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Iraqi News
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
US Congress confirms Commitment to Supporting Iraq and Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Baghdad-INA The US Congress confirmed, on Sunday, the United States' commitment to supporting Iraq in various fields and strengthening the existing strategic partnership between the two countries. It reiterated its commitment to effective communication with Iraqi leaders to continue joint work for a better future for both countries. The Speaker of Parliament's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Speaker of Parliament today received a high-level delegation from the US Congress and members of the US Embassy. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States within the framework of the Strategic Framework Agreement, and ways to enhance joint cooperation in the political, economic, and security fields." "The visiting delegation included Representative Adam Smith, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee from the Democratic Party, Representative Sarah Jacobs, Representative Michael Baumgartner, Representative George Whitesides, and Representative Wesley Bell, along with the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy, Mr. Daniel Rubinstein, and a number of advisors and members of the professional staff of the Armed Services Committee." According to the statement, during the meeting, the Speaker of Parliament emphasized "the importance of the Strategic Framework Agreement as the cornerstone of Iraqi-American relations," emphasizing "the need to activate its provisions to ensure mutual interests between the two countries, particularly in the areas of developing the national economy and investing in non-oil sectors such as agriculture and industry." Al-Mashhadani pointed out "the importance of the Iraqi Constitution as the foundation of the country's democratic system, with the possibility of developing and amending it in accordance with Article (142) and in a manner consistent with the aspirations of the Iraqi people." He emphasized "the need to develop the education and agriculture sectors and support political and security stability in Iraq and the region." He expressed Iraq's firm position in supporting ceasefire efforts in Gaza and the need to end wars and conflicts in the region, which would contribute to consolidating peace and achieving prosperity. For its part, the American delegation confirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Iraq in various fields and strengthening the existing strategic partnership between the two countries, reiterating the US Congress's keenness to communicate effectively with Iraqi leaders to continue working together for a better future for both countries.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Just fabulous': Jacobs receives 2025 Centerville teacher award
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An Centerville City Schools educator has been recognized by the district for her dedication with teaching. During the district's Board of Education meeting on Monday, Sarah Jacobs was named the district's '2025 Teacher of the Year.' Jacobs, a first grade teacher at Primary Village North, has been teaching in the district for 23 years. According to Jacobs, seeing students learn new things is important. 'The biggest thing is just teaching kids the love for learning,' said Jacobs. 'At this age, they already have a natural curiosity and wonder about the world. Seeing the world through six- and seven-year-olds' eyes is inspiring and exciting.' Mindy Cline, principal at Primary Village North, said watching what Jacobs can do is inspirational. 'Every decision that Sarah makes is about kids and about their families,' said Cline. 'She plans such exciting and engaging lessons. When I walk into her classroom, it is just fabulous to see the joy of student learning on all of the kids' faces.' The first grade teacher's credentials will be examined by a state panel for her chance at the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. The winner of the state award will be announced in the coming months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Norwegian company abandons plans for $2.5 billion battery plant, 700 jobs in metro Atlanta
Plans that have been in the works for years to build a multi-billion battery plant in Coweta County have been scrapped. Norwegian-based company Freyr addressed the Coweta County Development Authority on Thursday announce the cancellation of their plans. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The $2.57 billion battery manufacturing plant was first announced in Nov. 2022 and was slated to bring approximately 723 jobs into the area. The facility was set to be called Giga America and be located at the Bridgeport Industrial Park site. Freyr previously said it would produce lithium-ion batteries at the plant and help address the rapidly growing global markets for electric vehicles, energy storage and marine applications. TRENDING STORIES: Little Caesar's manager defends sign saying suspicious people will be reported to ICE 'It's really chaotic:' Federal employees in Georgia weigh whether to resign Woman says Cobb auto repair shop refused to hand over car until she paid for work that wasn't done The company didn't offer any reasoning for abandoning their plans, but a spokesperson told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that they are 'focusing at the moment on the solar module manufacturing facility in Texas.' Company spokespeople had nothing but good things to say about working alongside Coweta County and the State of Georgia 'This decision in no way reflects any concern with the support from our State of Georgia and local partners, each of whom have provided stellar support and guidance. Georgia is a great state to do business,' a company spokesperson said in a letter to Coweta County Development Authority Executive Director Sarah Jacobs. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Norwegian company abandons plans for $2.5 billion battery plant, 700 jobs in metro Atlanta
Plans that have been in the works for years to build a multi-billion battery plant in Coweta County have been scrapped. Norwegian-based company Freyr addressed the Coweta County Development Authority on Thursday announce the cancellation of their plans. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The $2.57 billion battery manufacturing plant was first announced in Nov. 2022 and was slated to bring approximately 723 jobs into the area. The facility was set to be called Giga America and be located at the Bridgeport Industrial Park site. Freyr previously said it would produce lithium-ion batteries at the plant and help address the rapidly growing global markets for electric vehicles, energy storage and marine applications. TRENDING STORIES: Little Caesar's manager defends sign saying suspicious people will be reported to ICE 'It's really chaotic:' Federal employees in Georgia weigh whether to resign Woman says Cobb auto repair shop refused to hand over car until she paid for work that wasn't done The company didn't offer any reasoning for abandoning their plans, but a spokesperson told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that they are 'focusing at the moment on the solar module manufacturing facility in Texas.' Company spokespeople had nothing but good things to say about working alongside Coweta County and the State of Georgia 'This decision in no way reflects any concern with the support from our State of Georgia and local partners, each of whom have provided stellar support and guidance. Georgia is a great state to do business,' a company spokesperson said in a letter to Coweta County Development Authority Executive Director Sarah Jacobs. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Sign in to access your portfolio
