trad Using Weekly Options to Trade Economic Indicators By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:05:00 -0500 Traders have discovered the benefits of coordinating option expirations with the release of economic data focusing on the impact of certain indicators. Full Article Agriculture Economic Events Energy Equity Index FX Interest Rates Market Commentary Getting Started Options Strategies & Techniques Tools and Analytics Featured Article CME Group
trad Seven of the Most Noteworthy Trading Days of 2016 By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:28:00 -0600 From the outcome of the U.S. elections to OPEC's output cut, there were seven noteworthy trading days last year whose effects could ripple into 2017. Full Article Market Commentary [DO_NOT_USE] CME Research Article Options Blu Putnam Getting Started Featured Article Weather Economic Events Interest Rates Agriculture FX Energy
trad Did Virus Reshape Global Trade? By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 High costs could hamper diversification of supply lines in a post-pandemic era. Full Article Market Commentary [DO_NOT_USE] CME Research Product Research Article Agriculture BrokerTec Blu Putnam OpenMarkets The Economists English (EN) Metals Equity Index FX Featured Article Economic Events Interest Rates Video EBS General Erik Norland Energy
trad News24 Business | The Trump Trade and SA: Bad news for the rand and interest rates - for now By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 05:00:31 Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election may have just worsened prospects for the rand, the JSE and the broader SA economy. Full Article
trad News24 Business | Trump’s incoming trade tirade could cause trouble for SA By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 05:00:37 SA has been benefitting from a trade pact with the US for almost 25 years. US President-elect Donald Trump might look to change that - but we aren’t sure yet. Full Article
trad Trading the football field for the mission field By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:17:10 +0000 From unbelieving football-lover to dedicated disciple; meet Moldovan OMer Ion Manoli! Full Article
trad Interpreting traditions By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:49:07 +0000 Long-term workers tell local friends the meaning of ancient traditions, sharing the Bible stories behind their rituals. Full Article
trad Tests Match Charter, Traditional Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 There are "no measurable differences" between the performance of charter schools and traditional public schools on national reading and math assessments from 2017, a finding that persists when parents' educational attainment was factored into the results. Full Article Charter+schools
trad Stop Ignoring the Innovation That Happens in Traditional Public Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Three national educational funders explain a new program that is highlighting innovative practices in schools around the country. Full Article Innovation
trad News24 Business | Rand hits best level in weeks as 'Trump trades' unwind By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 05 2024 12:08:18 The dollar softened on Tuesday as traders squared positions on the day of the US presidential election, after recent polls dented some market bets on a victory for Republican Donald Trump. Full Article
trad News24 Business | Rand slumps as traders bet on Trump victory By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 06 2024 08:23:03 The rand fell, while the dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday while most US equity markets advanced as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as results for the US presidential election rolled in. Full Article
trad News24 Business | Rand crashes through R18/$ as Trump trades ramp up By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 09:32:18 The US dollar rose toward a four-month peak versus major peers on Tuesday, while bitcoin extended its record rally as investors continued to pile into trades seen as benefiting from the incoming Donald Trump administration. Full Article
trad Military service is family tradition for Penn State Harrisburg father, daughter By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:18:36 -0500 Retired Master Sgt. Gary Barb, campus technology officer at Penn State Harrisburg, is a veteran of both the U.S. Navy, which he served from 1989 to 1993, and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, which he served from 1994 to 2012. His daughter, Jessica Barb, is a communications major at Penn State Harrisburg, where she participates in the Army ROTC program, and serves in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Full Article
trad News24 Business | 'Food inflation has all but disappeared': Bidcorp flags record trading, 'excellent' SA result By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 11:24:03 Shares of Bidcorp, the food services giant founded by Brian Joffe, jumped almost 5% on Tuesday after it reported a record revenue performance for the four months to end October, including an "excellent" result from SA. Full Article
