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Hapag Lloyd has partnered with Danish technology company ZeroNorth to launch a digital bunker procurement and planning solution. Leading German liner company Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with Danish technology company Zero North to launch a fuel procurement and planning solution. The partnership will see the two companies jointly develop digital solutions for Hapag-Lloyd aimed at the energy transition, reducing fuel costs and lowering service costs. Zero North said the solution establishes a “new industry standard” in the digitization of end-to-end fuel planning and procurement, offering enhanced user experience and capabilities such as streamlined contract and port planning, contract bidding capabilities and…

Fiji’s largest political party was deregistered on Monday, less than two months after its former leader and former prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, was jailed on charges of obstructing justice.The opposition party, Fiji First, held the most seats in the country’s 55-seat parliament but was ousted from power in 2022 by a three-party coalition. Since losing the election, the party has been in turmoil. Bainimarama was jailed earlier this year after a court found he used his political influence while leading the country to cover up a police investigation. Deep divisions over the once-dominant party’s policies and future direction have caused…

The Kings are reportedly looking to make a big move. Sacramento is “interested” in a trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, reported Michael Scott of HoopsHype in a story published Sunday. Scott reported that talks between the Kings and Pelicans “haven’t escalated yet,” adding that the Philadelphia 76ers are also a possible trade destination for Ingram. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reported Sunday that the Warriors are also in the running to acquire the former NBA All-Star. Scott, citing league sources, added that Sacramento has offered a standard trade package to other NBA teams that would include Kevin Huerter,…

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The United States will face Uruguay on Monday at Arrowhead Stadium in the final Group C match of the Copa America 2024, in what is being billed as the most important game of Gregg Berhalter’s tenure as U.S. national team coach.Things aren’t going according to plan for the United States, which found itself in a very difficult position in Group C after a 2-1 loss to Panama, ranked 43rd in the world, on Thursday in Atlanta.Coming into this match, the US sits in second place with a slight advantage in goal difference (+1) over Panama (-1), but knows they need…

2024 is a key year for democracies around the world, with around 40 countries preparing for elections. Notably, major economies such as the US, UK and France are set to vote in a move that could reshape the world order with 42% of global GDP having a say. Earlier this year, countries including India, Russia, Pakistan and Bangladesh had already exercised their right to vote, setting the stage for broader democratic participation. 2024 UK ElectionAll eyes are on the UK general election on July 4th, with the incumbent Conservative leader Rishi Sunak facing a stiff challenge from Labour’s Keir Starmer.…

Pakistani police say 18 prisoners, including one on death row, have escaped from a prison in the Himalayan region of disputed Kashmir after overpowering guards.July 1, 2024, 2:49 AM EST• 1 min readMUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities said Monday that 18 inmates, including one on death row, overpowered guards with a pistol and escaped from a prison in the Himalayan region of Kashmir.Local police chief Riaz Mughal said one prisoner had been shot dead in the escape from Rawalakot prison the previous day.Mughal said a massive manhunt has been launched to track down and arrest all those who escaped from…

Beijing announced that non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau will be able to apply for travel permits valid for five years to enter mainland China from July 10, with local authorities stressing that the measure could encourage foreign businesses and talent to settle in Hong Kong.The National Immigration Bureau said on Monday that multiple entry permit holders can also undergo self-service immigration screening at immigration checkpoints after completing procedures such as fingerprinting.Permit holders can enter mainland China for short-term purposes such as investment, visiting relatives, tourism, business, seminars and exchanges, staying up to 90 days per visit, but…

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl was approaching the southeastern Caribbean, and government officials late Sunday urged people to evacuate from the dangerous Category 3 storm.The storm was expected to make landfall in the Windward Islands on Monday morning. Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Your browser is not supported iframe HTML tags. Try viewing it in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 9 or higher. “This is an extremely dangerous situation,” warned the US National Hurricane Center in Miami, saying Beryl was…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. “It’s just the right attitude,” Elon Musk (left) said of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (right)’s work ethic. Mark Piasecki (via Getty Images); Yi-Hua Chen/AFP (via Getty Images) Elon Musk is a fan of Jensen Huang’s work ethic.Huang said he once worked as a dishwasher and toilet cleaner at breakfast chain Denny’s.The Nvidia CEO said the experience shaped his hands-on work style. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s tireless work ethic has helped transform the semiconductor giant into one of the world’s most valuable companies.So it’s perhaps not surprising that Hwang’s client,…