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  In a unique show of respect for Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Australia will send its current government leader as well as three past leaders to Shinzo Abe's state burial this month. Former leaders John Howard, Tony Abbott, and Malcolm Turnbull will be a part of Australia's formal delegation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/three-former-prime-ministers-from-australia-and-albanese-will-attend-abes-funeral Albanese claimed that during Abe's two tenure as prime minister, from 2006 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2020, they all collaborated with one another. The mission will not include Scott Morrison, the Australian prime minister who served in that capacity from 2018 until the country's May elections. Between September 26 and 28, Albanese will be in Japan. His center-left Labor Party won the May election. Mr. Abe was a "great leader, a catalyst for change in Japan and the region, and a real

  In what looks to be a second day of cyberattacks against Japan, the websites of the Tokyo Metro Co. and the Osaka Metro Co. became unreachable on Wednesday evening. A hacker collective supporting Russia claimed credit on social media. The assaults, which might have been carried out by Killnet, occur one day after the group took credit for attacks on websites belonging to the Japanese government. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/websites-for-the-tokyo-and-osaka-metro-were-purportedly-attacked-by-a-prorussian-hacker-gang On Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m., Killnet posted a video and declared war on what it described as Japan's anti-Russian campaign on the messaging app Telegram. Soon after, at around 7 o'clock, the group posted once more, claiming it would shut down Tokyo's subway system. Another DDoS assault, in which hackers overwhelm a network by delivering floods of data from numerous sources over a brief period, looks to be to blame for the most recent interr

  In an effort to break the years-long impasse in inter-Korean relations, South Korea's minister for national reunification on Thursday suggested to North Korea holding early inter-Korean talks about family reunions. In order to have an open discussion about humanitarian issues, such as the reunion of families split up by the 1950–1953 Korean War, Yoon Suk-administration yeol's hopes to hold a face–to–face inter–Korean meeting between the authorities "as soon as possible," according to Unification Minister Kwon Young-se. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/s-korea-offers-to-speak-with-n-korea-about-reuniting-estranged-families At a live, televised special news conference, Kwon stated, "The government openly suggests to the North Korean authorities that the South and North Korean authorities should meet to resolve the issue of separated families. The government will approach inter-Korean negotiations with an open mind. The Yoon administration will "a

  Even inexpensive meals like gimbap are seeing price increases after the Chuseok holiday, and with inflation showing no signs of slowing down, South Koreans will undoubtedly face greater financial hardship when dining out. According to data from the Korea Consumer Agency, the average cost of gimbap, one of the most affordable lunches, in Seoul increased by 2.6 percent in August compared to a month earlier to break the 3,000 won ($2.2) threshold. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/koreans-will-experience-further-restaurant-price-increases-after-chuseok Pork belly had the biggest price increase of all restaurant meals, going from 18,056 won to 18,364 won for a 200-gram dish during the mentioned time. A 1 percent price increase to 7,500 won was seen for kimchi jjigae with rice and a side dish. Jjajangmyeon, or noodles with black soybean sauce, cost the same as in July (6,300 won), but compared to previous year, it had by far the highest price increase. According to statistics f

  The 96-year-old monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, was put under medical observation on Thursday as her family hurried to Scotland to be by her side. Following more testing this morning, the Queen's doctors expressed worry about her health and suggested she stay under medical monitoring, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/the-royal-familys-leaders-will-be-by-the-queens-side-when-she-receives-medical-attention-since-doctors-are-concerned-for-her-health- The beloved national icon "remained at ease" at Balmoral, the Scottish castle where she spends her summers, it was noted. According to his Clarence House office, Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived at Balmoral. According to Kensington Palace, Prince William is traveling, but his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is staying behind since their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte,

  The Federal Reserve is indicating that it intends to maintain higher interest rates for longer. In a new report released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on 30-year mortgages increased to 5.89%, the highest level since 2008. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/rates-on-mortgages-reached-589-which-is-the-highest-level-since-2008 The increase follows a time during the summer when mortgage rates momentarily decreased despite the Federal Reserve raising the benchmark interest rate to combat inflation. The Fed's actions have been keenly scrutinized by the markets since since the interest rate increases started in March. In response to last week's jobs report, Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell restated his steadfast commitment to lowering inflation down to its 2% goal level, and this has caused rates to move, according to Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at real estate data provider Bright MLS. Powell gave a signal that the Fed plans to maintain higher

  The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was first stopped for upkeep. The West's sanctions, according to Russia, are the reason it has been stopped. Russian officials shutting down a vital gas pipeline to Europe is evidence, in the eyes of EU officials, that the Kremlin is weaponizing energy supplies. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/nord-stream-1-has-been-shut-off-by-russia-what-does-it-mean-for-the-eu Additionally, it suggests that the upcoming winters will probably be challenging for governments to manage and financially stable households. Paul Deane, a research fellow at University College Cork, told Euronews that he believes the crisis would likely endure three to four years even if the war (in Ukraine) ends quickly, which many people think it will. Moscow began cutting back on supply to the EU in August 2021, which many in Europe said was an effort by Russia to raise the price and strengthen its case for the opening of Nord Stream 2. Following the start of Russia's confl