trad Rupee At All-Time Low Of Rs 84.40 Against US Dollar In Early Trade By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:30:47 +0530 The rupee slipped 1 paisa to an all-time low of 84.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the local unit. Full Article
trad Swiggy Shares Jump 7.7% Higher In Trading Debut After $1.4 Billion IPO By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:04:45 +0530 Shares of Indian food and grocery delivery firm Swiggy debuted 7.7% higher in pre-open trade on Wednesday. Full Article
trad Rupee At All-Time Low Of Rs 84.40 Against US Dollar In Early Trade By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:13:53 +0530 The rupee slipped 1 paisa to an all-time low of 84.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the local unit. Full Article
trad Stocks Of Adani Group Firms Climb In Morning Trade By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:49:13 +0530 Shares of Adani group firms continued to attract heavy demand in morning trade on Tuesday, with Adani Total Gas climbing nearly 20 per cent. Full Article
trad Sensex Rises By 305 Points, Nifty By 103 In Early Market Trade By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:02:34 +0530 Equity benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Wednesday amid continuous foreign fund inflows along with buying in heavyweight IT stocks, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Full Article
trad Advantages Of B2B Digital Marketing Over Traditional Marketing With BrandingExperts.com By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:24:46 +0530 This article will discuss why B2B digital marketing is advantageous over traditional marketing and why it is becoming rapidly crucial for businesses to make the switch Full Article
trad John Dickinson Plantation’s 2022 ‘18th Century Trades Day’ By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:05:14 +0000 Day-long series of activities explores occupations of the 1700s. Full Article Historical and Cultural Affairs Kent County News activities children events family First State National Historical Park free admission historic sites history museums
trad Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Releases Report on Delaware Women in Construction Trades By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:48:18 +0000 WILMINGTON, Del —The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Delaware Departments of Labor and Education, released a new report titled- Delaware Women in the Construction Trades: A Path to Economic Security. The report examines the current state of women working in the […] Full Article Department of Human Resources Department of Labor News Delaware Delaware Department of Labor Delaware Women Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy
trad DHSS Anuncia Organizaciones Seleccionadas para Operar el Programa de Atención Administrada de Medicaid By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:53:39 +0000 NEW CASTLE (Julio 12, 2022) – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales (DHSS) anunció hoy que ha seleccionado tres compañias para operar su Programa de Atención Administrada de Medicaid. La División de Medicaid y Asistencia Médica (DMMA) del DHSS continuará su asociación de MCO con Highmark Health Options Blue Cross Blue Shield, que empezó […] Full Article Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance News Delaware Medicaid el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales de Delaware Health Insurance Managed Care Organizations medicaid
trad Noramco Foreign Trade Zone approval granted By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:16:31 +0000 Noramco Inc. has become the first company in the state to include their facility in Delaware’s Foreign-Trade Zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF) and to be granted "Production Authority" by the Foreign Trade Zone Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Full Article Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) News Office of the Governor DEDO quality of life Responsible Government
trad Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50 to Q2 results today; five stocks to buy or sell on Wednesday — Nov 13 | Stock Market News - Mint By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:55:29 GMT Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50 to Q2 results today; five stocks to buy or sell on Wednesday — Nov 13 | Stock Market News MintSensex, Nifty50 decline for 5th straight session; now down over 9% from peak MintIndices trade with deep cuts; auto shares decline for 5th day Business StandardStock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty at 23,700, Sensex tanks 520 pts; auto, metal, realty major drag MoneycontrolGIFT Nifty down 45 points; here's the trading setup for today's session The Economic Times Full Article
trad Trade tensions hit South Korea FDI By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:08:04 +0000 The situation between the US and China is bad news for South Korea’s investment climate. Full Article
