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BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials claimed they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. “Knock on wood,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said as he opened the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. “We are perhaps close to a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said. "Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? examined reports from the and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. 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The state’s jobless rate remained unchanged during November at 3.7% amid the slow tracking of lost jobs in western North Carolina. Economists have expected the initial round of individuals temporarily or permanently out of work due to Hurricane Helene damage would show up in the October and November state rates. The brunt of Helene ravaged the region on Sept. 27-28. “Because of the difficulty of surveying people in western North Carolina, these reports should have a big asterisk attached to it, indicating conclusions should be shelved due to the difficulty of accessing people and companies after Helene,” said Michael Walden, an economics professor at N.C. State University. As has been the pattern since early 2023, there was churn among the 10 private-sector categories during November. In the employer survey, there was a 14,700 net gain in private sector jobs from October, as well as a net gain of 300 government jobs. People are also reading... Leading the way in hiring was the professional and business services sector at 6,700, followed by 3,800 in construction, 3,400 in education and health services, 2,600 in other services and 900 in the lower-wage leisure and hospitality services. Economists say it is likely the boost on construction jobs is related to repair and recovery work in western N.C. Meanwhile, there was a 3,000 loss of manufacturing jobs, along with 300 in information technology. Over the past year, the state has had a net gain of 66,200 private-sector and 16,000 government jobs. Topping the private sector is 29,000 in educational and health services, 16,000 in professional and business services, 15,700 in leisure and hospitality services, and 7,600 in construction. Meanwhile, there was a loss of 7,500 in manufacturing. In the household survey, there was an overall 1,638 decline in the labor force from October, representing 1,747 fewer employed North Carolinians and 109 more listed as newly unemployed and looking for work. When people leave the work force, they are no longer considered as unemployed. Taking a year-over-year look, the state’s labor force is up 0.3%, or by 13,162. That represents a net gain of 4,027 people listed as employed and an increase of 9,135 of those considered unemployed and looking for work. rcraver@wsjournal.com 336-727-7376 @rcraverWSJ Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Teens eye teaching, commerce and health in first-round university offersThe Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Arrest of Simon Ekpa: Joyful News The news of the arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland, the self-acclaimed leader of IPOB after the extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya in 2021, and some of his cohorts, has been music to my ears and that of a great multitude. It was long overdue. When, from the comfort of his home in Finland, warmly ensconced in his white and gold embroidered bathrobe, Simon Ekpa ordered a one-week sit at home in the South East in July 2023, I condemned him and his terrorist activities on this page. In fact, I said that he should be arrested in Finland, and extradited to Nigeria to face criminal charges ranging from treasonable offences to terrorism, amongst others. Little did I know, that the issue of extradition wasn’t quite clear cut. How Ekpa will be brought to justice, at least, for the crimes he is alleged to have committed in Nigeria, is another matter; because, based on the laws of Finland which apply to Finnish citizens for crimes committed outside Finland – and Ekpa is said to be a Finnish Citizen – see the definition of Finnish Citizen is Section 6(2) & (3) of The Criminal Code of Finland (CCF) , and the fact that Nigeria doesn’t have an Extradition Treaty with Finland (see the First Schedule (Section 1(5)) of the Extradition Act 2004 (EA)) , it’s rather unlikely that we will be seeing Simon Ekpa in Nigeria anytime soon. The extraordinary rendition style used to bring Nnamdi Kanu back home is also out of the question, since Ekpa is already in the custody of law enforcement in Finland. Nigerians were already suffering from untold economic hardship, and one criminal, insensitive, bombastic element, Simon Ekpa, living