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During the night of November 21–22, drones targeted fuel and energy facilities in Russia’s Samara region. Reports indicate that the Syzran Oil Refinery was struck. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Russian service of the BBC, citing a statement from Vyacheslav Fedoryshchev, the Governor of the Samara region. The regional head stated that the targets of the drone strikes were industrial enterprises in the Samara region and facilities of the fuel and energy sector. He said that two people were killed and two others injured in the attack in the city of Syzran. During the night, airports in…

Wetherspoon pub the Thorn’s Farm in South Parade, Yate pub impressed judges with its gleaming facilities in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025, winning a platinum grading. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of toilet provision across the UK. Inspectors make unannounced visits to thousands of loos at sites across the UK before grading them as bronze, silver, gold, platinum, platinum plus or diamond while unacceptable toilets go ungraded. Décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand -washing and drying equipment and overall management are all scrutinised. Wetherspoon pub the Thorn’s Farm in South Parade, Yate pub won…

Ever wonder how far your money could go on someone else’s income? In a world of £7 pints and ASOS return fees, money continues to remain a taboo subject among all generations. Even Gen Z, the cohort known for chronic oversharing and (sometimes too) brutal honesty, becomes shy when the topic of cash comes up in conversation. Student loans are on the rise, whilst interest on savings is going down; home ownership is nearly impossible, yet lavish holidays and financed cars are the new normal. So why is no one talking about it? Money Talks is a new, honest space…

Sarah Madden and Kathie Pollard Sarah Madden and Kathie Pollard have been appointed by the Scottish Land Commission, bringing fresh expertise and leadership to help drive forward Scotland’s land reform agenda. Sarah Madden has joined the Commission as head of practice and advice and will be responsible for leading the Commission’s Good Practice Programme, working with public and private landowners, sector professionals, community groups and individuals to support responsible land ownership and use. Sarah comes from Woodland Trust Scotland, where she took forward a programme of policy development and advocacy on all things forestry and land use. With a background…

Eleganza Industries Limited, one of Nigeria’s most iconic indigenous manufacturing giants, has unveiled a renewed and ambitious strategy designed to expand access to its diverse product portfolio nationwide while creating structured business opportunities for serious distributors, retailers, and contract manufacturing partners across Nigeria. The company, founded in 1978 and long recognised for its wide range of household products, is repositioning its business around a more aggressive market-expansion strategy designed to bring its products closer to consumers while offering new entry points for distributors, retailers and contract-manufacturing clients. The company is now entering a new phase that strengthens its market visibility,…

“I had a bit of a nervous breakdown,” Jacopo confesses.“My little one said: ‘You always say we’re going to move out and get the work done.’” Then he says he did something he’d never done before: “I threw something on the floor out of frustration, and it broke. A plate. [The kids] got really scared — what’s going on with dad?”The mild-mannered Italian economist hit breaking point after what he describes as “the biggest experience of inefficiency” that he has had in the UK.Jacopo has been stuck in limbo with Axa, his insurer, for more than two years. The leaseholder…

QNB affirmed that China has succeeded in recent years in shifting its production system toward high-value activities, moving from exporting simple consumer goods to advanced manufacturing systems, which has strengthened its position at the upper end of global supply chains.In its weekly report, the bank expected that discussions related to China’s new Five-Year Plan and its industrial policies would gain further momentum in the coming months, with a focus on key sectors, particularly artificial intelligence and semiconductors.The report highlighted the importance of assessing the progress achieved so far as China approaches the completion of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), and…

Key Takeaways There is a 71% probability that Bitcoin will reach $80,000 by November on the Polymarket prediction market. The odds reflect active trader sentiment and ongoing adjustments based on market corrections. Share this article Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, shows 71% odds of Bitcoin falling to $80,000 by November, reflecting current trader sentiment on the decentralized betting platform.The platform hosts active markets for predicting Bitcoin price ranges in November, allowing users to bet on various outcome zones using blockchain technology. Traders on Polymarket have been adjusting odds based on ongoing market conditions and corrections. Bitcoin’s price dropped below…

Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Business & Innovation/Precious MetalsExpert analysis suggests geopolitical turmoil is the primary driver of gold’s current high valuation and consolidation, with global conflicts and the sovereign debt crisis.Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst for Precious Metals(photo credit: PR)ByPRNOVEMBER 18, 2025 21:16 Source link

The second edition of The Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates is now out. The 2025 index provides essential insights into Asia’s dynamic industrial landscape, ranking eleven countries across eight categories, including tax policies, infrastructure, and innovation. Explore the rankings here.  The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of China’s economy and a crucial sector underpinning the global economy. The manufacturing sector’s added value accounted for around 26 percent of China’s total GDP, underscoring its vital role in the nation’s economic structure. Despite a gradual shift towards a more service-oriented and high-tech economy, manufacturing remains a key driver of economic growth, providing…