trad Mexico teams up with Singapore to launch Tehuantepec trade corridor By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:00:58 +0000 President Obrador aims to mobilise billions in public and private investment to create an alternative to the Panama Canal along the Tehuantepec corridor. Full Article
trad Insight – The impact of recent South American free trade agreements on Australian agriculture By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:34:00 GMT Recent South American free trade agreements will have implications for Australian agricultural exports. Full Article Insights
trad Insight – Austrade ‘lounge’ helps bring in F&B orders at Gulfood 2023 By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2023 05:09:00 GMT The world’s largest food and beverage (F&B) trade show – Gulfood – took place in Dubai, UAE from 19–23rd February. It brought together over 5,000 leading F&B companies. Over 120 Australian companies took part. Full Article Insights
trad Aussie food and beverage front and centre at Fijian trade show By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:26:00 GMT Australian food and beverage were a hit at HOTEC, Fiji's premium tourism and hospitality trade event. Full Article Latest from Austrade
trad Australia’s India trade deal set for December go-ahead By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:02:00 GMT Australia’s landmark AI-ECTA trade deal to come into force on 29 December Full Article Latest from Austrade
trad Austrade untangles cotton exports for LDC By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:13:00 GMT Austrade’s assistance enabled Louis Dreyfus Company to get Australian cotton to Pakistani cotton manufacturers. Full Article Latest from Austrade
trad Inquiry to strengthen our Trade Agreements (Ministerial) By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:03:00 GMT This week I asked the Joint Standing Committee for Trade and Investment Growth consider the Australian Government’s approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements with international partners. Full Article Media Releases
trad Tassal reels in export success thanks to trade agreement with India By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:47:00 GMT Tassal is exporting to India for the first time, aided by tariff cuts under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Full Article Success stories
trad Auxin Solar alleges unfair trade practices from Chinese suppliers, asks Commerce to intervene By www.renewableenergyworld.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:27:28 +0000 Auxin Solar named more than a dozen companies in its petition to Commerce Department officials. Full Article News Solar Utility Scale anti-dumping Auxin Solar Chinese imports Solar Energy Industries Association
trad Total external trade rose to N6.9tn in Q2 – Shettima By punchng.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:42:33 +0000 Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that trade facilitation programmes implemented by the current administration increased the country’s trade balance to N6.5tn in the second quarter of 2024. He said efforts to maximise economic opportunities ensured that exports to other countries accounted for 60.89 per cent, or equivalent to N19.42tn of total trade, representing a Read More Full Article Business & Economy
trad Protectionist Trade Policy Dampens US Economy and Risks Conflict with Asia By www.eastwestcenter.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:24:07 +0000 Protectionist Trade Policy Dampens US Economy and Risks Conflict with Asia Protectionist Trade Policy Dampens US Economy and Risks Conflict with Asia Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 12/19/2018 - 14:24 Jan 8, 2019 Jan 8, 2019 Economics Economics Politics & International Relations Politics & International Relations East Asia East Asia United States United States East-West Wire Tagline News, Commentary, and Analysis Home EWC Feeds East-West Wire The East-West Wire is a news, commentary, and analysis service provided by the East-West Center in Honolulu. Any part or all of the Wire content may be used by media with attribution to the East-West Center or the person quoted. To receive East-West Center Wire media releases via email, subscribe here. For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services, see www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists. Explore search All Programs All Regions All Topics Release Date Filters Reset filters East-West Wire Tagline News, Commentary, and Analysis Home EWC Feeds East-West Wire The East-West Wire is a news, commentary, and analysis service provided by the East-West Center in Honolulu. Any part or all of the Wire content may be used by media with attribution to the East-West Center or the person quoted. To receive East-West Center Wire media releases via email, subscribe here. For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services, see www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists. Explore search All Programs All Regions All Topics Release Date Filters Reset filters Full Article
