A locomotive crashed into the tail of the Cairo-bound passenger train Sunday in southern Egypt, killing at least one person and injuring multiple others, authorities said. It is the second train crash in a month in the North African country. The collision occurred in the province of Minya, 270 kilometers (about 168 miles) south of Cairo, the railway authority said in a statement, and two railway carriages fell into an adjacent watercourse. The cause of the crash was being investigated, the statement added. Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where an aging railway system has also been plagued by mismanagement.
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October 13, 2024 15:44 UTC
The U.K. has been gradually boosting its energy security by increasing its renewable energy capacity while continuing to produce natural gas. The risk of blackouts in the winter months in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest in four years thanks to the rise of the country’s renewable energy capacity. Most of the U.K.’s electricity came from renewable energy sources for the first time in 2020, at around 43 percent. The green energy mix consists mainly of wind, solar, bioenergy and hydroelectric sources. Investing in the diversification of the U.K.’s energy mix has helped the country boost its energy security, as well as move away from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
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October 13, 2024 13:41 UTC
The Silva Gallery of Art at The Pennington School will host From North Africa to North America, an exhibition of work by Alia Bensliman from October 11 through December 13. A reception, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 7:30pm with remarks at 7pm. The Silva Gallery is located on the School’s campus at 112 West Delaware Avenue in Pennington, New Jersey. https://www.aliabenslimanart.comGrowing up in Tunisia in North Africa, Bensliman’s art reflects a fusion of East and West with a passion for North African, Islamic, and Amazigh art. For further information, please call the Silva Gallery at 609–737–4133 or email them at [email protected]The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs.
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October 13, 2024 12:50 UTC
The Israeli military renewed Saturday (Oct. 12) orders for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their shelters. For most of the past week, fighting with Palestinian militants centred in and around Jabaliya, in Gaza's north, with Israeli war jets and artillery pounding the area. The IDF also reportedly ordered the three main hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate patients and medical staff. The Director of the Nursing Department at Kamal Edwan hospital lamented over teh destruction on Wednesday (Oct. 09). "Al-Nasr Children's Hospital is the largest hospital providing services to children.
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October 13, 2024 12:48 UTC
As AI promises to accelerate advanced automation in unprecedented levels, we are on the verge of a surge in Edge compute demand. And most likely, a substantial part of that Edge compute demand will be comprised of GPU clusters to provide distributed AI inference. Even as core data centre buildouts continue to unfold across vast expanses of the world, the shift toward Edge data centres presents both challenges and opportunities. Cutting-edge AI services cannot run inside everyday data centre servers; they need computers with high-performance graphics processing units, GPUs. A substantial part of that Edge compute demand will be comprised of GPU clusters to provide distributed AI inference.
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October 13, 2024 12:47 UTC
High housing targets dubbed 'daft'Housing targets and the affordability of homes prompted debate on BBC Politics NorthMeanwhile, South Tyneside Green councillor David Francis questioned the affordability of new homes. A council leader has labelled a 222% increase in the annual housing target for his area as "daft". He said: "I don't think setting a 222% increase to a housing target is anything other than daft. He said: "What we need is the right homes, in the right places, at the right price. "There's always a claim that there is going to be affordable housing, but those houses usually aren't affordable for people.
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October 13, 2024 12:45 UTC
By Riad BeladiEurope’s Flawed Strategy in North Africa: A Missed Opportunity for Economic GrowthAs the world becomes more interconnected, the importance of fostering strong economic partnerships has never been clearer. Yet, Europe’s approach to North African countries – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt – stands as a glaring example of missed opportunity and outdated policies. Europe’s Donkey-Like PoliciesThe reluctance of Europe to change its economic policies towards North Africa has been nothing short of self-defeating. Furthermore, trade agreements that emphasise mutual benefit rather than dependency would empower North African nations to become stronger economic partners. Europe’s approach to North Africa has been marked by a failure to see the bigger picture.
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October 13, 2024 11:54 UTC
In the Middle East, Logitech’s go-to-market strategy is focused on driving innovation in hybrid work solutions, sustainability, and enhancing user experience. Over the past year, remote and hybrid work trends have evolved globally and regionally, with a growing emphasis on flexible work arrangements and strategies. As organisations reassess their hybrid work strategies, they are incorporating eco-friendly practices, such as energy-efficient devices and reduced travel, to minimise their environmental impact. Product innovation and meeting roomsLogitech is at the forefront of innovations in remote and hybrid work collaboration, directly addressing the evolving needs of the modern workplace. Loubna ImenchalImenchal’s perspectiveIn the Middle East, Logitech’s go-to-market strategy is focused on driving innovation in hybrid work solutions, sustainability, and enhancing user experience.
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October 13, 2024 11:52 UTC
The bond is backed by a receivables portfolio assigned to Capital for Securitization, a GB Capital company, as the issuance’s special purpose vehicle (SPV). With the ongoing backing of EFG Hermes, we are set to capitalize on growth opportunities as we look to deliver exceptional services to our clients. This transaction comes as the latest in a string of debt issuances advised on by EFG Hermes in the region. EFG Hermes recently concluded advisory on a short-term note issuance, valued at EGP 433 million, for a one-year term for EFG Corp-Solutions back in June. EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor and transaction manager, as well as the sole book-runner and arranger, the firm also acted as an underwriter on the transaction.
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October 13, 2024 08:28 UTC
New Delhi, October 13 (IANS): President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday departed for her official state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, in the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the three African nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that President Murmu will arrive in Algeria on October 13, staying until October 15, at the invitation of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. During the visit, President Murmu will hold talks with her Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. From Mauritania, at the invitation of the President of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President Murmu will visit the East African country from October 17-19. During the visit, President Murmu will hold meetings with Malawi’s leadership, interact with key trade and industry leaders and the Indian diaspora, and visit places of cultural and historical significance.
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October 13, 2024 07:25 UTC
Israeli attack on northern Gaza hints at retired general's 'surrender or starve' plan for warReuters Palestinians and aid groups suspect Israel is gradually adopting a new tactic in northern GazaOn Saturday morning, a message was posted on social media by the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesman warning people living in the ‘D5’ area of northern Gaza to move south. A map is attached with a large yellow arrow pointing from block D5 down to the south of Gaza. When I went down to an area overlooking northern Gaza I could hear explosions and see columns of smoke rising. Reuters Smoke rises from Israeli bombardments in northern Gaza, as seen from IsraelSome of the people who have stayed in northern Gaza when so many others have already fled south are doing so to remain with vulnerable relatives. Oren Rosenfeld/BBC Major-General (ret) Giora Eiland leads the group proposing a tactic to clear northern Gaza
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October 13, 2024 06:45 UTC
US to send anti-missile system to IsraelThe US will send an advanced anti-missile system to Israel and troops to operate it. The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) can defend against long, medium and short-range ballistic missiles. For context: This is not the first time the US has deployed a THAAD battery to the region. Joe Biden directed the military to deploy one to the Middle East last year following the 7 October attacks to defend American troops and interests in the region. The US previously deployed a THAAD battery to Israel in 2019 for training and an integrated air defence exercise.
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October 13, 2024 05:47 UTC
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October 13, 2024 03:57 UTC
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