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‘Wasn’t on my charts’: Trump to tackle Sudan war after Saudi prince request
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‘Wasn’t on my charts’: Trump to tackle Sudan war after Saudi prince request

The president said he spoke in detail about the civil war with the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia during their White House talks on Tuesday. The crown prince, Trump said, urged him to use the power and influence of the presidency to bring an end to the war, and his administration had begun working on the issue half an hour after the crown prince made the request. “He mentioned Sudan yesterday, and he said, ‘Sir, you’re talking about a lot of wars, but there’s a place on Earth called Sudan, and it’s horrible what’s happening’,” Trump said of his meeting with the prince on Tuesday. While Trump implied the US has so far stayed out of the war in the North African country, which has raged since April 2023, his administration in fact proposed a three-month ceasefire earlier this month. That plan was swiftly rejected by the Sudanese army, which is fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group that’s captured much of the western half of the country. The fighting for control of Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people, possibly hundreds of thousands according to some sources, and created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with over 14 million people displaced. The RSF’s capture of the Darfur city of El Fasher last month, after an 18-month siege, prompted global outcry after evidence emerged of mass killings of trapped civilians trying to flee.

Aamer Madhani
Bell: Smith's road boss 'shocked' as 72% back upping speed limit
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Bell: Smith's road boss 'shocked' as 72% back upping speed limit

The ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton would not see a speed limit increase. What is Dreeshen hearing from those folks he represents? “It’s about darn time,” he says. As for his colleagues in the Smith government, Dreeshen says they are very supportive. He’s even talked to NDP members of the legislature who like the speed limit going up. He adds it will be interesting to hear from UCP members when the party gathers for its yearly get-together at the end of the month in Edmonton. Many will be driving on divided highways to get there. On Wednesday, the UCP sends a note from Dreeshen to party members. Dreeshen asks the party faithful for their thoughts on highway speed limits. The UCP point man on pavement says when you’re driving on rural divided highways “you feel the speed limit in a real way.” “You know where 110 feels slow. You know where the road could handle more,” writes Dreeshen. So it looks like Alberta is headed for a higher speed limit on divided highways. Blaise Boehmer, a noted political deep thinker, suggests Alberta’s new Strong and Free licence plate could read: Strong and Free — and Fast. Full speed ahead.