trad Interpreting American Public Opinion on International Trade: How Should Asia Respond? By www.eastwestcenter.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:38:03 +0000 Interpreting American Public Opinion on International Trade: How Should Asia Respond? Interpreting American Public Opinion on International Trade: How Should Asia Respond? Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/22/2019 - 12:38 Aug 22, 2019 Aug 22, 2019 Economics Economics Politics & International Relations Politics & International Relations United States United States East-West Wire Tagline News, Commentary, and Analysis Home EWC Feeds East-West Wire The East-West Wire is a news, commentary, and analysis service provided by the East-West Center in Honolulu. Any part or all of the Wire content may be used by media with attribution to the East-West Center or the person quoted. To receive East-West Center Wire media releases via email, subscribe here. For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services, see www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists. Explore search All Programs All Regions All Topics Release Date Filters Reset filters East-West Wire Tagline News, Commentary, and Analysis Home EWC Feeds East-West Wire The East-West Wire is a news, commentary, and analysis service provided by the East-West Center in Honolulu. Any part or all of the Wire content may be used by media with attribution to the East-West Center or the person quoted. To receive East-West Center Wire media releases via email, subscribe here. For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services, see www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists. Explore search All Programs All Regions All Topics Release Date Filters Reset filters Full Article
trad Implications of Trump’s election on SA and global trade By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:24:59 GMT Full Article
trad ActionSA details #Spaza4Locals strategy to combat foreign ownership and illicit trade in township spaza shops By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:34:53 GMT Full Article
trad Soweto Business Forum ‘excited and very happy’ after Gauteng suspends vendors’ trading at schools By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:20:12 GMT Full Article
trad At White House, Indonesia's new leader straddles US-China rivalry By www.voanews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:35:18 -0500 white house — President Joe Biden and President Prabowo Subianto met Tuesday at the White House, marking the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesia relations, part of a multination visit by the newly inaugurated leader of Southeast Asia's largest economy. "I will work very hard to strengthen Indonesia and United States relationship," said Prabowo, who goes by his first name. Biden said he looks forward to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest level among nontreaty allies, which the two countries signed in 2023. "That includes deepening our security cooperation," he said before their meeting. In brief remarks to the press, Biden twice raised an issue of concern for Washington: freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. He said he wanted to strengthen the U.S. partnership with Indonesia, "by advancing [a] free and open Indo-Pacific." "We'll discuss, also, global challenges, including in Gaza and the South China Sea," he said. China's nine-dash line The White House meeting came days after Prabowo's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Indonesia and China signed a series of agreements valued at about $10 billion and focusing on infrastructure, green energy, digital technology and agriculture. "In the present situation, geopolitical and geoeconomic, Indonesia and China have become very close partners in many, many fields," Prabowo said. One of the deals is to jointly develop fisheries, and oil and gas exploration in waters around Indonesia's Natuna Islands where China's "nine-dash line" marking its expansive claims in the South China Sea overlaps with Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone. Critics say the agreement risks implicitly validating China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, which, according to the United Nations, has no basis in international law. VOA asked the White House whether Biden was specifically referring to this deal in his meeting with Prabowo. "We continue to encourage Indonesia to work with their legal experts to make sure any agreement they make with the PRC [People's Republic of China] is in accordance with international law, especially the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Beijing claims the major shipping route almost entirely, infringing into the EEZs of Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines. All but Indonesia formally dispute the Chinese claim while Taiwan makes a claim to the sea similar to Beijing's. "It's a big deal for Indonesia," as a non-claimant country in the South China Sea dispute that supports the concept of a "free and open Indo-Pacific," said Klaus Heinrich Raditio, author on South China Sea issues and lecturer at Indonesia's Driyarkara School of Philosophy. "People will question our position," he told VOA. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry clarified Sunday that it remains firm in rejecting China's nine-dash line. Beijing's claim, Jakarta said, "does not comply" with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and "therefore has no bearing" on Indonesia's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the North Natuna Sea. Jakarta's agreement with Beijing highlights a "new phase of building the China-Indonesia community with a shared future," according to the joint statement. This reference supports "China's vision of a new global order that is anti-Western hegemony," Raditio said. It's unclear whether this language was an intentional signaling of a geopolitical shift or merely an overlook from a new administration eager to bolster ties with great powers. The Indonesian Embassy in Washington has not responded to VOA's queries. "Most likely, it is a bureaucratic mistake," Raditio said. "We put too much attention on economic cooperation. How many investments that we can attract from China? We kind of sideline other important issues." Prabowo's outreach to Trump Just as important to Jakarta as the White House meeting is Prabowo's outreach to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Jakarta is gearing up for Trump's new administration that begins in January. "Wherever you are, I'm willing to fly to congratulate you personally, sir," Prabowo said in a call to Trump that was posted Monday on his social media. The Trump team has not responded to VOA's queries on the conversation. U.S. foreign policy under Trump "may become more transactional and more focused on elements related to U.S.-China, competition," said Andreyka Natalegawa, associate fellow for the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "The downside risk of this as it relates to Southeast Asian countries, is that it may limit some of the decision-making space they have in their diplomatic affairs," Natalegawa said. Prabowo has voiced ambitions to raise Indonesia's international profile and has made early foreign policy moves, including a surprise decision to join Southeast Asia's largest economy to the BRICS bloc. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is a growing group of emerging economies seen as a counterweight to the West. In October, BRICS added Indonesia as one of the group's 13 new "partner countries." The move could be a shift away from the position taken by Prabowo's predecessor, Joko Widodo, who took in massive amounts of infrastructure investments from Beijing but remained mostly nonaligned geopolitically. The White House visit marks a milestone for Prabowo, who was barred from entering the U.S. under the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations over his role in abducting activists of the 1998 "Reformasi" movement that ousted President Suharto, Prabowo's then father-in-law. The Trump administration lifted the visa ban for then-Defense Minister Prabowo, for his visit in 2020. Full Article USA East Asia
trad Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan By www.voanews.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:35:24 -0500 Baku, Azerbaijan — The annual U.N. climate summit kicks off Monday with countries readying for tough talks on finance and trade, following a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries in their demands for climate cash. Delegates gathering in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku are hoping to resolve the summit's top agenda item – a deal for up to $1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing countries. The summit's negotiating priorities, however, are competing for governments' resources and attention against economic concerns, wars in Ukraine and Gaza and last week's U.S. re-election of Donald Trump, a climate-change denier, as president of the world's biggest economy. COP29 host Azerbaijan will be tasked with keeping countries focused on agreeing to a new global finance target to replace the current $100 billion pledge expiring this year. The Caspian Sea nation, often proud of being home to the world's first oil wells, will also be under pressure to show progress from last year's COP28 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels. The country's oil and gas revenues accounted for 35% of its economy in 2023, down from 50% two years prior. The government says these revenues will continue to decline, to roughly 32% of its GDP this year and 22% by 2028. Before the summit talks can even begin, countries will need to agree on an agenda by consensus – including an 11th-hour proposal by China to bring trade disputes into the mix. The Chinese proposal - made on behalf of the fast-developing "BASIC" group of countries including Brazil, India and South Africa - asked for the summit to address "restrictive trade measures" such as the EU's carbon border tariffs going into effect in 2026. Those concerns have been compounded by Trump's campaign promise to impose 20% tariffs on all foreign goods – and 60% on Chinese goods. China's request showed it was flexing power following Trump's re-election, which signaled the United States' likely disengagement from global climate cooperation, said Li Shuo, director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute. Trump has called climate change a hoax and vowed to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, the global treaty