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Ireland's only children's hospice LauraLynn has plans to greatly expand its hospice and palliative care services for children next year, when it begins to receive Section 38 funding.

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SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government is reportedly reviewing plans to expand...

Task Force Iron Gate will be based in Tampa, Florida, and will coordinate with other U.S. government agencies.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Saturday called for expanding local production of military vehicles, equipment and spare parts, alongside plans to export selected locally manufactured models and reduce reliance on imports. Al-Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with Mohamed Abdel Fattah Abu Bakr, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industr

The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has opened a new branch in New Fayoum City, bringing its nationwide branch network to 99 locations. The inauguration was attended by Yehia Abou El-Fotouh, CEO and Managing Director of HDB; Mohamed Gamil, Deputy CEO and Managing Director; and Walid Matar, Assistant Managing Director for Retail Banking, Mortgage Finance [

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Motorists are to pay for parking in certain areas of Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial area and Al Furjan, as Parkin introduces new tariffs in the two neighbourhoods. In Jebel Ali Industrial area, public parking fees have been introduced under Code 599T, with signs installed to inform motorists of the system, the company said. Parking will operate from 8am to 10p

From digital pizza stores to independent coffee bikes and micro-franchises, entrepreneurs are reshaping franchise models to widen access and reflect local markets.

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says she's confident billions of dollars in tax credits in the new federal budget will encourage private investment to build out Canada's electricity grid.

Two Brothers Pictures is having a moment. Season 2 of its Prime Video drama The Assassin launches today, ITV drama Nightswimming has just been greenlit and Daisy Haggard’s Maya, with Bella Ramsey, will bow on Channel 4 early next year. Production just started on Danger Money for Prime Video, an action comedy series starring Ray […]

Paul Cheesbrough, a one-time software engineer who has worked to transform upstart digital ventures at Fox Corp. into mainstream operations, is taking on an important new role at the company following its $22 billion purchase of Roku. Cheesbrough was named co-chair and CEO of Fox Digital Platforms on Friday, a division that will house Roku […]

<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Friday agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of counterterrorism, anti-narcotics, cybercrime and immigration, according to the interior ministry.</p> <p>The understanding was reached during delegation-level talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and visiting British Minister of State for Security Da

Study by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute based in Kochi compared satellite images from 2017 and 2026 to map changes in mangrove vegetation across Keralam’s coastal districts

The new law is aimed at deepening international cooperation on the issue and safeguarding China's sovereignty and security.

A breast cancer survivor says funding drugs that are available overseas would reduce her anxiety around recurrence of the disease.

Singapore startups are tapping China’s vast patient pool, hospital networks and manufacturing capabilities, but they must also navigate its evolving regulatory landscape.

New Zealand-based visual effects powerhouse Weta FX is striking a strategic partnership with Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to position Taiwan as an AI hub for Asia’s content industries. The partnership involves investment into Taiwanese VFX house Moonshine Studio, founded by Chia Chi Lin, which will take on the role of Weta’s outpost in Taiwan. […]

CDG Zig and Kumpool will join Grab as licensed operators under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme from Nov 16.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 &mdash; The government will continue its intervention measures to keep flight fares between Peninsul...

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Group said Friday it will invest about 550 bill...

Chris Pratt will lead the new show, reprising his character of James Reece.

The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.

Night-time patrols as part of Operation Phoenix will be expanded across Melbourne as police try to stem a wave of arson attacks and extortion linked to crime gangs.

The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military.

Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart.

The change will allow invites to be sent to guests without WhatsApp accounts.

Wiseman Daniel’s ELOHIM Outreach expands its charity work from Nigeria to Canada, providing relief supplies to over 250 vulnerable people in Ontario. Read More: https://punchng.com/wiseman-daniel-makes-global-impact-through-charity-as-elohim-outreach-expands-from-nigeria-to-canada/

Carson Daly will expand his role at NBC’s Today by adding Saturday co-hosting duties alongside Laura Jarrett. Daly will continue to co-host Today on weekdays while rising very early on one more day of the week for Saturday Today. He also will continue to host The Voice, and serve as the show’s executive producer. He […]

Terminal Hidroviário de Santarém. Agência Pará Uma empresa de logística com mais de 30 anos de atuação em Santarém, no oeste do Pará, planeja expandir seus negócios e já manifestou interesse em comprar um terreno no futuro Distrito Industrial do município. A Unirios Rodofluvial e Logística busca uma nova área para ampliar o transporte e a distribuição de mer

Members of an expert panel are expected to discuss issues such as the height threshold for child safety seat use and age-based guidelines.

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 &mdash;&nbsp; The government has approved the expansion of the Sabah Sea Surveillance System (...

Seoul proposes extending its Cheonghae unit’s patrols to waters near Oman’s Duqm amid US pressure over Iran war.

<p>Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war support</p><p>South Korea plans to expand the operations ⁠of its anti-piracy unit to waters closer to the strait of Hormuz, its defence ministry has said, after <a href="https://www.theguardian

India has expanded its crude oil imports to about 43 countries amid disruption to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE emerging as one of its major suppliers, a senior official said. Neeraj Mittal, the Secretary of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that, while Russia continues to be the top oil supplier to the South Asian nat

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SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission of...

NACCIMA has urged Chinese investors to expand their business interests in Nigeria, highlighting opportunities in energy, agriculture, and other key sectors Read More: https://punchng.com/naccima-urges-chinese-to-expand-nigerian-investments/

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission of...

Bitget Wallet has launched a virtual card in Nigeria, allowing users to spend stablecoin balances at Visa merchants worldwide via its self-custodial app. Read More: https://punchng.com/bitget-wallet-expands-payment-options-with-stablecoin-powered-virtual-card/

GIG Mobility Group (GIGM) announces plans to expand its transport business by investing in digital platforms for vehicle hire, travel bookings, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/gigm-bets-on-technology-to-expand-transport-business/

The company behind the widely used tool for AI text is moving into more kinds of AI slop.

Democrats gained total control of at least five state governments on Tuesday, giving the party a level of power it hasn’t held in some of those places in years.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has increased the number of private waste operators from 19 to 51 as part of reforms to improve sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-expands-private-waste-operators-to-51/

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, met with Tiberio Chiari, Director of the Italian Cooperation Office in Cairo, and an accompanying delegation from the EU-funded Integrated Rural Development Programme in Egypt (EU-ZIRA3A) to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and expand the Productive Village initiative. The delegation included P

New mandate would permit Frontex to support deportations to and from return hubs, commissioner says.

A $2.1m loan means work can start on adding 24 beds to Westport's only aged care home.

Titan OS has raised $110 million in funding to date.

Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.

Some of Europe’s most important energy leaders to attend summit at Fota Island Resort

Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer are preparing to take “The Pirate Queen: No Safe Waters,” their immersive experience about Chinese pirate leader Cheng Shih, on an international tour next year, Singer tells Variety. The pair have also co-written a graphic novel and are developing a new game. The news comes as Singer, the project’s writer […]

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Poland have discussed ways to strength...