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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL UNITED NATIONS WORLD OCEANS DAY PHOTO COMPETITION

Six First Place Winners Selected from Thousands of Global Photo Submissions Surrounding 2022 Theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean

New York, New York, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The winners of the ninth annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition were announced today during the United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD) 2022 event at the UN Headquarters in New York. The free competition, which launched this past March, explored the six thematic categories linked to the overarching 2022 World Oceans day theme: “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.” World-renowned judges including wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy, Conservation Photojournalist & Marine Biologist Sirachai Arunrugstichai, and Underwater Photographer Y. Zin Kim, selected first, second, and third place winners for the categories: Above Water Seascapes, Underwater Seascapes, Revitalization, Coastal Communities, Ocean Critters, and Nature-Based Solutions & Ocean Exploration. Winners were selected from the thousands of global entries made by both amateur and professional photographers. The United Nations World Oceans Day event and the Photo Competition are hosted by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, produced with the contribution of Oceanic Global and made possible by La Mer. The annual competition is curated by Ellen Cuylaerts, and coordinated with DivePhotoGuide (DPG) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.

Winning Photos Per Category & Corresponding Captions Can be Viewed Here.

* All photos must include the caption with photographer credit listed per photo, as well as www.unworldoceansday.org to be published.

The 2022 winning photographers hail from over 12 different countries. Their names include: Cao Nguyen Vu, Christophe Mason-Parker (Above Water Seascapes), Damir Zurub, Nat Sumanatemeya, Nicolas Hahn (Underwater Seascapes), Rick Morris, Nuno Vasco Rodrigues, Aunk Horwang (Revitalization), Celia Kujala, Amitava Chandra, Supachai Veerayutthanon, (Coastal Communities), Gaby Barathieu, Jennifer Johnson, Viktor Lyagushkin (Ocean Critters), Tom Vierus, Giacomo d’Orlando (Nature-Based Solutions & Ocean Exploration). All participants signed a Charter of 14 commitments regarding ethics in photography.

The United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition is an ongoing tradition that calls on photographers and artists from around the world to communicate the beauty of the ocean and the importance of the respective UNWOD themes each year. Winning photos from past years can additionally be seen at www.unworldoceansday.org.

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GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Commenced by the Firm – ARQQ, ARQQW, CENH, CENHU, CENHW

NEW YORK, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ, ARQQW, CENH, CENHU, CENHW): (i) between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”); and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the “Merger”) and entitled to vote on the Merger, of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Arqit securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Arqit class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5481 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period and in the Proxy Statement issued in connection to the Merger made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) Arqit’s proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards of for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit’s proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Arqit class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5481 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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THE UNITED NATIONS TO HOST ANNUAL WORLD OCEANS DAY EVENT (8 JUNE) WITH THE 2022 THEME REVITALIZATION: COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR THE OCEAN

The United Nations Secretary-General, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, sustainability advocate Amber Valletta, oceanographer Sylvia Earle, economist Ralph Chami, World Champion sailor Lisa Blair, and others will speak at the event produced with the contribution of Oceanic Global and made possible by La Mer

New York, New York, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Wednesday 8 June, the United Nations will host its annual World Oceans Day celebration with the 2022 theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Produced by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs with the contribution of non-profit organization Oceanic Global, and made possible by La Mer, United Nations World Oceans Day 2022 (UNWOD) will feature keynote speeches, panels, presentations, and performances kicked off by the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly. The day’s programming will also include leading voices such as sustainability advocate Amber Valletta, International Monetary Fund economist Ralph Chami, World Champion sailor Lisa Blair, deep sea explorer Sheena Talma, and Michelin-star chef Shinobu Namae to name a few. While United Nations World Oceans Day has been fully virtual since 2020, this year’s celebration will once again bring together UN delegates and thought leaders from around the world for an in-person gathering at UN Headquarters in New York. The event will also be open to the public by live stream from 10am -13:30pm (EDT) on the United Nations World Oceans Day website (www.unworldoceansday.org) with the content reshared on the social channels @unworldoceansday.

The ocean connects, sustains, and supports all life on earth, but its health is at a tipping point. And, as the past few years of the pandemic have shown us, we need to work together when addressing issues that impact us all. The UNWOD 2022 theme of “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean” encourages collaboration towards a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty, but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life. The day’s programming will call attention to the communities, ideas, and solutions that are working to revitalize the ocean and our blue planet as a whole. It will convene thought-leaders, celebrities, institutional partners, community voices, entrepreneurs, and cross-industry experts to shine a new and hopeful light on humanity’s relationship to the ocean, bring fresh energy and ideas to how we’re addressing key issues, and inspire as well as ignite collective action towards positive change.

