starting with their own ideas or going straight to ChatGPT. “When you go into a job interview or exam, for example, you’re going to have to think for yourself,” Ahearne said. The higher education watchdog said institutions imposing strict bans on the use of generative AI did not constitute an effective long-term approach to managing integrity risks, and universities need to consider how to redesign teaching and assessments. UNSW vice chancellor Attila Brungs said the collaboration would be used to enhance research, teaching and the student experience. “From engineering to health, business and science, AI is revolutionising research and education by making learning more personalised, accessible, and impactful,” he said. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article University University of New South Wales For subscribers AI Education Daniella White is the higher education reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in National LoadingEdinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under wayATLANTA (AP): Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world, Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith, and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands – this is not optional – my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. PRESIDENT FROM PLAINS A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores, and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and US defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. AND THEN, THE WORLD Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health, and human rights. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors. He went “where others are not treading”, he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia, and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticised President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticised America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid . And he repeatedly countered US administrations by insisting that North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the centre’s many public-health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development”. Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” SMALL-TOWN START James Earl Carter Jr was born October 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian, would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 – then and now – Carter won an appointment to the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year, he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief”. They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. AND THEN CAME IRAN After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the US for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions, and order a US boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instil optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence”. By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life”. Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015. “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends. I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.”

Unimech Aerospace IPO Live: The Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited IPO, which opened for subscription on December 23, 2024 closed on December 26, 2024. Priced within a range of Rs 745 to Rs 785 per share, the IPO aims to raise Rs 500 crore through a combination of fresh equity issuance and an offer for sale (OFS). The aerospace component manufacturer has garnered significant interest from investors, with robust subscription figures reported during the days of bidding.SubscriptionUnimech Aerospace IPO was subscribed 175.31 times on 26th December, the last day of bidding. The Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) quota did 317.63 times oversubscription, followed by the Non-Institutional Investor (NII) quota, which was subscribed 263.40 times. The retail portion of the IPO received 56.74 times the number of bids, whereas the employee portion was subscribed 97.81 times.Unimech Aerospace GMP: The GMP surged to ₹630, indicating potential listing gains of 80%, up from ₹510 on the IPO's first bidding day. Unimech Aerospace IPO last GMP is ₹666 as noted on Dec 28th 2024 10:25 AM. With the price band of 785.00, Unimech Aerospace IPO's estimated listing price is ₹1451 (cap price + today's GMP).The expected percentage gain/loss per share is 84.84%. Source: Investorgain.comHow do you check the allotment status on KFin & BSE?On BSE Website:Go to the official BSE website: https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx.Select Equity in the Issue Type section.Choose Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd from the Issue Name dropdown menu.Enter your Application Number or PAN Card Number.Click on I am not a Robot, then submit.The Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd IPO allotment status will be displayed on the screen.On KFin TechnologiesVisit the KFin Technologies Limited web portal.Select the IPO Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd from the dropdown menu (appears only if the allotment is finalized).Choose one of the three modes: Application Number, Demat Account Number, or PAN ID.Specify the application type: ASBA or non-ASBA.Enter the relevant details based on your selected mode.Complete the security captcha accurately.Click on "Submit" to view the IPO allotment status.Check Latest Updates on Unimech Aerospace IPO Live:The Kwara State Commissioner for Youths Development, Ambassador Shehu Usman Ndanusa, has called on parents to give their children the freedom to choose their career paths, rather than imposing personal preferences on them. Speaking during the end-of-the-year party with students and parents of the Integrity Mission International Academy in Ilorin, the Commissioner emphasised the importance of nurturing individual talents and passions, which, according to him, are crucial for personal and professional growth. He said: “Every child is unique, with their own strengths, abilities, and interests, parents should guide and support their children, but not force them into career paths that may not align with their talents or aspirations. This is key to ensuring fulfilled and successful individuals. “Youths excel when they pursue careers they are passionate about. Let us work together to help them realize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.” The Commissioner also highlighted how some parents’ insistence on traditional career paths, such as medicine, law, or engineering, has led to frustration and lack of fulfilment among youths. He called for a shift in perspective, encouraging parents to embrace new and unconventional career fields, such as technology, creative arts, sports, and entrepreneurship. According to him, the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has prioritised youths development to build a stronger and a more innovative society.

