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China remains ahead of Latin America in net revenue generation for Nokia, as both regions in different geopolitcal contexts posted another quarter of declining sales for the Finnish supplier. Overall, Nokia’s Q3 earnings beat market estimates despite ongoing weakness in its mobile networks business. The company’s global net sales reached 4.83 billion euros (US$5.6bn), up 12% from 4.32 billion euros in the year-ago quarter, or 9% higher in constant currency and adjusted for portfolio changes. “Order intake was again strong, particularly in optical networks and IP networks driven by AI and cloud customers,” CEO Justin Hotard told analysts and investors.…

Manipur, Oct 23: A total of 119 youth from Chandel, Pallel, and Tengnoupal districts of Manipur participated in a two-day Pre-Recruitment Training Programme organised by the Assam Rifles under Spear Corps on October 21–22, 2025. The programme was held at Modi, Chandel, and aimed at preparing aspirants for recruitment into the armed forces. The training focused on enhancing physical fitness, guiding participants on proper documentation, preparing them for written tests, and fostering personality development. Instructors provided hands-on guidance and practical tips to help candidates meet the rigorous standards required for selection.Officials from the Assam Rifles emphasised that the initiative reflects…

One of the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office MRAP vehicles. The military vehicle is used for high-risk search warrants and was the subject of controversy in 2020.One of the vehicles at the car show even had a bit of controversy attached to it.The large olive green tactical vehicle, known as a MRAP, looks like a Humvee on steroids.MRAP stands for mine resistant-ambush protected.It is one of the two MRAP vehicles operated by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office.The military vehicles were acqu…

Very local, powered by KSPWA local news, learning new information. Original series and specials, it’s pretty awe inspiring. 24/7 TV made just for you. How awesome is this? Download the free very local app now. CDCR: Inmate slain in SVSP attack; 3 suspects held after weapons found Updated: 6:08 PM PDT Oct 23, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says they are investigating the death of an inmate on Thursday as a homicide. Staff saw three inmates in the recreation yard at around 9:52 a.m., attacking another inmate with an improvised weapon, per the CDCR.…

Deal or no deal? Hand turns a cube and changes the word “no” to “yes”.gettyThe time‑tested request-for-proposal (RFP) model that has underpinned enterprise buying for six decades now feels outmoded. It is a the deepening mistrust between buyers and vendors that drives the dysfunction, and procurement technology alone can’t fill that gap.According to Loopio’s 2025 RFP Trends Report, an average RFP response devours twenty to twenty‑eight hours. WebinarCare’s deep‑dive shows that even the highest‑performing teams still allocate about twenty‑five hours per reply, and a 2024 survey of 1,650 organizations by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) revealed that, on…

An example of SeRo’s Integrated air and ground GNSS interference monitoring. (Image: SeRo) Combines airborne and ground-based GNSS interference monitoring in a single integrated system for unified situational awareness. SeRo Systems, a leader in air traffic surveillance security and monitoring solutions, has introduced a new ground-monitoring capability to its SecureTrack solution, enabling unified air- and ground-based detection of GNSS interference, including jamming and spoofing. This comprehensive feature delivers real-time detection, analysis and visualization of jamming and spoofing activity across all GNSS frequency bands and constellations in a single integrated solution. Compliant with the latest EASA and ICAO monitoring recommendations, it…

Russian officials are moving to order thousands of civilian reservists into active army service – but they promise the men about to be forced back into uniform aren’t supposed to be sent to Ukraine to fight. Russian Navy Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyanskiy, Deputy Chief of the Main Organizational and Mobilization Directorate of the General Staff, on Tuesday announced he had issued orders that men who had been drafted and served in the military, and who currently are civilians, will be subject to mandatory “mobilization” for the purpose of “safeguarding strategically important facilities.”JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war…

Larissa Pacheco is now a free agent.“Professional Fighters League has released Larissa Pacheco from her contract,” PFL officials stated on Thursday. “We thank her for her memorable bouts and wish her the best in her future endeavors.”Pacheco, 31, was stopped by Macy Chiasson on Season 28 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) back in summer 2018, then went 0-2 in two trips to the Octagon, registering losses to Jessica Andrade and Germaine de Randamie. In the years that followed, Pacheco (23-5) put together a 13-3 record with nine finishes.That said, the promotion no longer has a featherweight division and the Brazilian…

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