Rick Bell
House returns to session with focus on censures
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House returns to session with focus on censures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus, but its agenda has been quickly overtaken by a sudden flurry of censures, reprimands and the investigation of members, leaving little bandwidth for legislating. With few bills to consider — and no quick fix for the problem of skyrocketing health insurance premiums — the House has instead devoted time to lawmakers’ demands to punish each other for their personal and political transgressions in showy spectacles on and off the chamber floor. “I feel sorry for this body,” said Del. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands and was the subject of a failed effort by House Republicans to censure and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee. On Wednesday, an effort to censure another lawmaker, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., was filed just hours before the House Ethics Committee suddenly announced it would investigate the congressman. Reprimands leave little time for legislating The escalating environment of political scrutiny is leaving the House, with just weeks to go before the end of year, without much time to make progress on unfinished business. Particularly unsettled is whether Congress will be able to deal with the expiration of the health care tax credits on Dec. 31, which threaten to leave millions of Americans unable to afford insurance coverage in the new year. House Speaker Mike Johnson had insisted that once the government reopened from the federal shutdown, talks would get underway with President Donald Trump on the health care debate. But this first full week back in session has shown few signs of progress on that or other issues, including the routine bills to fund the government and prevent another shutdown. “It’s time for the House to actually do things that matter for the American people,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at his weekly press conference. Jeffries said the House Republicans were “forced to come crawling back into the Capitol” after their nearly seven-week absence during the shutdown, and “they still haven’t brought a single bill to the floor that actually addresses the high cost of living in the United States.” “What is wrong with these people?” he asked. Health care and government funding at stake As Johnson tries to exert control over the House, where Republicans have narrow majority control, the GOP speaker’s leadership is being tested in new and confrontational ways by rank-and-file lawmakers. They are seizing on the tools at their disposal to maneuver around the GOP speaker. Johnson had to reverse course and support the vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files after a mass uprising from lawmakers demanding action. What started as a rogue action by a handful of lawmakers on what’s called a discharge petition became a nearly unanimous roll call, sending the bill to the Senate — and then to Trump to become law. “Having now forced the vote, none of us want to go on record and in any way be accused of not being for maximum transparency,” Johnson said. “Of course we’re for maximum transparency.” Epstein files unleash more scrutiny Republicans, including those from the Freedom Caucus, launched the campaign against Plaskett over text messages she had received from Epstein during a committee hearing with Trump’s former political fixer Michael Cohen in 2019. GOP Rep. Ralph Norman, who is running for governor in his state of South Carolina, said the text exchanges were improper and he was seeking to remove Plaskett from her role on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. “She did it to herself,” he said during Tuesday’s heated floor debate. But Plaskett, a former U.S. attorney in New York who had been appointed to the Department of Justice during the Bush administration, defended her actions. She said she was simply interacting with a constituent — Epstein had owned two tiny islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands — one of many people texting as her phone exploded with messages during the high-profile hearing. At the time, it was not publicly known that Epstein was under investigation, she explained. The effort failed, 214-209, with three Republicans joining the Democrats to oppose the resolution of censure and removal from the Intelligence Committee. Also failing, by a vote of 214-213, was an effort by the Democratic leadership to refer the situation to the Ethics Committee for review. GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, who is also running for governor in South Carolina, filed her resolution against Mills midday Wednesday claiming he brings “discredit” on the House for a long list of alleged transgressions. A Florida judge has granted a protective order against Mills at the request of a former girlfriend who claimed that he threatened to release nude images of her and physically harm her future boyfriends after she broke up with him. And starting the week was a vote, 236-186, to reprimand Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., after his chief of staff became the only candidate who submitted the paperwork needed to run for the congressional seat once he announced he was not seeking reelection. A new normal of disruptions in House There have been at least a half-dozen efforts this year to censure or other reprimand lawmakers, largely from Republicans seeking to punish Democrats — though Democrats have been retaliating with their own threats to file actions against Republicans. Jeffries said there’s “not enough time in the legislative calendar if Republicans want to go down this road.” And lawmakers of both parties have used the discharge petition strategy to force issues — like the Epstein files — to the fore over the objections of the GOP leadership. Johnson has bemoaned the disruptions he has been unable to fully control and repeatedly said he wishes he could be speaker over a “normal” House. But others see this House as the new normal. “I think it’s indicative of how the House has been for quite some time,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. “And that’s by design. Nothing gets done.” Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., who faced his own violations with the Ethics Committee in 2020, said the punishments are the new normal. “It’s being Weaponized. Back and forth. Back and forth,” he said. “In previous times, you would have gotten fussed at by the speaker saying, please don’t do this.” Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti contributed to this report.

Lisa Mascaro
Day 8: Land rights breakthrough at COP30 and what it means for islands
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Day 8: Land rights breakthrough at COP30 and what it means for islands

