"Strife" epitomizes the discord, conflicts, and divisions that have fractured the unity and cohesion of Taiwanese society. Political polarization, social polarization, and generational divides have fueled a climate of hostility, confrontation, and distrust. The incessant bickering and power struggles among various factions have hindered progress, hindered cooperation, and perpetuated a toxic environment characterized by animosity and antagonism.In response to the growing public outcry, the Education Bureau released a statement acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and affirming its commitment to investigating the matter thoroughly. The bureau emphasized the importance of responsible waste management practices and sustainability in the education sector, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in dealing with school uniform disposal.JOSH BERMAN JOINS ASSEMBLY AS EVP, ASSEMBLY LEAD IN NORTH AMERICA
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Trends in the global AI infrastructure market: All eyes on SingaporeZURICH — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich by the soccer body's president Gianni Infantino. "The vote of the congress is loud and clear," said Infantino, who had asked officials on a bank of screens to clap their hands at head level to show their support. The decision was combined with approving the only candidate to host the 2030 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host in a six-nation project, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay each getting one of the 104 games. The South American connection will mark the centenary of Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930. The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate, without taking questions, and which human rights groups warn will put the lives of migrant workers at risk. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans around the world," Prince Mohammed said in a statement. FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women, with Infantino on Wednesday calling the World Cup a "unique catalyst for positive social change and unity." "I fully trust our hosts to address all open points in this process, and deliver a World Cup that meets the world's expectations," the FIFA president said. An international collective of rights groups said FIFA made a "reckless decision" to approve Saudi Arabia without getting public assurances, and the Football Supporters Europe group said it was "the day football truly lost its mind." A fast-track path to victory was cleared last year by FIFA accepting the three-continent hosting plan for the 2030 World Cup. It meant only soccer federations in Asia and Oceania were eligible for the 2034 contest, and FIFA gave countries less than four weeks to declare a bid. Only Saudi Arabia did. The win will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums, plus hotels and transport networks ahead of the 104-game tournament. Amnesty International said awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia represents "a moment of great danger" for human rights. "FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk," said Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International's Head of Labor Rights and Sport." One of the stadiums is planned to be 350 meters (yards) above the ground in Neom — a futuristic city that does not yet exist — and another named for the crown prince is designed to be atop a 200-meter cliff near Riyadh. During the bid campaign, FIFA has accepted limited scrutiny of Saudi Arabia's human rights record that was widely criticized this year at the United Nations. Saudi and international rights groups and activists warned FIFA it has not learned the lessons of Qatar's much-criticized preparations to host the 2022 World Cup. "At every stage of this bidding process, FIFA has shown its commitment to human rights to be a sham," Cockburn said. The kingdom plans to spend tens of billion of dollars on projects related to the World Cup as part of the crown prince's sweeping Vision 2030 project that aims to modernize Saudi society and economy. At its core is spending on sports by the $900 billion sovereign wealth operation, the Public Investment Fund, which he oversees. "It's amazing. The infrastructure, the stadiums, the conditions for the fans and everything. After what I see, I'm more convinced that 2034 will be the best World Cup ever," Cristiano Ronaldo said in a recorded package posted on X. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been part of Saudi Arabia's lavish spending on soccer — stunning the sport when agreeing to sign for Al Nassr in 2022 for a record-breaking salary reportedly worth up to $200 million a year. Critics have accused Saudi Arabia of "sportswashing" the kingdom's reputation. The prince, known as MBS, has built close working ties to Infantino since 2017 — aligning with the organizer of sport's most-watched event rather than directly confronting the established system as it did with the disruptive LIV Golf project. The result for Saudi Arabia and FIFA has been smooth progress toward the win Wednesday with limited pushback from soccer officials, though some from women international players. The steady flow of Saudi cash into international soccer is set to increase. FIFA created a new and higher World Cup sponsor category for state oil firm Aramco, and Saudi funding is set to underwrite the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States that is a pet project for Infantino. North American soccer body CONCACAF signed a multi-year deal with PIF, Saudi stadiums host Super Cup games for Italy and Spain, and nearly 50 FIFA member federations have signed working agreements with Saudi counterparts. Lavish spending by PIF-owned Saudi clubs in the past two years buying and paying players – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mané – put hundreds of millions of dollars into European soccer. That influence could be key in talks to agree which months to play the 2034 World Cup. The November-December slot taken by Qatar in 2022 to avoid extreme midsummer heat is complicated in 2034 by the holy month of Ramadan through mid-December and Riyadh hosting the multi-sport Asian Games. Still, January 2034 could be an option — and likely better for European clubs and leagues —after the International Olympic Committee said it saw few issues in clashing with the Salt Lake Winter Games opening Feb. 10, 2034. The IOC also has a major commercial deal with Saudi Arabia, to host the new Esports Olympics.
