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3Dec

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Okta (OKTA) Q3 earnings 2024

Todd McKinnon, CEO and co-founder of Okta, speaks during the BoxWorks 2019 Conference in San Francisco, California, on Oct. 3, 2019.Michael Short | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of Okta popped more than 18% in extended trading on Tuesday after the identity management company released third-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates and offered rosy guidance.Here's how the company did:Earnings per share: 67 cents adjusted vs. 58 cents expected by LSEG.Revenue: $665 million vs. $650 million expected by LSEG.Okta helps companies manage employees' access to applications or devices with features like single sign-on and multifactor authentication. The company swung to profitability, reporting net income of $16 million, or 9 cents per share, during the quarter, compared with a net loss of $81...

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol says he will scrap martial law

3Dec

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South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol says he will scrap martial law

By Jack Kim and Ju-min Park, Reuters South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media. Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday night local time to thwart "anti-state forces" among his opponents. But outraged lawmakers rejected the decree, in South Korea's biggest political crisis in decades. Yonhap news agency said the cabinet had agreed early on Wednesday to scrap the martial law. Protesters outside parliament shouted and clapped. "We won!" they chanted. One demonstrator banged on a drum. South Korea's won currency recovered somewhat after Yoon backed down and was 0.8 percent lower at 1414.45 per US dollar. Ch...

NDP won’t support Tory non-confidence motion that uses Singh’s words – National

3Dec

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NDP won’t support Tory non-confidence motion that uses Singh’s words – National

By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted December 3, 2024 4:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he won’t play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion. The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion that quotes Singh’s own criticism of the Liberals, and asks the House of Commons to declare that it agrees with Singh and has no confidence in the government. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking ...

Why was martial law declared in South Korea? | World News

3Dec

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Why was martial law declared in South Korea? | World News

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted martial law, which he implemented hours earlier in a move that shocked MPs, the public and international allies.In a national address, the president said: "I have accepted the decision made by the National Assembly to dissolve and lift the martial law." MPs, including members of his own ruling party, voted to block the declaration as protesters clashed with soldiers and police after the martial law ruling.But what is martial law, and why did the president introduce it?What is martial law?It enacts temporary rule by the military and is usually invoked in times of war, rebellion or natural disaster.When martial law is in effect, the military commander has unlimited authority to make and enforce laws. Image...

What we know about South Korea’s martial law declaration

3Dec

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What we know about South Korea’s martial law declaration

South Koreans were shocked when President Yoon Suk Yeol said in an unannounced live TV broadcast that he was declaring martial law - then reversed course just hours later. After initial confusion over exactly what measures would be taken, the South Korean military released a decree banning protests and activity by parliament and political parties, and placing media under government control. Few of those steps appeared to have been implemented before 190 of the National Assembly's 300 members defied police and military cordons to vote against the declaration, which Yoon then promised to lift. Photo: YONHAP / AFP Here is what we know so far: Why did Yoon declare martial law? Yoon said opposition parties had taken the parliamentary process hostage. "I declare martial law to protect th...

More border enforcement resources coming before Trump’s inauguration: LeBlanc – National

3Dec

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More border enforcement resources coming before Trump’s inauguration: LeBlanc – National

Ottawa “shares” Donald Trump’s concerns about the flow of irregular migrants and illegal drugs across the world’s largest undefended border, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday, promising Canada will commit more personnel and equipment for border security before the president-elect’s inauguration on Jan. 20. “There will be additional resources, both human and equipment. We’ve said that consistently,” LeBlanc told a House of Commons committee Tuesday morning.“We will be making announcements in terms of procurement and personnel before that date. We are finalizing that as a government now based on the advice we received, the good advice from the RCMP and from the border services agency.”“I understand it’s exciting and Canadians want to understand it, (but) the good news is it...

Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

3Dec

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Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

Early diagnosis and treatment can help 70 per cent of patients with epilepsy -- a chronic neurological condition -- to lead normal lives, said health experts here on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. “India contributes to 10-12 million people, over one per cent of the total population and nearly one-sixth of the global burden. The prevalence in India ranges from 3.0 to 11.9 per 1,000 population. The high incidence has become a serious public health challenge for us and there is an urgent need for early diagnosis, clinical interventions, and care,” Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, at Fortis Hospital, said. Symptoms of epilepsy include sudden numbness, body stiffness, shaking,...

NATO chief says Putin using Ukraine as ‘testing ground for experimental missiles’ and is ‘not interested in peace’ | World News

3Dec

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NATO chief says Putin using Ukraine as ‘testing ground for experimental missiles’ and is ‘not interested in peace’ | World News

Russian President Vladimir Putin is using Ukraine as a "testing ground for experimental missiles" and is "not interested in peace", NATO's secretary general has warned.Mark Rutte made the remarks as foreign ministers from the alliance's 32 members gathered in Brussels for a two-day meeting where there will be several discussions on Ukraine. In a letter to his NATO counterparts ahead of the meeting, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said his country would not settle for anything less than NATO membership to guarantee its future security.Ukraine war: Latest updates Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:05 ...

Full text of South Korea’s martial law decree

3Dec

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Full text of South Korea’s martial law decree

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law during a late night televised address. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial laws on Wednesday for the first time in the country since 1980. Below is a Reuters translation of the military decree: "In order to protect liberal democracy from the threat of overthrowing the regime of the Republic of Korea by anti-state forces active within the Republic of Korea and to protect the safety of the people, the following is hereby declared throughout the Republic of Korea as of 23:00 on December 3, 2024: 1. All political activities, including the activities of the National Assembly, local councils, and political parties, political associations, rallies and demonstrations, are prohibited. 2. All a...

Canada Post strike: Here’s where workers are still seeking progress – National

3Dec

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Canada Post strike: Here’s where workers are still seeking progress – National

Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continued as the strike inches closer to the holiday season. Higher wages, better medical benefits and changes to the postal service’s use of temporary workers are at the heart of the union’s demands at the bargaining table.Canada Post on Sunday said it provided the union with a “comprehensive framework for reaching negotiated agreements.”“It is our hope that these proposals will reignite discussions and, together with the support of mediators, help the parties work toward final agreements. To facilitate talks, we will not be providing further details outside the negotiations process at this time,” a Canada Post statement said on Sunday.CUPW national president Jan Sampson said in a statement that the union was...