Brazil just announced the creation of 10 new indigenous territories, marking a significant victory for indigenous groups. The designation comes as indigenous protesters continued to push for greater recognition and directparticipation in climate negotiations like COP30 A landmark victory for indigenous rights The announcement came on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30, as thousands protested outside the summit carrying signs reading “demarcation now.” Earlier in the week, demonstrators also broke into the conference venue, highlighting the urgency of their demands for land rights andprotection from cattle ranchers and illegal logging operations that threaten their territories. What indigenous groups & island communities share Like indigenous peoples who protect 82% of the world’s biodiversity, island communities serve as critical guardians of marine ecosystems and coastal resources. Both face similar battles for territorial sovereignty, direct access to climate finance, and recognition as frontline defenders against environmental degradation. Even though the process is far from over, as they have to ensure area demarcation, the indigenous victory at COP30 demonstrates how sustained advocacy and collective action can influence policy at the highest levels. For islands negotiating their own climate finance mechanisms and pushing for greater autonomy in managing their territories, the indigenous movement’s success offers both inspiration and strategic lessons. Island Innovation’s Activities Yesterday, Island Innovation convened indigenous leaders, urban planners, and resilience practitioners to explore mobility-sensitive adaptation strategies for islands. At the IOM Pavilion, participants discussed how climate-induced displacement can be reduced through nature-based solutions, indigenous architecture, and participatory governance. The panel showcased how integrating traditional knowledge into infrastructure planning strengthens adaptation in coastal cities and island communities facing rising seas and water insecurity. Virtual course turns COP30 insights into local strategies Our ongoing Sustainable Islands Course connected global COP30 developments with regional climate action through live insights and collaborative strategy sessions. This week’s virtual course session featured a live vlog from Belém, where CEO James Ellsmoor and Director of Communications Thaiz Maciel shared reflections on COP30’s representation gap and the limited visibility of island voices at the negotiations due to logistical challenges. JOIN THE NEXT COHORT- JOIN THE CONVERSATION #IslandVoicesCOP30 Brazil Wins Limited Backing for COP30 Climate-Health Plan, But Nations Commit No Finance Turkey, The Islands And Büyükada: Sustainability, World Heritage And Children’s Rights From Lens Of COP30–31- OpEd The FARMS Initiative launches its Protein Shift standards at COP30 to encourage plant-protein financing Limited-time discount for GSIS2026 Design the future of sustainable island development with leaders, innovators, funders, and policymakers at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit on April 2026 in Gran Canaria. Use code “GSIS2026-COP30” for a 25% discount. Valid until the 24th only RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT $137 OFF- Today’s island events at COP30 If you have relevant COP30 updates or announcements, please contact us via [email protected], and we’ll be happy to share them (keeping in mind we have to limit promotional content). JOIN THE WHATSAPP FOR MORE UPDATES

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Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026
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Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026

Morgan Stanley described the outlook for the gaming industry as positive in a recent memo, noting that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) continues to grow at over 10% year over year. The private bank forecasts GGR to rise by 16% through April 2026. Morgan Stanley analysts highlight a gap between consensus earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates and GGR growth expectations. While consensus EBITDA is projected to grow by 9% year over year in the fourth quarter, this falls significantly short of the 16% GGR growth forecast, even without assuming margin expansion. The bank suggests this gap “could mean upside to current EBITDA expectations.” Regarding operators in the city, Morgan Stanley expressed confidence in Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) ahead of the fourth quarter, pointing to market share gains as a major factor. The bank expects Galaxy’s EBITDA to improve in the fourth quarter, helped by lower operating expenses following one-time marketing costs in the third quarter related to Capella’s pre-opening. The bank also highlighted MGM China’s strong position. MGM reported a 100-basis-point increase in its GGR market share in October compared with the third quarter. Analysts also noted MGM’s year-over-year growth of more than 10% in its high-end customer segment, supported by the recent launch of the Alpha Gaming Club. These comments follow Citigroup’s sector memo, which observed a roughly 6% moderation in GGR during the second week of November compared with the first nine days of the month, when the daily run rate was about MOP711 million. Citi attributed this slight dip to hotel rooms being occupied by athletes participating in the National Games, which temporarily reduced the average length of player stays and playtime. The 15th National Games will continue until tomorrow.

