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646 lodibet The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.Inside Kerala’s unique house: Man turns Ambassador car, Bajaj scooter into home decor pieces. Watch( MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Sunday launched a $24 million digital transformation project to improve water supply efficiency and support the sector's strategic goal of reducing water loss. The project inauguration was attended by Chief of Party of USAID's Building Water Infrastructure Programme Cecile Toupiol, alongside officials from the water sector, representatives from water companies Miyahuna, Aqaba, and Yarmouk, and other USAID representatives, according to a ministry statement. Secretary-General of the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) Wael Duwairi highlighted the importance of partnerships with USAID and the adoption of modern technologies to protect water resources and enhance operational and technical capabilities to improve the quality of water services delivered to citizens. Duwairi stressed the critical role of operational digital transformation, highlighting that the project's main objective is to provide real-time operational data for the water sector to enable remote monitoring and management of all water sources and systems across the Kingdom. Topel outlined the project's key components, noting its expected impact over the next three years, including enhanced monitoring of water resources, reduced water loss, improved response times, lower operating and maintenance costs, and increased efficiency. The project will also assess the water sector's need to develop advanced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. These systems aim to establish a unified, secure, and advanced digital framework for Jordan's water sector. By leveraging accurate and timely data, SCADA will enhance water distribution networks, ensuring fair and efficient distribution across the Kingdom, according to the statement. MENAFN08122024000028011005ID1108969404 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.

AMES, Iowa — The No. 18-ranked Iowa State football team will face No. 15 Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Fla. after accepting an invitation Sunday from Florida Citrus Sports. It will be Iowa State’s seventh bowl appearance in the last eight seasons and the 19th bowl appearance in school history. The Cyclones (10-3, 7-2 Big 12) and Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2) will meet on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Camping World Stadium. ABC will broadcast the game. The teams are meeting for the first time. Iowa State tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference before falling to Arizona State in Saturday’s Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game. The Cyclones have won 10 games for the first time in the program’s 133-year history and compiled a 7-2 record in Big 12 Conference play. This will be ISU’s third appearance in a bowl game at Camping World Stadium. Iowa State owns a 5-13 all-time record in bowl games. Ninth-year head coach Matt Campbell has the most bowl appearances among ISU skippers as the Cyclones head to their seventh bowl game of his tenure. Iowa State’s roster includes a pair of former Dubuque Senior standouts — kicker Kyle Konrardy and offensive lineman Jim Bonifas. Iowa to Music City Bowl — The University of Iowa will face Missouri in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Ten. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. from Nissan Stadium, and the game will be televised on ESPN. The matinee will be the only bowl game on Dec. 30. The Hawkeyes will be making their 37th bowl game appearance and their second Music Bowl appearance. Iowa shut out Kentucky, 21-0, in the 2022 Music City Bowl. The Hawkeyes and Tigers were scheduled to compete in the 2020 Music City Bowl, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 issues within Missouri’s program. The Hawkeyes have won four of their last six bowl games. Iowa is 18-17-1 all-time in bowl contests. The Hawkeyes are 6-7 all-time against Missouri. All but one of the meetings — a 27-24 Iowa victory over the 14th-ranked Tigers in the 2010 Insight Bowl — came between 1892-1910. Iowa won the last contest against Missouri, 27-24, in the 2010 Insight Bowl in Tempe, Arizona. Iowa is 8-9 all-time in bowl games against current Southeastern Conference opponents. This marks the fifth time in six seasons Iowa will play a school from the SEC in a bowl game. Fighting Illini to Citrus Bowl — The No. 20 Illinois football team accepted an invitation to play in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Illinois will play No. 15 South Carolina at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. on ABC. The Illini qualified for the 21st bowl game in program history and the Illini’s second New Year’s bowl in Florida in the last three seasons, along with the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl. Illinois will return to the Citrus Bowl for the first time since the 1989 season, when running back Howard Griffith and quarterback Jeff George led the Fighting Illini to a 31-21 victory over Virginia in the 1990 Citrus Bowl.South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military ruleSouth Korea's bourse operator Korea Exchange has decided to open stock markets as usual amid concerns over market volatility induced by President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of an emergency martial law declaration. Stock market indicators, which plummeted due to President Yoon's sudden declaration, showed slight stabilization after parliament voted in favor of a motion demanding the lifting of martial law. As of 2:30 am, the Kospi 200 overnight futures and options index stood at 322.80, down 2.48 percent from the previous trading day. The MSCI South Korea ETF listed on the US stock market is trading at $55.16, down 2.74 percent. It fell close to 7 percent at some point, but partially recovered.

