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April 28, 2023

ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED FIRM, Encourages Plug Power Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLUG

NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) between August 9, 2022 and March 1, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important June 12, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Plug Power 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 Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 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 June 12, 2023. 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 litigate 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: The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts, about Plug’s business and operations. Specifically, defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that Plug was unable to effectively manage its supply chain and product manufacturing, resulting in reduced revenues and margins, increased inventory levels, and several large deals being delayed until at least 2023, among other issues. As a result, defendants’ statements about the company’s business, operations, prospects, and ability to effectively manage its supply chain and production lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 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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April 28, 2023

James Shapiro’s 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare Wins the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Winner of Winners Award

The one-off award marks the 25th anniversary of the prize by recognising the outstanding work of all previous 24 prizewinners. Shapiro’s 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare won the prize in 2006 and explores the year that Shakespeare produced some of his greatest works

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2023 / 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare by James Shapiro is tonight, Thursday, April 27, named winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ Award. The winner was announced by Chair of Judges, Jason Cowley, at a ceremony hosted at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Winner of Winners Award marks the 25^th anniversary of the UK’s premier non-fiction book prize by crowning the best work of non-fiction from the last 25 years of the prize. As the winner, Shapiro will receive £25,000.

The winner was chosen by a judging panel comprising of: New Statesman editor-in-chief, Jason Cowley (chair); academic, critic and broadcaster, Shahidha Bari; journalist, author and academic, Sarah Churchwell; and biographer and critic Frances Wilson. Their selection was made from a shortlist of six books, taken from the previous 24 prizewinning books.

In the course of 1599, Shakespeare completed Henry V, wrote Julius Caesar and As You Like It in quick succession, and produced the first draft of his greatest play, Hamlet. In his winning book 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, Shapiro shows how The Bard progressed from his tale of two star-crossed lovers to Hamlet. Shapiro finds one question the most pressing: how did Shakespeare become Shakespeare – one of the greatest writers who ever lived?

James Shapiro is Professor of English at Columbia University, where he teaches Shakespeare. His earlier books have received international acclaim, including 1606: The Year of Lear, which won the James Tait Black Prize; 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, which won the Samuel Johnson Prize; and Shakespeare in a Divided America, selected as one of the 10 best books of the year by the New York Times. Shapiro is also the author of Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?, Oberammergau: The Troubling Story of the World’s Most Famous Passion Play, Shakespeare and the Jews, and Rival Playwrights: Marlowe, Shakespeare, Jonson, and edited the Library of America anthology, Shakespeare in America. His reviews have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Times Literary Supplement, the London Review of Books, and other publications. He has served on the board of directors of The Royal Shakespeare Company, and advises productions for the Public Theatre in New York and other companies. Shapiro was a collaborator on The King and the Playwright, a series he hosted for the BBC and also hosted the BBC The Mysterious Mr. Webster. In 2011, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is currently serving as a Booker Prize judge.

Jason Cowley, Chair of judges, says:
“1599 is a remarkable and compelling book. A history of four masterpieces and of so much more, it produces a life of Shakespeare, about whom so little is known, through an ingenious fusion of history, politics, and literary criticism. The result is a poised and original re-imagination of biography. Shapiro returns Shakespeare to the stage of his own world, and in so doing, he transforms our understanding – not only of the great works but also of the social atmosphere of his times. Erudite, accessible and formally bold, it will appeal to anyone interested in history, politics, literature and good writing.”

Peter Singlehurst, Partner at Baillie Gifford, says:

“The strapline for the Baillie Gifford Prize is ‘all the best stories are true’. But it is not necessarily their factfulness that makes these books so special, it is the stories about people, ordinary and extraordinary. Choosing one book seems an impossible task and we thank the judges for taking on the unenviable responsibility. Many congratulation to James Shapiro.”