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In recent years, the Chinese Super League (CSL) has attracted a growing number of foreign players from around the world, bringing international experience and expertise to the domestic football scene. However, as China aims to develop a stronger national team and elevate its football status on the global stage, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on the development of young Chinese players and their integration into top European leagues.In the final, Trump faced off against a formidable opponent in a high-stakes showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Displaying his trademark flair and precision, Trump controlled the table with finesse, leaving his opponent with little room to maneuver. With every pot and break building momentum, Trump showcased why he is considered the most exciting player in snooker today.Kam Jones scored 20 points and dished with 10 assists to lead the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles to a 94-62 victory over the visiting Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. Jones added six rebounds for Marquette (8-0), which is off to its best start since winning 10 straight to begin the 2011-12 campaign that ended with a Sweet 16 appearance. Ben Gold added 12 points, while Stevie Mitchell scored 10 and had three steals. David Joplin, Caedin Hamilton and Royce Parham each netted nine points for the Golden Eagles. The Catamounts (2-4) were led by Bernard Pelote's 13 points and eight boards. Jamar Livingston chipped in 10 points and CJ Hyland bundled five points with five rebounds and six assists. Marquette controlled most of the game, thanks largely to 51.4 percent shooting and 21 takeaways. The Golden Eagles built a 16-point lead in the first half before Western Carolina clawed within 37-28 with 3:55 left. Marquette responded with a 12-2 run to take a 49-30 advantage into the break, its largest lead of the game to that point. The game quickly got out of hand from there, with the Golden Eagles eventually scoring 11 straight points to push its lead to 81-45 with 7:15 remaining. Marquette finished with 26 points off of Catamount turnovers and hit 14 of 40 shots (35.0 percent) from 3-point range. The win wasn't all smooth sailing for the Golden Eagles, who lost backup guard Zaide Lowery to an apparent left knee injury. Lowery was helped off the court and into the locker room by his teammates with 1:36 left in the game. Saturday's game was a final tune-up for Marquette, which has three challenging games coming up against No. 5 Iowa State, No. 15 Wisconsin and Dayton before Big East conference play begins Dec. 18. --Field Level Media
One farmer, Mr. Wang, shared his thoughts on Professor Guo's nickname, saying, "Calling him 'Guo Xiaomai' is more than just a playful nickname – it reflects the deep bond and mutual respect between him and us farmers. He has truly become one of us, walking alongside us in the fields, sharing our joys and hardships, and working tirelessly to help us improve our harvests and our lives."Tributes were paid to the former Scottish first minister, who died suddenly in North Macedonia in October at the age of 69. A private family funeral has already taken place, with Saturday’s memorial service in Edinburgh held to celebrate his love of Scotland and his commitment to the cause of independence. But while some 500 people, including family, friends and politicians from across the spectrum attended the service at St Giles’ Cathedral, his successor Nicola Sturgeon was not present. A rift between her and Mr Salmond – who she had previously described as her mentor – developed during her term as SNP leader. Ms Sturgeon attended the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley in Glasgow on Saturday morning. Her successor, Mr Swinney, was met with boos as he arrived at the service – held on St Andrew’s Day – with at least one person in the crowd outside on the Royal Mile shouting “traitor”. Mr Salmond stood down as SNP leader and first minister after the 2014 referendum in which Scots voted to stay part of the UK. He helped found and went on to lead another pro-independence party, Alba, with Kenny MacAskill, a long-time friend who served as justice secretary