safely and comfortably in faraway Finland, was forcing hardworking Nigerians who are desperately trying to eke out a daily living to survive, which if they don’t earn, their families may starve, to stay at home for a whole week! At the time, we saw a video of masked men destroying the wares of those who were brave enough to ignore the sit-at-home order and come out to sell their perishables like vegetables, which, if they didn’t sell immediately would simply rot in a day or two, resulting in losses, while others were physically assaulted for daring to do so. Offences While the right to self-determination is accepted as a basic human right – see Article 1(1) of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) adopted on 16/12/1966, it is undeniable that Ekpa and his IPOB or whatever group he superintends, crossed the line between the agitation for self-determination and criminality, a long time ago. Breaching the right of the people of the South East to personal liberty and freedom of movement, contrary to Sections 35(1) & 41(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)(the Constitution) by prohibiting them from going about their legitimate concerns on Mondays, or for one week or any other time, while using violence and intimidation to make the people comply (false imprisonment); terrorism – terrorist acts including but not limited to, allegations of involvement in the bombing/destruction of Government facilities, allegations of murder, assault, infliction of grievous bodily harm, recruiting members to use violence to achieve the end of the secession of Biafra from Nigeria, military training of members, demanding the allegiance of members by oath taking and counselling them to unleash violence against the State, intimidation and overawe of the Government/South East Governors/State and the people, and funding terrorist activities – see the various terrorism offences in Part V of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 (TPPA). In Boro & Ors v Republic (1966) LPELR-25346 (SC) per Adetokunbo Adegboyega Ademola, JSC (later CJN) the Apex Court cited the definition of Professor Gledhill of the words ‘overawe’ and ‘intimidate’ thus: “To intimidate is to deter from some course of action by threats; to overawe is to put a person in such fear, that he hesitates to do what he has a mind to do”. The activities of Ekpa and his cohorts, fit like a glove into Professor Gledhill’s definition, as they put the people of the South East in such a state of fear, that majority of the people have stayed home every Monday since 2021 when the forced sit-at-home was declared; and also into the definition of Treason and Conspiracy to Commit Treason provided in Section 37 of the Criminal Code Act 1916 (CCA) (applicable in Southern Nigeria), which both carry the death sentence upon conviction. Also see Sections 15 & 46 of the EFCC Act 2004, amongst other laws; Enahoro v Queen (1965) LPELR-25238(SC) per Chukwunweike Idigbe, JSC on the offence of Treason in Section 37 of the CCA, and the prescribed punishment of death upon being found guilty of committing the offence. In Boro & Ors v Republic (Supra) , the activities of Boro and his associates were similar to that of Ekpa and his group, the only difference being that Boro was physically present in Nigeria. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the trial court, convicting the Appellants for treason and sentencing them to death. Also see the case of Abdulmumini v FRN (2017) LPELR-43726(SC) per Ejembi Eko, JSC on how the offence of conspiracy (to commit a terrorist act) can be inferred. Hurdles to Ekpa’s Extradition There are however, some hurdles to Ekpa being extradited to Nigeria, but, this doesn’t mean that he will escape justice. By virtue of Section 6(1) of the CCF, Finnish Law Applies to an offence committed outside of Finland by a Finnish Citizen, like Ekpa is alleged to have committed in Nigeria. It is therefore, unlikely that the Finnish Government would place a request for extradition from a Requesting State, particularly one that it doesn’t have an extradition treaty with, over and above her own laws. See Section 15 of the CCF. Undoubtedly, there are hefty allegations against Simon Ekpa and his IPOB group here in Nigeria, but, Finland is also not a Commonwealth Country that the EA applies to – see Section 2(1) of the EA. The fact that Ekpa has been arrested in Finland for spreading terrorist propaganda on social media, an offence which he is alleged to have committed in Lahti, Finland in 2021, though just a tip of the iceberg of the offences he is alleged to have committed in Nigeria, could also be an obstacle to his extradition, because not only is he already facing criminal charges in Finland, Finnish law applies to him for offences he may have committed