The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued a travel alert for Bangladeshi citizens planning to visit Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. In a recent press release, the ministry warned about fake job advertisements on websites, emails, and social media offering high-paying positions like computer operator, typist, and call centre operator. These scams lure victims, only to force them at gunpoint into illegal activities. The Bangladeshi embassy in Thailand has already helped some citizens return safely after escaping these fraudsters. The scammers often use Facebook and WhatsApp to target victims, asking them to invest in cryptocurrency accounts, which are then closed after stealing the money. The ministry urged citizens to be cautious while using social media and to verify job offers carefully, especially those involving computer operator roles. They advised job seekers to consult the ministry's relevant section or contact Bangladeshi embassies abroad to confirm the legitimacy of potential employers.
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The ZSE suspended the trading of Meikles Limited shares until the governance issues are resolved. This development has cast a shadow over the company’s plans to dispose of certain assets, which could have a material impact on its shares. The company has issued a further cautionary announcement advising shareholders to continue exercising caution when dealing in the company’s securities until a full announcement is made regarding the disposal of its assets. The uncertainty surrounding Meikles Limited’s assets disposal has raised concerns among investors and stakeholders, who are waiting for clarity on the company’s future direction. “Further to the cautionary announcement dated 21 November 2024, the Directors of Meikles Limited wish to advise shareholders that discussions on the disposal of certain of its assets are still in progress which, if successfully concluded, may have a material effect on the Company’s shares. “Accordingly, shareholders are advised to continue exercising caution when dealing in the Company’s securities until a full announcement is made,” Meikles Limited company secretary Thabani Vusa Mpofu said in a notice to shareholders. Mashonaland Turf Club, a minority shareholder in Meikles Limited, has since filed a court application seeking relief over alleged corporate governance issues and oppressive conduct by the company’s majority shareholder, Meikles Consolidated Holdings Private Limited. The club alleges that Meikles Limited’s affairs are being conducted in a manner that is prejudicial to the interests of minority shareholders. The court documents reveal that the club is contesting several decisions made by the company, including the sale of Meikles Hotel to ASB Hospitality for US$20 million. It has further emerged that Meikles Limited’s majority shareholder, Meikles Consolidated Holdings Private Limited, allegedly disposed of the company’s shareholding in Victoria Falls Hotel without obtaining the necessary approval from the board. The directors of Meikles Limited have also issued a statement denying allegations of corporate governance failures and setting the record straight regarding the events surrounding the board meeting of October 1, 2024, which fired CEO Malcolm Mycroft.Rangers captain James Tavernier echoed the sentiment of his manager in believing his side deserved more than just a point from what was a special Europa League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur at Ibrox. Tavernier provided the assist for Hamza Igamane's opener, which was his 16th direct goal involvement in the competition. Rangers held their own and could've won it through Cyriel Dessers after Dejan Kulusevski finished off a well-worked move from the visitors to equalise late on. The Light Blues are on 11 points from their opening six league phase matches and currently occupy eighth position. Should they hold onto that over the next two fixtures then Philippe Clement's men would earn automatic qualification to the Europa League last-16. "Yeah, well we've gone in there [the dressing room] disappointed that we've not come away with three points," he told TNT Sports. "We had the chances to probably finish off the game. Obviously Tottenham have got great quality, so the one moment when we probably left our positions, we got punished for it. "We will take a point and it puts us in a good position. "There's been small tweaks over the past couple of weeks in the way we are playing, a lot of lads are really in form and we are putting in the performances. "I said yesterday that it was important that we kept the consistency in our performances, and I felt like we did that tonight." Read more: Asked if he felt that Spurs were vulnerable, with Igamane scoring to put Rangers in front just minutes after the half-time break, Tavernier replied: "We obviously got shown clips of them and that was a weakness that we seen. "When they are attacking they put numbers up. So, it was important for us to get them on the transition and create chances, and I felt like we did that. "I love this competition playing against the best teams in Europe. That's what you want to do as a player and obviously I thrive on it. The team does, you see the fans, they obviously thrive off this competition. It's a great competition to play in." (Image: TNT Sports) Meanwhile, Tottenham goalscorer Kulusevski admitted that they didn't do enough to leave Glasgow with anything better than a draw and credited the Rangers support for their contribution to the Battle of Britain contest. "I think Rangers played very well, we struggled a bit," he said. "It ends 1-1, it is what it is. We didn't play well enough to win the game. "I think Rangers played a perfect game, it's a beautiful stadium, the fans helped them a lot. We missed a bit in the first half, the second half was a little bit better. "I wanted to change something, to make something happen and I succeeded once but it was not enough today. “It's always important to score but we've got to start winning games now. We haven't won in a couple of weeks, so it's time to win on Sunday. I think everybody needs to do a little more than we're doing now."