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Smoking rate falls 31%, SSM data shows
Health

Smoking rate falls 31%, SSM data shows

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced that Macau has achieved a significant public health milestone by meeting and exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 target for reducing tobacco use well ahead of schedule. According to data released by the bureau, the smoking rate among residents aged 15 and above has dropped from 16.9% before the implementation of the Tobacco Control Law to 11.6% in 2023. This represents a relative decrease of 31.4%, surpassing the WHO’s global target of a 30% relative reduction in tobacco use by 2025. The announcement was made as the bureau concurrently marked World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, with this year’s theme, “Short of Breath? Think COPD,” to underscore the link between smoking and the respiratory disease. This significant reduction in smoking is the result of over a decade of comprehensive tobacco control measures implemented under the Tobacco Control Law that took effect on January 1, 2012. The government’s multi-pronged strategy has integrated stringent legislation, consistent enforcement, public education campaigns, and the promotion of smoking cessation services through a “frontline-focused” and “resource-decentralized” approach. In a strategic move to counter new public health threats, the Tobacco Control Law was revised in 2022 to impose a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, distribution, sale, import, and export of e-cigarettes, also prohibiting their carrying in and out of Macau. This preemptive action has been crucial in preventing a rise in nicotine use among youth through e-cigarette and tobacco products. Alongside these regulatory measures, the SSM’s smoking cessation services have provided critical support for residents. Since the establishment of Smoking Cessation Consultation Clinics across all Health Centres in 2006, the program has offered free, dedicated support from healthcare staff. The demand for these services remains strong, with the clinics recording approximately 1,970 patient visits in the first ten months of this year alone. COPD remains a pressing global health concern and is the world’s fourth leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 3.5 million fatalities in 2021, accounting for about 5% of global mortality. Health authorities stress that smoking cessation is not only the most effective way to prevent COPD but also the most cost-efficient intervention for managing the disease. Residents seeking to quit are encouraged to utilize available resources, including referrals at local Health Centres, making an appointment via the “My Health” section in the One Account app, or by calling the dedicated hotline at 2848 1238 during office hours. Ricaela Diputado

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HIV cases declining, SSM warns risks persist
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HIV cases declining, SSM warns risks persist

The AIDS Prevention and Control Commission held its annual work meeting earlier this week to present the results of its activities and the current status of HIV in Macau. At the meeting, Health Bureau (SSM) director Alvis Lo said the city has maintained a low HIV infection rate thanks to nearly two decades of coordinated prevention efforts. He said the progress achieved since the body was established in 2005, crediting interdepartmental cooperation and community engagement. Between January and September this year, Macau reported 28 new HIV cases, evenly divided between residents and non-residents. All 14 resident cases involved men; half were aged 18 to 39, and the other half were 40 or older. According to data disclosed by the SSM, thirteen of the cases resulted from homosexual or bisexual contact, with only one linked to heterosexual contact.Officials stated that HIV infections among drug users, once a major concern, have declined significantly due to ongoing programs led by the Social Welfare Bureau aimed at preventing needle sharing. No new HIV cases related to shared needles have been reported since 2015. Officials report that more than 90% of residents are receiving treatment and achieving viral suppression. Despite these positive results, the SSM still urges residents to get tested, recommending that all adults be tested at least once and undergo annual testing if they engage in ongoing high-risk behaviors. Free rapid tests, self-testing programs, and community and university outreach efforts have been expanded to increase public awareness and participation in testing. Under the “Healthy Macau Action Plan,” authorities continue to work toward the goal of eliminating AIDS, emphasizing early screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The SSM stressed that sex education remains a crucial part of prevention efforts, stating that the Education and Youth Development Bureau will continue enhancing sex education programs in schools, families, and communities by introducing age-appropriate content, increasing teacher training, and organizing exhibitions, workshops, and theater events. Online platforms have also been established to provide resources for parents.