to reduce planet-warming emissions. The European Union, along with current U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, have been pressing China and Gulf oil nations to join the pool of climate finance donor countries. "If the EU wants to talk about climate finance with China, if it wants to talk NDCs, part of the conversation should be how to resolve our differences on trade and your tariffs," Shuo said. Extreme pressure With this year on track to be the hottest on record, experts noted that climate extremes were now challenging rich and poor countries alike – from flooding disasters in Africa, coastal Spain and the U.S. state of North Carolina, to drought gripping South America, Mexico and the U.S. West. Most countries are not prepared. "Election results don't alter the laws of physics," said Kaveh Guilanpour, vice president for international strategies at the nonprofit Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. "Unless the world collectively steps up its efforts, the impacts of climate change will become increasingly severe and frequent and will be felt by an increasing number of people in all countries, including in the United States." Many in Baku were worried that a U.S. disengagement could lead other countries to backpedal on past climate pledges or to scale back future ambitions. Full Article Europe USA Climate Change
trad Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:21:57 -0500 SANTIAGO, Chile — It's Friday night in Santiago, and 15 people gather around a table, sharing a bottle of wine as the smell of tobacco and incense fill the air. Black candles burn on top of an altar decorated with chalices and knives. The members of the Temple of Satan are about to start a ritual. Five years after the Satanic Temple of the United States made headlines — and unleashed a wave of panic — when it was designated a church, a similar organization in Chile, a conservative country where half of its population of 18 million identifies as Catholic, is asking the government to be recognized legally as a religious association. Scholars, believers and residents consulted by The Associated Press note that Chile, where a long-lasting tradition of Catholicism has played a leading role in public discussions, is experiencing a crisis of faith, following revelations of multiple sexual abuse scandals within the Catholic Church over the years. "These types of organizations now feel that they have greater support to challenge what was virtually impossible before," said Luis Bahamondes, a professor at the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Chile. And that's because, "until very recently, the Catholic Church enjoyed an unprecedented power. It had an opinion on everything: politics, economics, geopolitics, sexuality and education." No sacrifices, devil worship Despite its name, the Temple of Satan: Satanists and Luciferians of Chile does not embark on sacrifices nor ask its congregants to worship the devil. Among its 100 members are people who work as publicists, firefighters, police officers, lawyers and psychologists, and who have found in the organization a way to defy moral norms, dogmas and religious impositions. While they embrace the term Satanist, they don't revere or believe in Satan. Instead, they worship rationality, individualism, pleasure and the mundane life. Rather than gods, they praise humankind. "You are the owner of your present and future, there is no God that makes decisions for you," said Haborym, a spokesperson for the group, during a walk through tombs and mausoleums at the General Cemetery of Santiago. He noted that the figure of Satan is purely symbolic and their rituals are performed "to bring out the emotions and leave the intellect aside." Haborym and other members of the Temple of Satan in Chile spoke on condition their real names not be used, particularly with many holding public-facing jobs, citing growing threats. While Hollywood movies like "Rosemary's Baby" and TV series such as "True Detective" helped to portray the idea of Satanists as linked to sacrifice, evil, pain and death, modern groups like Chile's Temple of Satan are strongly against animal abuse, prohibit the affiliation of people with criminal records, see pleasures as a delight rather than a sin, and do not express their opinions unless asked. "We don't want people killing in the name of Satan," said Haborym. How to join In order to join Chile's Temple of Satan, applicants are requested to go through a lengthy process that includes filling out a form, showing proof of not having a criminal record, being interviewed by a special commission and, finally, being evaluated by a psychologist. Once they are accepted, members can choose a new name — normally that of a demon or fallen angel — with which they will be identified inside the temple and among other associates. Founded in 2021, Chile's Temple of Satan has 100 members, and more than 400 people applied to join in the past few weeks, said Haborym. The interest spiked at the end of July, when the group formally requested that the country's Ministry of Justice legally recognize it as a religious association. A media frenzy followed, unleashing a heated debate and causing