Sen. Joanne M. Brown on Monday announced the re-appropriation of $350,000 in lapses from her last two terms in office, directing these funds to support a variety of critical community programs and services. Brown will not be in the incoming 38th Legislature after losing her re-election bid. In a statement, her office said this re-appropriation reflects the pressing reality of the needs in the community and underscores the incredible dedication of those who work tirelessly to keep vital services running despite ongoing constraints. “As I reflect on my time in the Legislature, I am reminded that true service is about lifting others up—whether it’s children who have experienced hardship, animals who rely on our care, or the many dedicated individuals who work within our public services to keep our community strong," Brown said in a statement. She said these re-appropriations serve as a reminder of the ongoing needs of government agencies and nonprofit organizations, many of which do important work with limited resources. "The people working in these agencies, and the volunteers who support our animals, are the true heroes in our community. They do so much with so little, and this funding is a recognition of their dedication,” the outgoing senator said. “The work that our nonprofit organizations and public service employees do is nothing short of heroic. They are the backbone of our island, and they continue to provide services even in the face of limited resources." The re-appropriated funds in the amount of $350,000 will go to the following recipients: • $25,000 to Guåhan Paws for Pets. This funding will help cover the cost of necessary supplies and medical services for animals under the care of Guåhan Paws. • $35,000 to Guam Animals In Need, GAIN. The funds will improve the safety and security of animals housed at GAIN, including clearing and grading the drive-in area, installing a permeable driveway, reinforcing the perimeter fence, and installing a state-of-the-art security camera system. These upgrades are essential for ensuring the safety of the animals and the security of staff and visitors. Support for Guam's children: • $39,000 to the Department of Public Health and Social Services' Foster Care Division. This funding will support the care of Guam’s foster children by providing essential resources to ensure their well-being and safety. • $55,000 to Harvest House. Harvest House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster children who have experienced abuse and neglect, will use this funding to stock essential items needed to properly care for the children they serve. Support for public services and critical infrastructure: • $42,000 to the Department of Agriculture's Law Enforcement Section’s Conservation Corps Apprentice Program. These funds will provide the necessary equipment, including body armor and uniforms, for the Conservation Corps Apprentice Program, helping apprentices safely perform their important work in preserving Guam’s natural resources. • $42,000 to the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Park Police Section. The funding will go toward purchasing a new CCTV system, off-road motorcycles, portable generators, and other critical equipment to enhance safety and security in Guam’s parks. • $70,000 to the University of Guam’s Water & Environmental Research Institute, WERI. These funds will support research, training, and outreach related to the detection of salinity levels in Guam’s wells, ensuring the sustainability of the island’s water resources in the face of ongoing environmental challenges. • $42,000 to the Department of Corrections' Administrative Services Division. This funding will be used to replace outdated computers and ensure compatibility with newly purchased software, allowing the department to better manage Guam’s prison and parole system. Brown said this funding isn’t just about dollars but it’s about what those dollars will do. "It’s about ensuring that the children in foster care have the resources they need to thrive, that the animals at GAIN and Guåhan Paws are given the medical attention and security they deserve, and that the people working in our government agencies are equipped with the tools they need to keep our community safe and strong," Brown added.UConn coach Dan Hurley told reporters Tuesday that star forward Alex Karaban is out for Wednesday's top-25 matchup against visiting Baylor. Karaban was transported to a hospital in Hawaii last Wednesday after sustaining a head injury during an 85-67 loss to Dayton on the final day of the Maui Invitational. Karaban hit the floor after being fouled on a contested layup with approximately 2 1/2 minutes left in the second half. He was later cleared to fly home with the rest of the team on Thursday. The junior sat out Saturday's 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore, but now he will miss a more important game that pits the No. 25 Huskies (5-3) against the No. 15 Bears (5-2) in the Big 12-Big East Battle. Karaban has been UConn's leading scorer (15.9 ppg), adding 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. A starter for each of the Huskies' last two national championship-winning seasons, Karaban owns career averages of 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Jaylin Stewart drew into the starting lineup in Karaban's place against UMES. --Field Level Media