MDT,Renato Marques
Macau-Hengqin University Town set for postgraduate launch next September
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Macau-Hengqin University Town set for postgraduate launch next September

Postgraduate education programs are planned to launch in September next year for the development of the Macao-Hengqin International Education University Town, with a target of 1,200 students in its first year. During the announcement of this year’s Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai revealed that the government is actively promoting the construction of four major engineering projects for the University Town. The projects will be carried out in three phases. Phase one involves the school establishment period, utilizing existing facilities in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, and will accommodate the University of Macau (UM), Macau Polytechnic University (MPU), and Macau University of Tourism (UTM) as they begin operations. Phase two will involve the construction of UM’s Cooperation Zone Campus, and phase three will cover the construction of the Cooperation Zone campuses for MPU and UTM. In addition, the CE stated that the development of the Macau Pearl River West Bank International Air Transport Hub will focus on advancing the main structural work of the Hengqin Front Cargo Terminal, establishing an efficient transport system connecting Macau International Airport with the Hengqin cargo facility. Ricaela Diputado

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Nicolle Wallace Slams Pam Bondi’s ‘Maximum Transparency’ Promise for Epstein Files: ‘The Public Isn’t Buying It’ | Video
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Nicolle Wallace Slams Pam Bondi’s ‘Maximum Transparency’ Promise for Epstein Files: ‘The Public Isn’t Buying It’ | Video

Nicolle Wallace slammed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for promising “maximum transparency” when it came to the Epstein files following Congress’ nearly unanimous vote in favor of their release. On Wednesday’s episode of “Deadline: White House,” the MS NOW host took the U.S. Attorney General and President Donald Trump to task for claiming transparency while also refusing to release the records themselves and force it through a laborious House and Senate vote. “Following the law and maximum transparency when it comes to the Epstein files,” Wallace said. “Public isn’t buying it. Those are two things this Department of Justice is not known for, even among Republicans. “Again, if Pam Bondi wanted transparency when it comes to the Epstein material, she could have released the files instead of publishing an unsigned memo that said she wasn’t going to, that sought to sweep the whole thing under the rug,” Wallace continued. “Comments like her comments today, though, are part of a pattern by Team Trump that suggests anything but maximum transparency.” Watch the full “Deadline: White House” segment below: Bondi renewed her promise of maximum transparency after the effort to release the files passed in both the House and Senate on Tuesday. Trump has yet to sign the Epstein Bill and has not announced a timeline on when it will happen, though the vote mandates he has 30 days. “We have released 33,000, over 33,000 Epstein documents to the Hill and we’ll continue to follow the law and to have maximum transparency,” Bondi said in a press conference. “Also, we will always encourage all victims to come forward.” On Tuesday, Congress passed the bill ordering the U.S. Justice Department to release its files on Epstein within 30 days. The measure was sent to Trump to sign into law after it was approved in a 427-1 House vote. The bill will require the DOJ to publicize all classified documents and communications related to Epstein, as well as investigate all materials on his probe and prosecution.

Jacob Bryant,Team Trump
Diesel trucks are shifting to electric, possibly changing global LNG and diesel demand
World

Diesel trucks are shifting to electric, possibly changing global LNG and diesel demand