  As California burned for an eighth straight day on Wednesday, a guy in a heat-stricken Los Angeles suburb and a mother in Pomona with two small children were among the residents anxiously looking for cool places to stay. In the state's capital, Sacramento, and other inland regions, temperatures were predicted to reach 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius), while in the Los Angeles region, they broke 100 degrees. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/californians-look-for-shade-as-the-heat-wave-enters-its-ninth-day As the heat wave engulfed the drought-stricken region and firefighters battled numerous wildfires due to the dry conditions, the organization that manages the majority of California's electrical grid asked people to save energy in the late afternoon and evening to avoid rolling blackouts. In cooling facilities run out of community centres and conference rooms at city hall, many people without houses or air conditioning got some relief. However, countles

  German lawmakers are considering plans to shield consumers and businesses from high energy prices. Robert Habeck, Germany's economy minister, has unveiled a small company help program. In response to a potential energy crisis brought on by Russia cutting off gas exports to Europe, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Thursday unveiled a relief package for businesses. During the Bundestag budget discussion, Habeck stated, "We will safeguard German firms and German SMEs." Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/due-to-the-energy-crisis-germany-will-subsidize-electricity-for-small-enterprises He declared that small and medium-sized businesses will have access to an industry-wide cost-curbing program already in place. This would only be a temporary solution, according to Habeck, who also predicted that eventually the government would "alter the electrical market design so that favorable costs are passed on to consumers." According to Habeck, Germany will

  Germany wants to make its own version of a "green card" to help non-EU citizens find work because there aren't enough skilled workers in the country. The Chancenkarte, which translates to "opportunity card," is the German government's attempt to address the country's severe labor crisis. Industry groups have been complaining for a while, and the Ministry of Labor has said that the lack of workers is slowing down economic growth. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/to-increase-its-workforce-germany-will-create-the-green-card- As long as they meet at least three of these four requirements, foreign nationals will be given the chance to come to Germany to look for work under the new "opportunity card," which Labor Minister Hubertus Heil announced in the German media this week. 1) A professional or academic qualification 2) At least three years of professional experience 3) German language proficiency or prior residence 4) Younger than 35

  According to the rules set forth by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), restaurants, both large and small, will soon need to list the calorific content (in kcal per serving and serving size) next to the food items listed on the menu cards. So, if you visit McDonald's and order a McVeggie, you may check the calorie count of your burger. Fans of butter chicken will also learn the number of calories in each serving once they pick up the menu. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/enjoy-dining-out-restaurant-menu-cards-and-pamphlets-will-now-include-calorie-information The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) made it essential for restaurant chains and online food aggregators to show the calorie count of food goods on menu cards as part of a significant initiative to regulate the calorie count of food products. According to the new laws, eateries with central licenses or outlets at ten or more locations must list the "calorific value

  According to a senior White House official, American intelligence indicates that Russia is holding thousands of Ukrainians at detention facilities in eastern Ukraine and Western Russia, interrogating them, and sometimes abusing them. Karine Jean-Pierre, a press secretary for the White House, said during her regular news briefings that the US believes the Kremlin considers filtration operations as essential to its ambitions to annex portions of Ukraine. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/according-to-the-white-house-russia-holds-and-mistreats-ukrainians-in-filtration-camps At the UN later in the day, US Ambassador to the UN Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia to stop its filtration operations right away and grant UN independent observers, humanitarian, and human rights organizations access to these filtration sites and to individuals who have been transferred to Russia. The United States has information that members of the Russian Presidential administration are in charge of and

  Approximately 30 swimming pools were shut down on Tuesday after their operator claimed that rising heating costs rendered them unprofitable. French sports and education organizations expressed displeasure at the decision. The French Swimming Federation (FFN) demanded the pools' "rapid" reopening in a statement, claiming that the closures have a "direct impact" on all children and adults who won't be able to learn to swim. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/numerous-swimming-pools-in-france-are-shut-down-due-to-rising-energy-prices Vert Marine, which manages pools and ice rinks throughout France, announced on Monday that its yearly energy expense had increased from 15 million euros to 100 million euros ($99 million), which it claimed was equivalent to "the company's whole annual earnings." According to the firm, "local governments and authorities must take required and extraordinary actions to return to manageable energy rates.&

  In the southern region of Kherson, Ukrainian forces are presently launching a counteroffensive. Journalists are not allowed near the frontlines, thus there are no first-hand reports of the fighting. However, General Dominique Trinquand, a former commander of the French military mission to the UN, asserts that, barring unexpected events on the battlefield, the Ukrainians may be in a position to annex the entire right bank of the Dnieper River by October, including Kherson City. Readmore.:  https://industryglobalnews24.com/ukrainian-defence-strategy-kiev-could-conquer-kherson-before-winter Since Russian forces were driven from the capital earlier this year, Kyiv's most daring military offensive has been the counteroffensive it began last week in the southern Kherson area. Military officials from Ukraine forbid journalists from the frontlines for tactical reasons, making it a very sensitive operation. The undisclosed number of towns in the region have been retaken, according to Ukra