in Holyrood under Mr Salmond. Mr MacAskill, now the acting Alba leader, told the congregation – which included Mr Salmond’s widow Moira as well as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, former Labour first minister Henry McLeish and Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay – that Mr Salmond had been a “giant of man”. Mr MacAskill, who quit the SNP to join Alba, hailed Mr Salmond as “an inspiration, a political genius” and being “most of all a man who had the cause of independence burned into his heart and seared in his soul”. The cause of independence was Mr Salmond’s “guiding light, his north star”, the former justice secretary said, adding that “he came so close to achieving it”. He added: “Those of us who share his dream must conclude that journey on his behalf. That’s the legacy he’d expect and the duty we owe him.” Recalling Mr Salmond’s words from when he stood down as first minister that “the dream shall never die”, Mr MacAskill concluded his address with the words: “Your dream shall be delivered.” Former Conservative Brexit minister and long-time friend of Mr Salmond, David Davis, gave a reading as did former Scottish government minister SNP MSP Fergus Ewing. Scottish folk singer Dougie MacLean performed his famous song Caledonia, while singer Sheena Wellington led mourners in a rendition of Robert Burns’ classic A Man’s A Man For A’ That. Scottish rock duo the Proclaimers were applauded for their performance of Cap in Hand – a pro-independence song which features the line “I can’t understand why we let someone else rule our land, cap in hand”. Brothers Craig and Charlie Reid said: “We’re going to do this for Alex, with love and respect and eternal gratitude for everything you did for our country.” Christina Hendry described her Uncle Alex as a “political giant, a strong leader, a fearless campaigner” but also remembered his as a “dearly loved husband, brother and uncle”. While she said he had been “the top man in Scotland”, he had “always made time for his family”, recalling how he phoned her brother on his birthday – the day after the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 – to apologise for not posting a card “as he’d been busy”, before telling them he would “resigning in 10 minutes”. She told the congregation: “As his family, we always felt loved no matter how far away he was or the time that passed before we saw him next. “We always knew he was standing up for our country, and for that we were grateful.” Ms Hendry continued: “The world will be a much quieter place without Uncle Alex, for Moira, for the wider family and for Scotland. “Uncle Alex passing means a great loss for many. A loss of Scotland’s voice on the international stage. A loss of integrity in Scottish politics. And a great loss to Scotland’s independence movement. “As a family it is likely a loss we will never get over.” Duncan Hamilton KC, who was an SNP MSP after the first Scottish Parliament elections, but also served as a political adviser and legal counsel to Mr Salmond, said the former first minister had “rightly been hailed as one of the greatest Scottish politicians of this, or any, generation”. He told how Mr Salmond took the SNP from being “a fringe act trying to get onto the main stage” to a party of government. “In Scottish politics, his success was both spectacular and unrivalled,” Mr Hamilton said. “Alex Salmond will forever be a pivotal figure in Scotland’s story. He changed a nation. He inspired a country. “History will certainly remember him as a man of talent, charisma and substance. But also as a political leader of courage, vision and intelligence. “He dared to dream. And so should we.” As the service finished the crowd gathered outside applauded and chanted “Alex, Alex” before singing Flower Of Scotland.
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President-elect Trump transfers close to $4 billion worth of his Trump Media shares to a trustIn a recent turn of events in Shanxi province, a female PhD student who had gone missing was successfully located and brought back to safety. The case had sparked concern among the public, but a collaborative effort involving law enforcement, volunteers, and the community led to the successful resolution of the incident.