outside the country. It appears to be an advantage for Ekpa, that he is a Finnish citizen, as an easy way to have sent Ekpa to face justice in Nigeria, would have been to have had him deported to Nigeria, had he not been a Finnish citizen. Also, prison in Finland would probably be a more palatable and comfortable experience than prison in Nigeria, as such countries take basic fundamental rights like humane treatment of prisoners/inmates more seriously than we do. Had there even been an extradition treaty between Nigeria and Finland, another hurdle for Nigeria in submitting her request to Finland to extradite Ekpa, would have been the death penalty which is not an option for punishment in Finland, as it was fully abolished there in 1972; and Nigeria would probably have had to take the death penalty off the table, as punishment for the crimes Ekpa would be charged for in Nigeria, for Finland to acede to such request. Life imprisonment is the only possible penalty for murder, treason, terrorism and the like in Finland. Undertaking that Ekpa would have a fair hearing, and his right to humane treatment devoid of torture etc, would be respected, may also have been a condition. See Sections 36(1) & 34(1)(a) of the Constitution. Again, treason and high treason are offences in Finland and Nigeria (dual criminality). See Sections 3 & 11 of the CCF on the offence of treason and high treason, and dual criminality respectively. Providing enough evidence of treason and other violent crimes like murder, assault, inflicting grievous bodily harm, to support an application for extradition, which are extraditable offences would help. It appears that, instead, all this information may have to be provided to the Finnish Government to prosecute Ekpa there. All Is Not Lost By virtue of Section 8 of the CCF, Finnish law applies to an offence committed outside Finland, which under Finnish law is an offence punishable with imprisonment of more than six months, if the country where the offence is committed, like Nigeria, requests that charges be brought against the offender like Ekpa in a Finnish court, or that the offender be extradited and the extradition request hasn’t been granted. This provision appears to apply to anyone, not necessarily only a Finnish citizen who is an offender. So, even if Ekpa cannot be extradited, the alternative is that he can be tried in Finland, not just for the offence he has been charged for there, but for those he is charged for in Nigeria. Additionally, part of the offences of conspiracy to commit treason and terrorism appear to have been committed in Finland, while possibly the funding of Terrorism in Nigeria may have happened there too, if funds were raised in Finland. The sum and substance of this is that, there must be a robust cooperation between Nigeria and Finland to bring Simon Ekpa to justice. Nigeria and Finland are signatories to the Rome Statute of 1/7/1998 making it “the duty of every State to exercise its criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for international crimes”. Section 7 of the CCF also recognises crimes defined as international crimes under the Rome Statute. The acts of aggression of Ekpa’s IPOB group, the suffering they inflicted on the people of the South East, allegedly killing, maiming and assaulting people, and destroying government facilities appear to be examples of war crimes which form international crimes under the Rome Statute and the CCF. Conclusion As long as Simon Ekpa is brought to justice, it doesn’t matter if it is achieved in Finland or Nigeria. The venue of the trial of all Ekpa’s offences, whether those committed in Finland or outside, appears more likely to be Finland, particularly as there is no Extradition Treaty between Nigeria and Finland, Finnish law applies to her citizens for crimes committed outside the country, the Rome Statute to which Nigeria and Finland are signatories, allows Finland to prosecute Ekpa for international crimes, and so does dual criminality. If Ekpa is tried and convicted for treason, terrorism etc in Finland, the maximum punishment he will get is life imprisonment. Unfortunately, life imprisonment doesn’t necessarily mean life in prison in Finland, as life imprisonment could be as short as 13 years imprisonment. But, still, punishing Simon Ekpa to the fullest extent of the law in Finland, will serve as a lesson to those who believe that because they are outside Nigeria, the law cannot catch up with them, since they are physically out of reach. Who knows if the Nigerian Government will be able to come to some sort of compromise with the Finnish Government, that if Simon Ekpa is convicted for treason and terrorism, the punishment of life imprisonment should mean life, since those offences carry the death penalty in Nigeria.