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president, and the declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Parliament acted swiftly after martial law was imposed, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s, and it was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party. Lee Jae-myung , leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers would remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifted his order. Woo applauded how troops quickly left the Assembly after the vote. “Even with our unfortunate memories of military coups, our citizens have surely observed the events of today and saw the maturity of our military,” Woo said. While announcing his plan to lift martial law, Yoon continued to criticize parliament’s attempts to impeach key government officials and senior prosecutors. He said lawmakers had engaged in “unscrupulous acts of legislative and budgetary manipulation that are paralyzing the functions of the state.” Jo Seung-lae, a Democratic lawmaker, claimed that security camera footage following Yoon’s declaration showed that troops moved in a way that suggested they were trying to arrest Lee, Woo and even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s People Power Party. Officials from Yoon’s office and the Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment early Wednesday. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the lawmakers’ vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Following Yoon’s announcement of martial law, South Korea’s military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The military said anyone who violated the decree could be arrested without a warrant. In Washington, the White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said there was no effect on the more than 27,000 U.S. service members based in South Korea. The South Korean military also said that the country’s striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. Soon after martial law was declared, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly. He urged military and law enforcement personnel to “remain calm and hold their positions. All 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. At one point, television footage showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. An Associated Press photographer saw at least three helicopters, likely from the military, that landed inside the Assembly grounds, while two or three helicopters circled above the site. The leader of Yoon’s conservative party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong.” Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional.” Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help “rebuild and protect” the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” He said he would “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” “I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country,” he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate “some inconveniences.” Yoon — whose approval rating dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022. His party has been locked in an impasse with the liberal opposition over next year’s budget bill. The opposition has also attempted to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the central Seoul prosecutors’ office, in what the conservatives have called a vendetta against their criminal investigations of Lee, who has been seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027 in opinion polls. During his televised announcement, Yoon also described the opposition as “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces who are plundering the freedom and happiness of our citizens.” He did not elaborate. Yoon has taken a hard line on North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, departing from the policies of his liberal predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who pursued inter-Korean engagement. Yoon has also dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Yoon’s move was the first declaration of martial law since the country’s democratization in 1987. The country’s last previous martial law was in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Sydney Seiler, Korean chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argued that the move was symbolic for Yoon to express his frustration with the opposition-controlled parliament. “He has nothing to lose,” said Seiler, comparing Yoon’s move to the Hail Mary pass in American football, with a slim chance of success. Now Yoon faces likely impeachment, a scenario that was also possible before he made the bold move, Seiler said. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at the Stimson Center’s 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon’s imposition of martial law was “a serious backslide of democracy" that followed a “worrying trend of abuse” since he took office in 2022. South Korea “has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,” Slavney said, citing the example of former President Park Geun-hye, the country’s first female president, who was ousted from office and imprisoned for bribery and other crimes in 2017 . Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Matt Lee, Didi Tang and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report.
World Series vision that got Nathan Eovaldi to the Rangers is the same one that got him to re-signJoin our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Shutterstock is reshaping how AI companies access training data through a novel “research license” approach, launching first with AI creative technology company Lightricks . The partnership, announced today, allows Lightricks to train its open-source video generation model LTXV using Shutterstock’s extensive HD and 4K video library. The new licensing model addresses a critical challenge in AI development: the high cost of accessing quality training data. It enables companies to start with a smaller research license for testing and experimentation before committing to more expensive commercial licenses. Making ethical AI development more accessible for startups “Many companies and model trainers have taken the route of unauthorized data scraping [instead of] making the necessary investment to achieve the quality and level of trust needed to develop commercially viable models,” said Daniel Mandell, Shutterstock’s global head of data licensing & AI, in an exclusive interview with VentureBeat. “However, we don’t think that financial investment should be a barrier for those looking to enter this space with an ethical approach.” This two-phase approach could transform how startups approach AI development. Craig Andrews, Lightricks’ global PR manager, describes it as “a turning point for smaller, more agile developers who want to explore innovative applications of generative AI without the heavy upfront costs of traditional licensing.” Legal protection and fair compensation in the age of AI The timing is significant, coming amid increasing legal scrutiny of AI training data practices. Several major AI companies face lawsuits over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material for model training. Shutterstock’s approach offers a legitimate alternative while ensuring content creators receive compensation. “We’re setting a standard for ethical AI development while ensuring that creators are fairly compensated for their work,” Andrews explains. “This approach not only fosters trust in the creative ecosystem but also establishes a sustainable framework for responsible AI innovation.” Revenue sharing: A win-win for creators and AI companies Shutterstock has implemented a revenue-sharing model where contributors receive 20% of the revenue from data licensing deals. Contributors can also opt out of having their content used for AI training, though Mandell notes only about 1% have chosen to do so. Lightricks plans to use the licensed video data to enhance LTXV , its open-source video generation model released last month. The model has already gained significant traction, with “thousands of downloads on GitHub and Hugging Face ,” according to Andrews. One notable use case is real-time video generation for interactive ecommerce. The partnership aims to address technical challenges in AI video generation, particularly motion consistency in longer videos. “One of the biggest technical hurdles in AI video generation is achieving consistent motion and structure over longer video segments without sacrificing quality,” Andrews says. “Shutterstock’s high-quality video library provides an extensive dataset that helps us address this challenge.” For Shutterstock, this partnership represents a strategic shift in its business model. The company has already established partnerships with major AI companies including Nvidia , Meta , and OpenAI . Mandell emphasizes that the research license model could democratize access to high-quality training data for smaller organizations and research institutions. Setting new industry standards for ethical AI development The collaboration also reflects a growing trend toward transparency and ethical considerations in AI development. Lightricks made LTXV open-source to promote collaboration and innovation, while Shutterstock’s licensing approach ensures proper compensation for content creators. “The important message here is that companies, no matter the size or funding, no longer have an excuse to scrape unlicensed content for training purposes,” Mandell concludes. “There is a better way to enter this evolving market.” This partnership could set a new standard for how AI companies access training data, potentially influencing industry practices as concerns about the sources of AI training data continue to grow. The success of this model could determine whether other content providers follow Shutterstock’s lead in creating more flexible, accessible licensing options for AI development. If you want to impress your boss, VB Daily has you covered. 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