The family of a Palestinian doctor arrested during an Israeli raid on a hospital in northern Gaza fear for his safety after he was detained over the weekend. Israel has claimed 15 Palestinians it arrested in and around the crippled Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza over the weekend were involved in Hamas's deadly October 7 terrorist attacks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed the hospital, which was already struggling to remain open, is no longer operational as a result of the latest raid and the detention of key medical staff. Among those arrested was the hospital's director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya. The Israeli military said Hamas militants were operating from Kamal Adwan and those arrested were suspected militants. It said Dr Hussam had been taken for questioning as he was suspected of being a Hamas operative. "Our father is currently suffering from extreme cold," Dr Hussam's family said in a statement. "Many of you have heard from released eyewitnesses about the conditions he has faced, including being forced to remove his clothing and medical coat, which were used to make him a human shield. "We appeal to every compassionate individual and all international organizations and institutions to take action." Dr Hussam had made repeated public pleas for support, in videos posted to social media. "His dedication continued after the military operation in North Gaza, which followed a siege lasting 84 days," his family said. "During this time, he faced the harshest trials, including hunger, oppression, bombardment, and threats, all for the sake of the patients. "Tragically, he lost his beloved son, Ibrahim, who was also severely injured. It is important to note that Dr Hussam is still affected by his injuries to this day." The dire situation facing the Kamal Adwan Hospital is emblematic of serious fears about Gaza's health infrastructure, with many hospitals and medical facilities knocked out of action during the now 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has repeatedly claimed Kamal Adwan was a stronghold for Hamas militants, in its justification for continued attacks on the facility and its surrounds. In a statement, the IDF said it killed 20 terrorists during its raid on the area, and arrested 240 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad — taking them to Israel for further interrogation. "Among the terrorists, 15 were identified as having infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre," it said. More than 1,000 Israelis died when Hamas launched its attacks, according to Israeli tallies. Israeli media reporting Kamal Adwan will not be allowed to reopen Earlier, the IDF released vision it insisted showed a number of weapons found inside Kamal Adwan. The ABC has not been able to independently verify the IDF's claims. Israel does not allow media into Gaza, except in limited and tightly controlled circumstances when embedded with military personnel. The IDF labelled its raid on Kamal Adwan as "one of the largest operations to apprehend terrorists conducted in a single location since the beginning of the war". "Several terrorists attempted to pose as patients, with some even hiding in ambulances," it claimed. "However, they were identified by IDF soldiers and apprehended." The Kamal Adwan has been at the centre of Israel's intense bombardment of northern Gaza, which intensified in October. As Israeli soldiers stormed the facility over the weekend, hospital staff said they set fire to operating theatres — something the IDF denied. Israeli newspaper Haaretz is reporting the IDF will not allow Kamal Adwan to reopen, wanting to direct patients to other facilities in northern Gaza — such as the Indonesian Hospital. Its operations have also been threatened due to ongoing military activity. The ABC has contacted the IDF for comment. The Gaza Health MInistry says more than 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the current conflict was sparked by the Hamas-led terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israeli strike on Hamas fighters in another hospital On Sunday, the IDF launched what it described as a "precise strike" on Hamas fighters at another hospital. It targeted the Al Wafa Hospital in Gaza City, where it said members of Hamas's air defence unit were operating. Local health authorities said seven people were killed in the strike, and more were wounded. The IDF insisted the building was no longer functioning as a hospital. ABCAfter weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey , U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify and ultimately stop the airborne pests. The New York Democrat is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy special technology that identifies and tracks drones back to their landing spots, according to briefings from his office. Schumer’s calls come amid growing public concern that the federal government hasn’t offered clear explanations as to who is operating the drones, and has not stopped them. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” said Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, on Fox News Sunday. “The answer ‘We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer.” President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media last week: “Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so. Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down.” Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said, without saying exactly how. The drones don’t appear to be linked to foreign governments, Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter,” Mayorkas said. Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their identities. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is operating the drones swarming locations in New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t immediately respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer is calling for recently declassified radar technology to be used to help determine whether an object is a drone or a bird, identify its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details including where they system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified.Baijiayun was honored with the title of "Exclusive Member Unit" by the Beijing Educational Informationization Industry Alliance.