UNWOD 2022 will open with remarks by the United Nations Secretary-General, followed by messages from the President of the General Assembly. Keynote remarks will be provided by sustainability advocate Amber Valletta, President and Co-Chair of Mission Blue, Sylvia Earle, Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. João Gomes Cravinho, the International Monetary Fund’s Ralph Chami and Senior Vice President of La Mer, Lesley Crowther. Additional sessions throughout the day include a series of  “Spotlight Solutions” featuring Relais & Châteaux Chef Shinobu Namae, leading landscape architect Kate Orff, and World Champion sailor Lisa Blair, a panel on the “Revitalized Ocean Economy” featuring the Economist’s Martin Koehring and Director of Ocean Sustainability at Salesforce, Whitney Johnston, video messages from actress Nathalie Kelley, aquanot Fabien Cousteau, and a performance by youth environmental action organizer and poet Jade Lozada. The day’s programming will be closed with a musical performance by singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy and guitarist Julian Lage. The winners of the Ninth Annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition will also be announced by its 2022 Curator, Ellen Cuylaerts.

The annual United Nations World Oceans Day event marks the kick-off “World Ocean Week” during which subsequent events hosted by members of the Friends of UN World Oceans Day platform and other ocean enthusiasts from around the world will continue the conversation surrounding the official theme of UN World Oceans Day 2022 – Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.

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Hyderabad traders meet Sindh’s acting governor

KARACHI: The acting governor of Sindh Agha Siraj Khan Durrani said Wednesday that the business community is the backbone of the economy and a major stakeholder.

The government is in constant dialogue in order to synergize efforts and attain economic progress, he said while talking to a 16-member delegation of Hyderabad Chamber of Small traders and Small Industry led by its President, Muhammad Altaf Memon, here at Governor’s House today.

The Governor said that support has always extended to the development of small and medium enterprises and the government is fully cognizant of the role small industries play in the provision of employment and development of the local communities. He assured the business community of Hyderabad that the issues being faced by traders and industrialists will be resolved on priority basis.

The Governor also gave assurance to the business fraternity of full government assistance and said the government would continue to engage with the business community to improve the prevailing business environment. The delegation thanked the Governor for the meeting and said the business community would keep playing its due role in supplementing Government’s efforts for strengthening of country’s economy.

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IHC dismisses Haleem’s protective bail plea

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh for protective bail.

IHC Chief Justice (CJ) Athar Minallah, in his remarks, said that the court had already granted ‘protective bail’ to the petitioner for a period of three weeks. “During that period, Haleem had to appear in the Sindh High Court (SHC) since his case fell in its jurisdiction,” the CJ said, and added, “The IHC could not interfere in the SHC’s domain. The petitioner is advised to go to the SHC.”

The petitioner’s counsel had told the court that the Sindh government wanted to arrest his client in false and fabricated cases so that he could not attend the provincial assembly’s budget session.

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Sindh CS urges need to use sea water

KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput said on Wednesday that water scarcity in Karachi had become a serious problem, so there was need to use sea water as an alternative.

“We as a nation must also change the way we use water and energy. Keeping in view the water scarcity in the country, modern technology can be used to increase the agricultural production,” he said while addressing a ceremony organized by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) in Karachi. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the association and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Speaking on the occasion, the REAP representatives said that there had been a dispute between Pakistan and India over the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag of Basmati rice and the Sindh government had strengthened Pakistan’s case by providing timely data on Basmati rice production. They further said that housing societies were being established on agricultural lands in many areas of Sindh province which could lead to food shortage in the future.

Chief Secretary Sindh Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput said that India had tried to harm Pakistan’s rice exports to the European Union, but Pakistan had fought well for the GI tag. He further stated the economic situation of the country is very critical at the moment.

“The difference between our exports and imports is huge,” said CS Sindh. He further added that the country was facing a trade deficit of 15 billion dollars. He further stated that IT exports in the country was only 27 million dollars which needed to be increased. Rajput further said that information technology is a sector in which we can train the youth in a short period of time and fit them for employment and businesses.

He further stated that other countries had boosted the agricultural sector by using technology but Pakistan was lagging behind in this sector. He further said that for rice export, attention needed to be paid to the African continent and exporters must find new markets to increase exports.

The federal government had decided to work five days a week due to the energy crisis. The Sindh government has also abolished the 40% petrol quota of officers and cabinet members. At the end of the ceremony, Rajput sought suggestions from the rice exporters to increase rice production and exports in the Sindh province.

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Lampy Skin Disease to be controlled soon: Livestock Minister tells seminar

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdul Bari Khan Pitafi said Wednesday that we have started work on an emergency basis to eradicate Lumpy Skin Disease in Sindh’s animals, and assured that that the disease would be brought under control soon.

He expressed these views while addressing a seminar on Lampy Skin Disease, organized by the Sindh Livestock Department at a local hotel today. Pitafi said that our work was appreciated all over the country, including the hard work of our departmental officers, doctors and field staff.

He said that special thanks to our party leadership, especially President Asif Ali Zardari, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, Faryal Talpur and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah who encouraged them and approved a summary in two days and released funds from the Finance Department to tackle the disease.

Today, we are sure that the cattle owners of Sindh would soon be saved from this deadly epidemic, said the minister. The minister said that vaccines had been introduced in Sindh to control the incidence of diseases in animals and birds for which the Chief Minister Sindh had provided substantial assistance.

Pitafi said: “Those doing PhD from abroad are not ready to work with us, so our institutions should create PhDs so that local peoples can work with us in difficult times.”