The New York Jets are turning to one of their former general managers to help them find their next GM and head coach. The franchise announced Monday that The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, will assist team owner Woody Johnson in the searches. Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, former GM of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, will be The 33rd Team's primary representatives in helping find replacements for former coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. The 33rd Team was founded in 2019 by Tannenbaum as a media and technology company. In their announcement, the Jets said The 33rd Team will help identify and vet GM and coach candidates and coordinate interviews. Douglas was fired last Tuesday , the latest shakeup for a franchise that had Super Bowl aspirations with a healthy Aaron Rodgers at quarterback but has limped to a 3-8 start and appears likely to miss the playoffs for a 14th consecutive year. Phil Savage, a senior football adviser with the Jets since 2019, will serve as the interim general manager for the rest of the season. The firing of Douglas came exactly six weeks after Johnson fired Saleh as coach on Oct. 8 after the Jets were 2-3 to open the season. New York has since gone 1-5 under defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was tabbed as the interim coach. The Jets are coming off their bye-week break and will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The franchise has plenty of questions to answer over the next several months, including decisions on their next general manager and coach — and the future of Rodgers. The four-time NFL MVP turns 41 next week, has dealt with leg issues all season and is off to the worst statistical start of his career. Tannenbaum and Spielman will help the Jets find the people to help Johnson and brother Christopher make those key decisions. Johnson took a similar approach in 2015, the last time the Jets hired a general manager and coach in the offseason. Former NFL GMs Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf worked as consultants for the team, which hired Mike Maccagnan as GM and Todd Bowles as coach. Tannenbaum, currently an analyst for ESPN, has first-hand familiarity with Johnson and the franchise. He worked in the Jets' front office for nine years before being promoted to general manager and serving in that role from 2006 to 2012. Tannenbaum helped build the 2009 and 2010 Jets teams that went to the AFC championship game in consecutive seasons under coach Rex Ryan. Ryan, who last coached the Jets in 2014 and also is currently an analyst for ESPN, recently has been lobbying on air for a return to New York's sideline. Tannenbaum also was Miami’s executive vice president of football operations from 2015 to 2018. Spielman served as the Vikings’ general manager from 2012 to 2021 after working as the team’s vice president of player personnel for six years. He was also the Dolphins’ GM in 2004 and served as an adviser last year for the Washington Commanders in their GM and coaching searches. ___ This story has been corrected to show that Spielman was formerly GM of the Minnesota Vikings instead of the Detroit Lions. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated PressWhy renewables growth won’t go away under Trump

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( MENAFN - Gulf Times) The GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, an initiative formed by leading GCC telecommunications operators, including Ooredoo, e&, Beyon, Du, STC, Zain, and Omantel, has announced the release of its first white paper, in collaboration with GSMA. Titled 'Green Shoots: A New Model for Renewables from the GCC', the document outlines the collective strategy and challenges Telecom operators face on their journey toward net-zero carbon emissions. It provides a comprehensive overview of the operational, technological, and regulatory challenges that telecom operators encounter in achieving decarbonisation. The white paper also delivers actionable strategies to drive sustainable energy adoption within the telecom industry, positioning the GCC as a leader in telecom sustainability and innovation. Fatima Sultan al-Kuwari, Group Chief HR and Sustainability Officer, Ooredoo, said:“The release of this white paper marks a significant step forward for the GCC telecom sector and highlights the power of collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. Through the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, we are uniting as an industry to pioneer sustainable solutions, share best practices, and create a greener future for our region. “This is just the beginning, and we are committed to pushing forward with innovative projects that support our journey toward net zero and demonstrate the leadership role the GCC can play in global sustainability efforts.” The white paper highlights the urgent need to address high energy consumption in telecom operations, identifying that renewables currently account for just 20% of the sector's energy. It also outlines the significant role telecom operators can play in enabling emissions reductions across industries, such as oil & gas, agriculture, and transportation through IoT and 5G connectivity. By tackling energy costs, which represent up to 20% of operating expenses, and deploying energy-efficient technologies, the telecom industry stands to improve profitability while supporting broader regional decarbonisation goals. The GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, established as a collaborative platform as part of the region's post-COP28 commitment to