a stir among Chile's main religious denominations. "The history of Satanism is well known [and] it has often been the cause of tragedies," the leaders of several churches in Chile, including the Catholic, Anglican, Jewish and Evangelical, said in a joint statement. Following in the steps of the Church of Satan, founded in 1966 by Anton Szandor LaVey, modern Satanists praise skepticism and logic over celestial or supernatural beings. Its followers are free to formulate their own beliefs, rites and spiritual practices. Many self-described Satanists and Luciferians are atheists. Others say they are witches or believe in the power of magic. "We do accept that there are certain bases, both academic and esoteric, that give meaning to our existence and reality," said Azazel, who quit Judaism four years ago and, one year later, founded the Temple of Satan of Chile. His words resonate in the darkness of the chamber and are interspersed with chants, clapping, mantras and readings of passages from the Satanic Bible and the Bible of the Adversary, the main guidelines of the group. Disappointed worshippers Just like Azazel, others have turned to the Temple of Satan out of disappointment with traditional religions. The new congregants include not only occultists and esotericists, but also Catholics, Jews, Protestants and Evangelicals. "In Satanism there are no solutions or absolute truths. You are your own god and you create your own reality," said Kali Ma, a dentistry student who was born and raised in a Jehovah's Witness family. "If we compare both, Jehovah's Witnesses are the real sect," she said. "They don't let you do certain things, they tell you how to dress, what to do, how to behave, whether or not to grow a beard." Nestor da Costa, an expert in secularism and religion at the Catholic University of Uruguay, said the influx of people seeking answers through different perspectives might be linked to the search for less dogmatic approaches. "It may be a readjustment of the religious side of people who leave Catholicism but continue to believe in something," he said. It is unclear if the Chilean government will legally recognize the Temple of Satan as a legitimate religious association, but its very existence has already helped to spark a discussion that until recently was unthinkable in this conservative society. Demanding recognition is the ultimate expression of everything praised by Satanic aesthetics: the rebellion against the status quo and the breakup with deep-rooted traditions. "We comply with everything that is requested of us as a religious entity," says Haborym. "So there would be no reason to reject us beyond the fact that we're a controversial figure." Full Article Americas
trad LIVE: 11th House Quad Committee hearing on illegal drug trade crimes By www.philstar.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:15:00 +0800 The Quad Committee of the House of Representatives, composed of the Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, Human Rights, and Public Accounts continued its joint inquiry into the extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration's drug war on Wednesday, November 13. Full Article
trad Extradition to US of man accused with malware sale quashed, case to be reheard By www.maltatoday.com.mt Published On :: Tue,12 Nov 2024 16:16:10 +0100 Maltese judge quashes extradition to the US of Daniel Meli, ordering that his case be reheard by the magistrates’ court Full Article
trad Italy's 'cannabis light' trade may go up in smoke with law change By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:36:00 +0700 Italy's flourishing "cannabis light" industry is at risk, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes a bill through parliament to deflower a crop that is legal across much of Europe. Her conservative coalition wants to ban the sale of hemp flower products, but those in the trade say it's economic suicide. - REUTERS Full Article
trad Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Muslim world to boycott, end trade with Israel By www.jpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:55:55 GMT Erdogan urged Muslim nations at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to unite against Israel Full Article Saudi Arabia Erdogan Islamism Israel-Hamas War
trad Amanda Seyfried reveals why she traded Hollywood glamour for peaceful life By www.thenews.com.pk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:37:00 +0500 Amanda Seyfried reveals why she traded Hollywood glamour for peaceful lifeAmanda Seyfried has discovered the secret to harmonizing her Hollywood career with a peaceful personal life. The actress traded the glamour of Los Angeles with a serene farm in Upstate New York, where she's found solace... Full Article
trad Asian Development Blog: How to Advance Green, Inclusive Trade through E-commerce in Asia and the Pacific By www.adb.org Published On :: 2024-10-03 To support e-commerce, public-private collaboration must prioritize closing the digital divide, supporting small businesses, and promoting environmental sustainability. Strengthening data governance, competition, and tax frameworks are also key to resilient and equitable e-commerce. Full Article