By Liu Chien-ling and Bernadette Hsiao TAIPEI, Taiwan, (CNA) – The Taiwan-based Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) released its 2024 White Paper Friday, which outlined four main challenges facing Taiwan’s industries and raised seven key strategies to the government for boosting industrial competitiveness. According to the White Paper, the seven key strategies included restructuring an industrial ecosystem that supports Taiwan’s socioeconomic development, enhancing infrastructure resilience, establishing Taiwan as a new hub for the global supply chain, and rebuilding a peaceful cross-strait dynamic. They also included laying the groundwork for AI, reviewing immigration and talent recruitment systems, and creating a…
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The Manchester City vs Arsenal match at the Etihad Stadium was an absolute thriller for supporters and neutrals because the result could determine the eventual Champions The game got off to a fiery start with a VAR check just seconds after kickoff, as Kai Havertz bumped into Rodri, but was deemed as just a body bump no malice involved from the German.Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead after just nine minutes, but Arsenal equalized through Riccardo Calafiori’s thunderous strike into the top right corner. The match continued intensely, with Arsenal taking the lead through Gabriel’s header from a corner, but…
It’s been a rough beginning for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts against the Saints. He was responsible for two early miscues, ending a pair of promising Philadelphia drives. On a third-and-9 from New Orleans’ 11-yard line, Hurts threw an interception in the end zone to safety Tyrann Mathieu. During the Eagles’ following possession, Hurts fumbled on a second-and-10 from the Saints 40-yard line, and linebacker Willie Gay pounced on the loose ball, ending a 10-play, 36-yard drive that took 6:33 off the clock. Hurts entered Week 3 with three interceptions and two fumbles, and his ugly start against New Orleans continued…
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as the ruling party meets in Liverpool.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to protect public services and ruled out austerity measures as his Labour Party’s annual conference kicks off, its first in 15 years as a governing party. The four-day gathering in northwest England’s Liverpool city that started on Sunday came almost three months after Labour secured a runaway general election victory over the Conservatives. Under pressure over the government’s decision to limit winter fuel payments to the elderly and use donations for clothing and hospitality,…
Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are being challenged: Work together — not only on front-burner issues but on modernizing the international institutions born after World War II so they can tackle the threats and problems of the future. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the challenge a year ago after sounding a global alarm about the survival of humanity and the planet: Come to a “Summit of the Future” and make a new commitment to multilateralism – the foundation of the United Nations and many other global bodies…
First Influenza Vaccine that does not need to be administered by a Health Care Provider ATLANTA, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration approved Friday, FluMist for self-or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B in individuals 2 through 49 years of age. FluMist is sprayed into the nose and has been used safely and effectively for many years. It was initially approved by the FDA in 2003 for use in individuals 5 through 49 years of age, and in 2007, the FDA approved the use of FluMist to…
Odunsi (The Engine) Lyrics”Blu Intentions” is the second track on Odunsi’s latest EP, Nigerian Boyfriend, take a look at the song’s lyrics below.Nigerian Boyfriend EP Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘Back In Office’ Lyrics by OdunsiOdunsi – Blu Intentions LyricsChorusShe love me ’cause she look good beside meShe love me ’cause she look good beside meShe love me ’cause she look good beside meShe love me ’cause she look good beside meShe love me ’cause she look good beside meShe love me ’cause she look good beside meRefrainHow’s it feel to lose yourself to me(Every day, you’re changing, you’re changing)How’s it feel…
The New York Giants can’t seem to get their act together this season. On the opening kickoff against the Cleveland Browns, Giants second-year running back Eric Gray fumbled at New York’s 23-yard line, and Browns safety Grant Delpit recovered it. On the ensuing play, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw a 24-yard touchdown to wide receiver Amari Cooper, giving Cleveland an early 7-0 lead. The Giants (0-2) couldn’t afford a terrible start against the Browns (1-1). They’re coming off an embarrassing 21-18 road loss to the Washington Commanders (1-1) in Week 2. Before the loss to Washington, Giants head coach Brian Daboll…
A longstanding, simmering conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah is escalating. Overnight on Sunday, exchanges following devastating attacks on Hezbollah’s communication systems ratcheted up tension across the border, with chances of war imminent, according to Israeli Army former Brigadier General Amir Avivi. What’s happening right now? A lot. On Saturday, an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut killed 14, including a senior Hezbollah commander, and wounded 66. Israel’s military says it launched 400 attacks on Lebanon overnight on Sunday, while Hezbollah says it fired rockets at the Ramat David airbase near the Israeli city of Haifa.…
A top adviser to Mayor Eric Adams under federal investigation delayed for months a multimillion-dollar contract to provide caseworkers at migrant shelters, an investigation by THE CITY has found — hampering urgent efforts to help asylum-seekers get work papers and exit the shelter system as their numbers in the city skyrocketed.Without explaining his motives, Tim Pearson, a senior advisor to Adams assigned by the mayor to monitor asylum-seeker shelter contracts, held up the contract with Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting LLC in early 2023, even after it had already been approved by the agency in charge of the effort, the…