sustainability, is the first initiative of its kind in the region's telecom sector. The hub serves as a centralised platform for developing and testing sustainable solutions tailored for telecom operators, encouraging innovation and partnership across industries. By pooling resources and knowledge, the initiative aims to create an ecosystem that fosters collaboration and accelerates the adoption of renewable energy sources. The operators involved in the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub plan to build on this momentum with further projects and partnerships. By advancing renewable energy adoption and exploring innovative technologies, the initiative seeks to set a benchmark for sustainability practices in the telecom industry and inspire solution providers worldwide to join this critical mission. The full white paper is now available for download on the GSMA website. MENAFN22122024000067011011ID1109022138 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Matt Gaetz, the former U.S. Representative, has declared he will not seek a return to Congress next year. This announcement comes a day after he stepped back from his nomination to lead the Department of Justice under President-elect Donald Trump's administration due to allegations of misconduct. Gaetz's decision arose amid investigations into allegations of drug use and inappropriate relations with minors, charges he denies. His departure leaves a significant gap in the Republican majority in the House, as the party now holds 218 seats to the Democrats' 214, with only three races pending final results. In the wake of Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, for the justice role. Gaetz has praised Bondi, suggesting she will have an easier time earning Senate confirmation. (With inputs from agencies.)Introducing RoadBlock Solutions: A Merger of Five Road Safety Industry Leaders

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Personal Finance Visa Rules Change: Major changes in US visa and H-1B program, Indians going to America will have to take care of these things By Shyamu Maurya December 22, 2024 0 9 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Visa Rules Change: Major changes in US visa and H-1B program, Indians going to America will have to take care of these things US Visa Changes: Indians looking for jobs in America should also know about the changes in visa rules. America has also announced new changes regarding the most popular H-1B visa. Most Indian citizens go to America for jobs through this visa. US H-1B Visa Changes: People going to America to study or work should be aware of the new visa rules. From January 1, 2025, many changes will be made to reduce the long wait for visa appointments at the US Embassy in India. At the same time, the US ‘Department of Homeland Security’ (DHS) is also going to make a big change in the H-1B visa program. These changes will make the visa process easier and faster for Indian tech professionals. Talking about the new rules for visa appointment, now the appointment can be rescheduled once without paying any additional fee. But if you reschedule for the second time or miss the appointment, you will need a new appointment. For this, you will again have to pay a non-refundable fee of $185 (about Rs 15,730). The US Embassy has said that people should reach on time on the day of appointment, so that the visa process continues smoothly and no one faces any problem. Changes in H-1B visa rules The US H-1B visa was being misused, to prevent which the government has made some changes so that only skilled professionals can get work permits. From January 17, 2025, applicants applying for H-1B visa will have to prove that their academic qualification is directly related to the job they are applying for. Due to the new rules, it will be difficult for those who do not have any specialization to get H-1B visa. In simple words, for IT sector jobs, you will get H-1B visa only if you have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Also, now the process of H-1B visa extension will also become easier. Immigration officers will be able to process the extension request on the basis of earlier approvals. In this way the paperwork will be reduced and decisions will come quickly. At the same time, now it will also be strictly checked whether the companies are following the terms of the H-1B program or not. Interview Waiver Program Expanded The Interview Waiver Program has been expanded. In this way, people who have previously applied for US visa will no longer need to give an interview. This will reduce the waiting time. Old records will be used to process new applications. The new rules will benefit the most those who travel to the US often or have a good visa history. The visas of these people will be renewed easily. These changes in the H-1B visa program show that the US government is committed to meeting the needs of key industries, including the tech industry. India is a major source of skilled workers for Silicon Valley and other US tech hubs. Therefore, these changes are considered an important step to reduce the backlog and meet the needs of high-demand sectors like IT. Join Informal Newz Tags America H-1B visa rules VISA Rules Change Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Previous article Savings account rules: Do not deposit so much money in your bank account, otherwise be ready for a tax notice Shyamu Maurya Shyamu has done Degree in Fine Arts and has knowledge about bollywood industry. He started writing in 2018. Since then he has been associated with Informalnewz. 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