Sir Leonard Blavatnik, Head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, says:

“For twenty-five years, the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction has recognized immensely talented authors. We congratulate James Shapiro on this exceptional achievement. We are proud to be the long-time sponsor of the podcasts showcasing the short-listed books and their authors, as well as the annual celebratory gala in London when the winners are announced.”

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April 28, 2023

Secretary General of GCC and Azerbaijani Ambassador Discuss Convening of the 2nd Version of the GCC-Azerbaijani Economic Forum

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi has held talks with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Shahin Abdullayev, it was reported today.

During the meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh yesterday, the two sides underscored the importance of consolidating the GCC-Azerbaijani relations. They reviewed the bilateral ties between the GCC countries and Azerbaijan and ways of enhancing and developing them in all fields.

Referring to the memorandum of understanding signed between the GCC and Azerbaijan in 2013, the meeting covered ways of activating all fields of cooperation between the two sides, citing energy, trade, investment, food security, culture, tourism, education, and communication among the two sides nations, as well as planning to hold the second version of the GCC-Azerbaijani economic forum given the positive outcomes of the first forum which was held in 2017.

As part of the meeting, viewpoints towards regional and international issues of common interest were exchanged.

Dr Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al-Owaisheq, Assistant Secretary General of the GCC for Political Affairs and Negotiations, attended the meeting.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

April 28, 2023

UN Chief Reiterates Importance of Ceasefire in Sudan

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday reiterated the importance of fully respecting the 72-hour ceasefire in Sudan.

In remarks today, Guterres affirmed his standing with the Sudanese people, and their hopes and demands for peace, the restoration of civilian rule and the democratic transition, extending thanks to the countries that assisted in safely transporting United Nations personnel and their dependents out of Sudan.

In a statement today UN Secretary-General’s Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said “The United Nations will continue to be with the people of Sudan. A United Nations hub in Port Sudan, led by Special Representative Volker Perthes, is enabling us to continue to work with our partners in support of peace and to alleviate humanitarian suffering.” Guterres had warned, earlier, of the continuation of clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, stressing that the solution to the conflict is not on the battlefield … and the ongoing conflict since the middle of this month may cause a long and large-scale war.

He referred to the desire of the Sudanese people for peace and the restoration of civil rule through the transition to democracy, reaffirming UN’s commitment to remain in Sudan and to provide support to the Sudanese people.

Source: Qatar News Agency

April 28, 2023

UK, Croatia bolster trade and security coop.

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman on Friday signed a joint declaration on bilateral cooperation.

“The UK and Croatia are important allies. From our ongoing support to Ukraine, to protecting peace and stability in the Western Balkans, we work closely to secure our shared security and prosperity,” Cleverly said in a statement.

“Today we?’ve signed a joint declaration which cements our commitment to intensify that cooperation on defence, trade and cultural ties,” he added.

The UK foreign secretary noted that the declaration would also step up cooperation in the fight against climate change and tackle illegal migration

Source: Kuwait News Agency

April 28, 2023

EU slams Russian “reckless” missile attacks on Ukraine

The European Union (EU) Friday denounced Russian missile and drone attacks carried out by Russia on Ukrainian civilian targets earlier today, killing a number of civilians and stressed that there will be no impunity for the perpetrators.

“Yet again the cowardly targeted civilians while they were sleeping, caused serious damage and killed a number of innocent civilians and injured a number of other civilians including children,” EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, Peter Stano, told a news conference in Brussels.

“Russia?’s reckless missile and drone attacks against Ukraine?’s population are carried out on a daily basis, especially by targeting civilians and civilian structures,” he noted.

“This is a piece of shrapnel from a bomb of 500 kg which are being dropped on civilian targets. This was collected from the ruins of a school by children who are collecting it and making such key rings,” he said, showing such a key ring to journalists.

“Russian attacks on civilian structures constitute a war crime and there will be no impunity for the commanders and the perpetrators and the accomplices. All will be held to account,” he added

Source: Kuwait News Agency