China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. In 2020, nearly all new trucks in China ran on diesel. By the first half of 2025, battery-powered trucks accounted for 22% of new heavy truck sales, up from 9.2% in the same period in 2024, according to Commercial Vehicle World, a Beijing-based trucking data provider. The British research firm BMI forecasts electric trucks will reach nearly 46% of new sales this year and 60% next year. Heavy trucks carry the lifeblood of modern economies. They also contribute significantly to global emissions of carbon-dioxide: In 2019, road freight generated a third of all transport-related carbon emissions. Trucking has been considered hard to decarbonize since electric trucks with heavy batteries can carry less cargo than those using energy-dense diesel. Proponents of liquefied natural gas have viewed it as a less polluting option while technology for electric heavy vehicles matures. Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled to a liquid fuel for easy storage and transport. China’s trucking fleet, the world’s second-largest after the U.S., still mainly runs on diesel, but the landscape is shifting. Transport fuel demand is plateauing, according to the International Energy Agency and diesel use in China could decline faster than many expect, said Christopher Doleman, an analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Electric trucks now outsell LNG models in China, so its demand for fossil fuels could fall, and “in other countries, it might never take off,” he said. Costs fall in China’s electric truck pivot The share of electrics in new truck sales, from 8% in 2024 to 28% by August 2025, has more than tripled as prices have fallen. Electric trucks outsold LNG-powered vehicles in China for five consecutive months this year, according to Commercial Vehicle World. While electric trucks are twice to three times more expensive than diesel ones and cost roughly 18% more than LNG trucks, their higher energy efficiency and lower costs can save owners an estimated 10% to 26% over the vehicle’s lifetime, according to research by Chinese scientists. “When it comes to heavy trucks, the fleet owners in China are very bottom-line driven,” Doleman said. Early sales were buoyed by generous government incentives like a 2024 scheme for truck owners to trade in old vehicles. Owners can get up to about $19,000 to replace older trucks with newer or electric models. Investments in charging infrastructure are also boosting demand for electric trucks. Major logistics hubs, including in the Yangtze River Delta, have added dedicated charging stations along key freight routes. Cities like Beijing and Shanghai have built heavy-duty charging hubs along highways that can charge trucks in minutes. CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, launched a time-saving battery-swapping system for heavy trucks in May and said it plans a nationwide network of swap stations covering 150,000 kilometers (about 93,000 miles) out of China’s 184,000 kms (about 114,000 miles) of expressways. Global energy markets will feel the impact The surge in sales of electric trucks is cutting diesel use and could reshape future LNG demand, analysts say. Diesel consumption in China, the second-largest consumer of the fuel after the U.S., fell to 3.9 million barrels per day in June 2024, down 11% year-on-year and the largest drop since mid-2021, partly reflecting the shift to LNG and electric trucks, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “The rise of China’s electric truck sector is one of the more under-reported stories in the global energy transition, especially given its potential impact on regional diesel trade flows,” said Tim Daiss of APAC Energy Consultancy. LNG truck sales peaked in Sept 2023 and March 2024 after China eased transport restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Liuhanzi Yang of ICCT Beijing. By June 2025, sales had slipped 6% as electric trucks gained ground. Shell’s 2025 LNG Outlook projects that demand for imported LNG in China, the world’s largest LNG importer, will continue to rise partly due to LNG trucks. It also suggests LNG trucking might expand to other markets, such as India. China’s electric trucks are already cutting oil demand by the equivalent of more than a million barrels a day, estimates the New York-based research provider Rhodium Group. But Doleman views LNG as a “transitional step” unlikely to be seen apart from in China, where a vast pipeline infrastructure, abundant domestic gas production and byproducts like coke oven gas created conditions conducive to LNG-fueled trucking not seen elsewhere. China’s is planning new emission standards for vehicles that will limit multiple pollutants and set average greenhouse gas targets across a manufacturer’s fleet. This will make it “almost impossible” for companies relying solely on fossil-fuel vehicles to comply, Yang said. A 2020 ICCT study found LNG-fueled trucks cut emissions by 2%-9% over 100 years but can be more polluting in the short run due to leaks of methane, a potent planet-warming gas that can trap more than 80 times more heat in the atmosphere in the short term than carbon dioxide. Modern diesel now nearly matches LNG in air-quality performance. China is eyeing the global e-truck market Already the world’s largest exporter of passenger cars, China is turning its sights to the global electric truck market. Chinese automakers have kept costs down and sped up truck manufacturing while ensuring different parts work seamlessly together with in-house production of most key components, from batteries to motors and electronics, said Bill Russo, founder and CEO of the Shanghai-based consultancy Automobility Limited. China’s hyperactive delivery industry, particularly urban freight trucks, has been an early proving ground for these vehicles, he noted. In 2021-2023, exports of Chinese heavy-duty trucks including EVS to the Middle East and North Africa grew about 73% annually while shipments to Latin America rose 46%, according to a McKinsey & Company report. The share of electrics is expected to grow, though limited charging infrastructure could pose a challenge. China’s Sany Heavy Industry says it will start exporting its electric trucks to Europe in 2026. It is has already exported some electric trucks to the U.S., Asian countries like Thailand and India, and the the United Arab Emirates, among others. In June, Chinese EV maker BYD broke ground in Hungary for an electric truck and bus factory, with an eye toward a mandatory European target of cutting carbon emissions from new trucks by 90% by 2040 compared to 2019 levels. Prices of zero-emission trucks in Europe must roughly halve to become affordable alternatives to diesel, according to another study in 2024 by McKinsey. Volvo told The Associated Press that it didn’t comment on competitors but welcomed “competition on fair terms,” while Scania did not respond. “Things are shaking up,” Daiss said. ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL, HANOI, MDT/AP

