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Troubled French tech giant Atos said on Monday it needed more cash than previously estimated to stay afloat and welcomed a government proposal to buy corporate activities linked to national security. Stated. Atos, which operates supercomputers for France’s nuclear deterrent, has contracts with the French military and is an IT partner for this year’s Paris Olympics, is in the doldrums with nearly 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) in debt. are doing. finance… Troubled French tech giant Atos said on Monday it needed more cash than previously estimated to stay afloat and welcomed a government proposal to buy corporate activities linked…
Karachi, Pakistan: An 18-year-old boy born and raised in Pakistan to parents who defected from neighboring Afghanistan half a century ago was deported after Karachi police confiscated his cash, cell phone and motorcycle. . center. Horrified and bewildered, he spent three days there before being sent back to Afghanistan, a country he had never been to, with only the clothes on his back. The young man is one of at least 1.7 million Afghans who have made Pakistan their home as the country sinks into decades of war. But they are living there without legal permission, and Pakistan is currently…
He added that despite “calls” for a rate cut, the BOT would not have responded “if it were not operating independently.”“I think the governance framework for that is very clear…the decisions that have been made show that they have been made on the basis of [what] We believe it is in the best interest of the economy, rather than considering easing political or other pressures. ”The BOT kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.50% at its latest policy meeting in April. However, central banks are under intense pressure from governments to cut interest rates. IAccording to Reuters, among them…
1 hour agoShares of Asian shipping companies rise after drone activity in Red Sea 3 hours agoThe yen rapidly appreciates, exceeding 160 yen per dollar. The yen rose sharply in afternoon trading, hours after the Japanese yen broke through the 160 yen level against the US dollar, hitting a 34-year low.Since achieving this record, the yen has appreciated against the dollar and was trading at 155.43 yen as of 2:12 p.m. local time. Japanese markets are currently closed due to the holiday.There were no official signs of intervention by Japanese authorities. However, traders and analysts have been keeping an eye…
Monday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…daily express Tottenham have been forced to abandon plans to sign Arda Guler in the summer, with the midfielder set to remain at Real Madrid. Liverpool target Johan Bakayoko is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League rivals Brentford.Tottenham have reportedly been told by Turin that they will need to pay £35m for Alessandro Bongiorno ahead of their summer signing. daily mail Being Everton manager is “like juggling sand”, says Sean Dyche, who likens his efforts to stop the constant negative noise at the club to “sticking your finger in a dam”. says. Footage from…
The arrest was made during a pro-Palestinian protest early Monday at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, the school said.“They are in the works,” a school spokesperson said in an email early Monday.The number of arrests and demonstrators was not immediately known. Posts on X showed hundreds of people demonstrating and several arrests.On April 29, a student protester was arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. (Video: Reuters)The events at Virginia Tech mirrored those across the country in recent days as campus officials confronted pro-Palestinian protesters demanding an end to Israel’s war in Gaza.Students have been demonstrating in support…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a meeting with billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Monday that Pakistan is working tirelessly to eradicate polio.The meeting between the two sides was held on the sidelines of a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Riyadh.According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister thanked Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), for his “warm congratulations” on his re-election. expressed. “The Prime Minister fondly recalled our interactions during his previous term and reaffirmed his commitment to continue working closely with Mr. Gates…
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: Voting for the second stage of the general election has already ended, and political parties are stepping up voting activities in the remaining constituencies. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a huge rally in Pune, Maharashtra, in support of four Mahayuti candidates: Pune, Baramati, Surur and Maval. Around 200,000 people are expected to attend PM Modi’s rally, according to BJP officials. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Smriti Ilan holds roadshow to file nomination in Amethi Ahead of the mega rally, Prime Minister Modi, who is in Karnataka, will address a public meeting in…
This year, four South Asian democracies will go to the polls: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. What is the importance of political literacy in a democracy? How can it be instilled in the population? What are its benefits, individually and collectively? Chalani Patabendige An overview is shown below. Political literacy is a weapon against discrimination, speaks to reality and becomes a whistleblower against bribery and corruption. But it doesn’t exist (or gets little or no attention). Therefore, it is essential to instill and improve political literacy for a variety of reasons. What is political literacy? According to Exposure 2023,…
This trend benefits travelers, the environment, and the destinations that receive tourism dollars. There are some travel trends to keep in mind when planning your summer vacation, or even your winter vacation if you’re well into your plans. Sustainable travel is the need of the hour, and another thing that, if done right, can make a huge contribution to sustainable travel. We’re talking about a travel trend called “destination cheating.” This is what it comes down to. Famous tourist destinations around the world, such as Venice and Amsterdam, are currently suffering from overtourism. Local authorities are constantly working on strategies…