Senate leaders on Friday announced committee assignments for the 2025 session that begins on January 8. There will be 10 committees in the 2025 session, six of which will have a narrow one-seat majority, according to Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, R-Monument. Democrats retained 23 seats following the November election, while Republicans held onto 12. Only 20 members of the Democratic caucus are assigned to committees; 11 out of 12 Republicans have committee assignments. Notably, Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis of Longmont, who is under fire for allegations of mistreating her aides, was stripped of all committee assignments, as well as any aides paid for by the state Senate. She will have to use campaign funds to cover the costs of her aides, if any. An ethics complaint was filed against her by a constituent, according to the Colorado Sun. However, it's unlikely to go anywhere before the General Assembly convenes for the 2025 session on Jan. 8. That complaint will have to be filed again after the next Senate President, Sen. James Coleman of Denver, takes the gavel. Two Senate Democrats, Sens. Janet Buckner of Aurora and Chris Hansen of Denver, intend to resign their Senate seats on Jan. 9, leaving assignments open for their replacements. The same goes for former Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands Ranch, who resigned his seat this week to fill out the remaining term of former Commissioner Lora Thomas on the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners. Sen. Faith Winter of Westminster, who was stripped of her leadership of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee after being accused of showing up intoxicated at a meeting in Thornton, is back as chair of that committee. A Senate ethics committee had voted, 4-1, in July to find she violated Senate rules. The Senate's top leader admonished her, but the committee didn't take further action, such as a censure or expulsion. Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet of Commerce City will serve as President Pro Tempore during the 2025-26 sessions. The committee assignments are: Agriculture & Natural Resources , 7 members (4-3) Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Dillon, Chair Sen. Jessie Danielson, D-wheat Ridge, Vice Chair Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo Sen. Janice Marchman, D-Berthoud Sen. Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling Sen.-elect Marc Catlin, R-Montrose Appropriations, 7 members (4-3) Sen.-elect Judy Amabile of Boulder, Chair (Amabile also serves on the Joint Budget Committee) Sen. Jeff Bridges of Greenwood Village, Vice Chair (Bridges is the chair of the Joint Budget Committee) Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton (Kirkmeyer is the third senator on the Joint Budget Committee) Sen. Chris Kolker, D-Littleton Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver Sen. Mark Baisley, R-Woodland Park Sen. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs Business, Labor, & Technology , 7 members (4-3) Sen. Jessie Danielson, Chair Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, Vice Chair Sen. Faith Winter, D-Westminster Open Democratic seat Sen. Larry Liston Sen. Byron Pelton Sen. Marc Catlin Education , 7 members (4-3) Sen. Chris Kolker, Chair Sen. Janice Marchman, Vice Chair Sen.-elect Cathy Kipp of Fort Collins Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet Sen. Paul Lundeen Sen. Janice Rich, R-Grand Junction Sen.-elect Scott Bright, R-Greeley Finance , 9 members (6-3) Sen.-elect Cathy Kipp, Chair Sen. Janice Marchman, Vice Chair Sen. Chris Kolker Sen. Julie Gonzales Sen.-elect Marc Snyder of Manitou Springs Sen. Kyle Mullica of Thornton Sen. Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa Sen.-elect Scott Bright Sen.-elect Lisa Frizell of Castle Rock Health & Human Services , 9 members (6-3) Senator Kyle Mullica, Chair Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Vice Chair Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton Sen.-elect Mike Weissman of Aurora Sen.-elect Lindsey Daugherty of Arvada Open Democratic seat Sen. Janice Rich Sen.-elect Lisa Frizell Senate District 30 vacancy Judiciary , 7 members (5-2) Sen. Julie Gonzales, Chair Sen.-elect Mike Weissman, Vice Chair Sen. Dylan Roberts Senator-elect Lindsey Daugherty Open Democratic seat Sen.-elect Lisa Frizell Sen. Mark Baisley Local Government & Housing , 7 members (4-3) Sen. Tony Exum, Sr. of Colorado Springs, Chair Sen. Julie Gonzales, Vice Chair Senator-elect Marc Snyder Sen. Faith Winter Sen. Rod Pelton Sen. Janice Rich Senate District 30 vacancy State, Veterans, & Military Affairs, 5 members (3-2) Sen.