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Ex-FBI employee says gay pride flag led to firing | ABS-CBN News
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Ex-FBI employee says gay pride flag led to firing | ABS-CBN News

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Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel to cease operations Monday
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Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel to cease operations Monday

The Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 24. Melco Resorts, the gaming concessionaire, will reallocate “all electronic gaming machines at the Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel” to Melco’s “other casinos in the SAR, as approved by the DICJ.” The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Directorate (DICJ) will supervise the closure process to ensure legal compliance and orderly handling of cash, prizes, and gaming slips. The 44 Melco-employed staff will be reassigned within Melco’s Macau operations, with protections for their remuneration and benefits. Customers can also continue using gaming slips at select Melco venues (Altira Casino, Mocha Inner Harbor, Mocha Golden Dragon, and Mocha Sintra Hotel).

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NBL superstar Bryce Cotton opens up after coach’s caring act amid distressing scenes in 36ers’ loss to Hawks
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NBL superstar Bryce Cotton opens up after coach’s caring act amid distressing scenes in 36ers’ loss to Hawks

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton has thanked Adelaide 36ers assistant coach Kerry Williams for his support during highly emotional scenes on Wednesday night. Cotton was scoreless early and then appeared proppy later in the Sixers’ 97-85 loss to Illawarra, with club staff reporting he was experiencing nausea. But he was also seen wiping away tears before hinting much more personal troubles were affecting him. “I was dealing with a lot. I was able to channel my energy and focus on staying in the games and giving it all I got,” Cotton told SEN. “Last thing I wanted to do, despite what I was going through is come out (of the game) and we end up losing. That would have really bothered me. “If we were going to strike out, I wanted to strike out swinging at least. “(I believe) no matter the things that you face or what you’re dealing with, you don’t run from it. “I’ve always played this game from my heart, and I wanted to be sure, even through everything I was feeling, that I didn’t let my teammates down and still be effective.” Emotions spilled over for the five-time MVP after Williams stepped in to embrace and talk through things with the star guard during a break in play between free throws. “I’m one of those guys when I’m struggling, and then you show me some support, that makes me almost more emotional,” Cotton said. “One of the coaches pulled me aside, and he said a quick prayer with me, and it just made me lose it all over again. “It meant the world to me for him to pray for me in that moment.” Cotton had started the game scoreless but hit two three-pointers inside two minutes in the second quarter. In the third term, Cotton feasted on inexperienced opposite man Johny Narkle with his footwork, shooting yet another three through Narkle’s foul on a four-point play then stepping around him for a deep two. The American-born combo guard finished with six made threes from 10 attempts. “He just was a little nauseated. He must’ve been really sick, guys, you know what I mean? 36 minutes, zero turnovers, 13 assists, 31 points. He was really feeling sick,” Adelaide coach Mike Wells joked. “It’s not a big issue. He was just a little upset, his stomach or whatever not feeling great.” Cotton’s combination with Isaac Humphries was particularly valuable and helped the big man to outshine his opposite centre - three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee (12 points, 10 rebounds). Cotton dished up three assists to Humphries (22 points, nine rebounds) in the third quarter alone, notably popping the ball up for the big man to land a two-handed dunk through the lane. With Cotton in fine touch, the Sixers finished the third term on a 10-2 run that handed the hosts a lead they never surrendered. A particular highlight came in the final two minutes of the game as Cotton sent a long pass into the key for a flying Zylan Cheatham (12 points, seven assists) to throw down an alley-oop. The Hawks have now lost seven consecutive games in Adelaide and have a 4-8 record begin their championship defence. “We’ve had a tough go this whole year and wins are so valuable,” said Hawks guard Tyler Harvey. “We’re going to do everything we can to play consistently for four quarters. If things don’t go right, we can’t sulk, we’ve just got to get right back to it. If we do that, we’ll give ourselves a chance against anybody.” Quentin Peterson’s five three-pointers from seven attempts were a bright spot for a Hawks side that came up short of answers once the league’s biggest star began rolling. In a moment of late drama, referees ejected Sixers import Nick Rakocevic for leaving the bench and entering the court during a fracas between McGee and Cheatham. But by that point, the result was beyond doubt.

