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Photo: Динар Фатыхов The main theme of the Russian Venture Forum 2024 will be the development of technological entrepreneurship, and for the first time the focus will be on the involvement of young people in knowledge-intensive businesses. “After that, the taste will develop and we will launch new promotional programs for young people,” said Rifkat Minikhanov, chairman of the organizing committee, in explaining the concept for the upcoming event. The latest amendments to the program were made at the final meeting of the organizing committee. One of its members, Deputy Minister of the Russian Ministry of Higher Education and Science…
image caption, Iran is the world’s 7th largest oil producerArticle informationauthor, Mariko Oirole, business reporterApril 19, 2024, 04:41 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoGlobal oil and gold prices soared and stock prices fell after U.S. officials said an Israeli missile had struck Iran.After an initial sharp move in Asia on Friday, the market reaction eased, with Brent crude rising about 1.7% to above $88 per barrel and gold hovering near $2,400 per ounce.Following this news, the benchmark stock indexes of Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea also fell.Investors are closely monitoring Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and missile attacks on the country…
Apple on Friday announced it would remove Mehta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store on government orders, potentially escalating the technology war between the US and China.The iPhone maker said China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration, ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from its app stores, citing national security concerns. Apple said it complied because “we are obligated to abide by the laws of the countries in which we operate, even if we disagree.”A Meta spokesperson referred Apple for comment. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported that Apple removed the app.Officials briefed on the situation said the…
A government-backed investment fund that provides seed capital to science and technology startups and small and medium-sized enterprises. A total of £8 million will be allocated. The agency said investment amounts typically range from £100,000 to £500,000 and the fund will be managed by Future Planet Capital. “This Government is on the side of innovators and risk-takers in a rapidly changing sector like space,” said Andrew Griffiths MP, Minister for Space, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. “Today’s new Space Investment Fund aims to ensure we harness the potential of our homegrown talent and provide support to bring them into…
The American Bar Association recently adopted new accreditation standards for law schools (public or private) that require them to have policies in place that protect academic freedom and freedom of expression for faculty, staff, and students. This standard applies to all persons who teach law school courses, regardless of status, and also applies to research activities, publications, law school governance, civil service responsibilities, and teaching. Law school policies must:(1) Protect the right of faculty, students, and staff to communicate their opinions.controversial or unpopular, such as through heated debate, demonstrations, or protests;(2) Prohibit or substantially prohibit destructive acts that impede freedom…
New Delhi: Power stocks fell at 10:29 am on Friday. Indo Tech Transformers Ltd. (up 5.44%), Power and Instrumentation (Gujarat) Ltd. (up 4.93%), Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd. (up 3.98%), Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (up 0.85%), GE T&D India Ltd. (up 0.27%), Voltamp Transformers Ltd. (up 0.11%), KEC International Ltd. (up 0.10%) and Karma Energy Ltd. (up 0.08%) were the top gainers. Reliance Power Ltd. (down 3.32%), Orient Green Power Company Ltd. (down 3.10%), Energy Development Company Ltd. (down 3.08%), Jyoti Structures Ltd. (down 3.01%), KPI Green Energy Ltd. (down ) 2.85%), SJVN Ltd. (down 2.62%), Suzlon Energy Ltd. (down…
CNN — Late Thursday night, the House Rules Committee passed a package of foreign aid bills out of committee with support from Democrats. This shows that Republicans in the chamber will need to rely on Democrats to pass legislation. Three Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, and Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, voted against the bill in committee, but all Democrats on the committee voted in favor. Three Republican hardliners on the committee had threatened to veto rules on the foreign aid bill. The four bills head to the full House on Friday for…
As F1 returns to Shanghai after a five-year hiatus and steps into the unknown, it is Lance Stroll who sets the pace and surprises in the weekend’s only practice ahead of Oscar Piastri. Ta. From trackside fires to heated moments between Nico Hulkenberg, Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri, the only practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix did not disappoint. Lance Stroll pushes Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen to first place in China Touted by some experts as the most important practice session of the season given the many unknowns, Esteban on new floors caps FP1 being the only practice…
House Republicans took a key step toward moving their long-delayed foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel late Thursday night after having to rely on Democratic votes to move it from a key committee to the floor. I took a step.The 9-3 vote in the key Rules Committee was the first step in a complex process the House is expected to take in the coming days to approve the $95 billion aid package. It reflects the extent of the far-right’s anger at Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to force the bill over the objections of ultra-conservative Republicans, and the extent to…
Tom Westbrook looks ahead to European and global markets.A tough week for financial markets has come to an end due to tensions in the Middle East. Barring a reversal, global stocks are on track for their biggest weekly decline since September, and the dollar is at a year-to-date high.Even before Asian markets turned decisively risk-averse following reports of explosions in Iran and Israeli attacks, investors were spooked by disappointing earnings and hawkish Fedspeak.Reports of Iran’s attack on Isfahan then pushed gold above $2,400 an ounce and Brent crude above $90 a barrel, driving demand for the dollar and yen. Stocks…