Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday the island will not cede an inch of its territory, as China maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty.CNN report Lai made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.It followed a fortnight of intense military activity in the Taiwan Strait — the sensitive waterway that separates China and Taiwan — with troops from both sides holding drills.“(We) will not yield an inch of ground in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to...
DA RECOMMENDS MENENDEZ BROTHERS’ RESENTENCING 35 YEARS AFTER THEIR PARENTS’ KILLING
More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of their parents and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the brothers now see a path to their potential release.Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón on Friday will recommend that a judge resentence the siblings – a decision that was the culmination of a review that came after defense attorneys said in 2023 they had new evidence pointing to abuse by their father.“I will never excuse murder, and those were brutal, premeditated murders,” Gascón told CNN Thursday. “They were appropriately sentenced at the time when they were...
Rangers Shine in Europa League: 4-0 Thrashing of FCSB
Scottish side Rangers cruised to a 4-0 victory over Romanian team FCSB. FCSB appeared to take an early lead in the second minute, but David Miculescu’s goal was disallowed due to a foul on Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.Tom Lawrence put Rangers in front eight minutes later, assisted by Vaclav Černý. Černý then doubled the lead in the 31st minute and netted his second goal in the 55th minute of the second half.Moroccan talent Hamza Igamane, aged 21, came off the bench to score his first goal for Rangers, marking the team’s fourth of the night.The win eases pressure on the...
Former Moroccan International Abdelaziz Barrada Dies At 35.
Former Moroccan international Abdelaziz Barrada, known for his stints with Getafe, Marseille, and Al Jazira, has tragically passed away at the age of 35 following a heart attack.Barrada’s career began in the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before moving to Spain, where he joined Getafe in 2011. During his time at the La Liga club, he made 66 appearances and scored four goals.Following his two seasons in Spain, he moved to Marseille, where he played between 2014 and 2016, making 33 appearances and netting twice. His most prolific spell came with Al Jazira in the UAE, where he scored...
Ten Hag’s Floppy Run: Manchester United’s European Struggles Continue with Just One Win in 11 Matches
Manchester United’s struggles in European competitions persisted with a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce on October 24 in Istanbul, marking just one victory in their last 11 European matches. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for United in the 15th minute with a well-placed finish, bringing his goal contributions for the season to seven. However, Fenerbahce responded shortly after the break when Youssef En-Nesyri leveled the game with a header in the 49th minute.The match saw controversy as Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho was sent off by referee Clement Turpin after disputing a non-call on a penalty. Bright Osayi-Samuel had gone down in...
CAF Unveils 2024 Player of the Year Nominees: Salah, Boniface Snubbed Despite Stellar Seasons
CAF has released the nominations for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year awards, with the prestigious ceremony set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on 16 December 2024. The award, regarded as the highest accolade for an African player, has already stirred anticipation across the continent. Current African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is notably absent from this year’s nominations. Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and national team captain William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the Men’s Player of the Year award, while Stanley Nwabali earned a nomination following his standout performances with Nigeria at AFCON.Nigeria has also been...
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Raphinha Steals the Show: Barcelona Edge Bayern Munich for First Win in Nine Years
Barcelona secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, driven by a stunning performance from Raphinha, securing six points from three matches. From the opening minute, Barcelona applied pressure, with Raphinha bypassing Manuel Neuer early on. Bayern thought they had equalized when Harry Kane found the back of the net, but his effort was ruled offside after a VAR check. Kane eventually got his goal, converting a cross from Serge Gnabry to make it 1-1. However, Barcelona regained the lead in the 36th minute through Robert Lewandowski, who scored his first goal against his former...
‘JP MORGAN WILL NOT ENGAGE IN BANKING ACTIVITIES’ – RUTO CLARIFIES AS WORLD BIGGEST BANK ENTERS KENYA
President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto has clarified that US giant finance firm JP Morgan will not engage in banking activities in the country.The president made the clarification after meeting JP Morgan’s Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, October 24, 2024.“JP Morgan, the world’s biggest bank by balance sheet, has received the approval of the Central Bank of Kenya to open a representative office in Nairobi. The office will serve as a liaison and marketing hub for JP Morgan and its subsidiaries.“Though it will not engage in banking activities, it will explore business and...
PUTIN UNVEILS BRICS CURRENCY, THE BACK OF THE BANK NOTE CARRIES NIGERIA FLAG AND THAT Of OTHER NATIONS
Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a common currency that will replace the US dollar in trade between the two countries during the BRICS summit in Kazan. The new currency is called the BRICS, using the name of the summit.The new currency, designed to strengthen economic exchanges and reduce dependence on the dollar has the banknote showing the flag of the former Afghan political system and the name of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.The central part of the banknote shows the national flags of the five main BRICS members, including Russia, Brazil, China, India and South Africa, placed inside a ring....
Unbeaten Flamingos Reach Quarterfinals, Face USA Next
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a hard-fought victory over host nation Dominican Republic in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to a stunning late goal by Shakirat Moshood. Her long-range effort from 25 yards, which marked her fourth goal of the tournament, sealed the 1-0 win in a match that drew the tournament’s highest attendance, with over 13,535 fans at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium. Nigeria dominated the game, registering 41 shots, 13 of which were on target. The Flamingos also controlled possession with 73%, completing 420 passes at an 81% pass accuracy rate. In contrast, the Dominican Republic managed...