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Scientist shares 'what NASA should have told us' about 'alien mothership' 3I/ATLAS in press conference
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Scientist shares 'what NASA should have told us' about 'alien mothership' 3I/ATLAS in press conference

A Harvard professor has weighed in on the 3I/ATLAS debate, sharing 'what NASA should have emphasized' about the suspected alien mothership . NASA boffins held a press conference on Wednesday, quashing speculation that the interstellar object hurtling through our solar system is a spacecraft and confirming that it is a comet. However, physicist Avi Loeb is convinced 3I/ATLAS could still be a spacecraft and says NASA haven't told us the full story. The Harvard professor has vowed to analyse pictures over the coming days to determiner whether it could be a threat to Earth. He said: "NASA’s representatives should have emphasized what we do not understand about 3I/ATLAS rather than insist that it is a familiar comet from a new birth environment. "They stated that 3I/ATLAS does what comets do, namely shed gas and dust and responds to gravity. But a spacecraft that collected dust and CO2, CO & H2O ices on its surface by traveling through the cold interstellar medium could have also developed an outer layer of dust mixed with ices that sublimate when illuminated by sunlight. "We should not 'judge a book by its cover', because we all know about the Trojan Horse which appeared unthreatening to the guardians of the City of Troy. When monitoring an interstellar visitor, we should not fall prey to traditional thinking but scrutinize new interpretations." Professor Loeb, the Baird Professor of Science and Institute director at Harvard University, pointed again to anomalies which suggest 3I/ATLAS, including its mass compared to other interstellar objects, and the behaviour of jets which project from it, which "could reveal fragments from an iceberg that broke up or mini-probes released by a technological mothership". He suggested that, if it is an alien mothership, 3I/ATLAS could be sending probes to Mars and Earth as it visits our solar system. He said we could know by Christmas whether it is a spaceship, and advised alien watchers to note December 19 in their calendars, as that is the date when 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to Earth. "We should know the answer by the time 3I/ATLAS is closest to Earth on December 19, 2025, a gift of new interstellar knowledge for the holidays," he posted on his website . "Life is worth living if we allow for the unexpected to surprise us. Bureaucrats or unimaginative scientists want us to believe in the expected. But the rest of us know that the best is yet to come." Earlier on Wednesday, Dr. Tom Statler, the lead scientist for solar system small bodies with NASA, said 3I/ATLAS may have come from "a very old solar system", while Elon Musk also joined the debate . Dr Statler said: "Quite possibly, we can’t say this for sure, but the likelihood is that it came from a solar system older than our own solar system itself, which gives me goosebumps to think about frankly, because that means that 3I/ATLAS is not just a window into another solar system, it’s a window into the deep past – and so deep into the past that it predates even the formation of our earth and the sun," he said. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .

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