-elect Mike Weissman, Chair Sen. Tom Sullivan of Centennial, Vice Chair Open Democratic seat Sen. Mark Baisley Sen. Larry Liston Transportation & Energy , 9 members (6-3) Sen. Faith Winter, Chair Sen. Lisa Cutter, Vice Chair Sen. Nick Hinrichsen Sen. Tony Exum, Sr. Sen. Tom Sullivan Sen. Kyle Mullica Sen. Byron Pelton Sen.-elect Marc Catlin Sen. Cleave SimpsonThe Qi Yi house controversy serves as a reminder of the enduring fascination with superstitions and the supernatural, especially in a society where beliefs in Feng Shui and spiritual forces remain deeply ingrained. Whether the accusations against Qi Yi's house hold any truth or are merely the product of hysteria and baseless rumors is up for debate. What is clear, however, is that the debate surrounding the concept of auspicious and inauspicious dwellings will continue to captivate the public imagination for years to come.In the face of a complex international environment marked by trade tensions, technological competition, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has adopted a proactive approach to sustain its foreign trade momentum. One of the key strategies employed is diversifying export markets. By expanding into emerging economies and strengthening partnerships with traditional trading partners, China has managed to mitigate risks posed by abrupt changes in global demand.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The families of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 passengers have welcomed with renewed hope the announcement of a new search for the aircraft, which disappeared more than 10 years ago in one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 with 239 people on board, went missing en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014. The search became the most expensive operation in aviation history but ended inconclusively in 2018, leaving the families of those on board still haunted by the tragedy. On Friday, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that he hoped to “give closure to the families” as the government agreed to allow private contractor Ocean Infinity, which was the last to try to locate the plane, to resume search efforts. He told reporters that the operation would focus on a new area spanning 15,000 sq. km in the southern Indian Ocean — a development raising hope among relatives of passengers and crew aboard flight MH370. “The significance of this renewed search cannot be overstated. For the families of passengers, the scientific community and global civil aviation safety, it offers renewed hope for long-awaited answers and closure,” Voice 370, the association representing them, said in a statement. “We, the next of kin, have endured over a decade of uncertainty, and we hope that the terms of the renewed search are finalized at the earliest and the decks are cleared for the search to begin. “We continue to hope that our wait for answers is met.” Ocean Infinity, the private underwater exploration firm that will undertake the $70 million search, was briefly involved in the 2018 efforts after a three-year operation covering 120,000 sq. km of the Indian Ocean failed to locate the aircraft and was suspended in 2017. The new agreement was met on a no-find, no-fee basis, meaning that Ocean Infinity will be paid only when the wreckage is found. “We are encouraged by Ocean Infinity’s readiness to deploy their advanced fleet, including sophisticated vessels, AUVs and cutting-edge imaging technologies,” Voice 370 said. “We gather that the company has followed this up with thorough due diligence, analyzing all available data, and alternative scenarios proposed by independent researchers and recommendations on potential search areas.” Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of March 8, 2014 and lost communication with air traffic control less than an hour later. Military radar showed the aircraft had deviated from its planned path. It remains unclear why that happened. Many conspiracy theories have emerged to explain the aircraft’s disappearance, ranging from suspicions of the captain’s suicide to concerns over the 221 kg of lithium-ion batteries in the plane’s cargo, as well as the involvement of passengers, two of whom were found traveling on stolen passports. When the probe was suspended, Kok Soo Chon, head of the MH370 safety investigation team, told reporters in July 2018 that his team was “unable to determine the real cause for disappearance of MH370” and “the answer can only be conclusive if the wreckage is found.”