Six Cambodian activists charged with treason over Facebook comments criticizing their government have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group said Thursday.The Khmer Movement for Democracy, a movement formed by opposition leaders in exile, criticized the decision to return the four women and two men Nov. 24, saying they will face “inhuman and degrading treatment” in Cambodia’s overcrowded prison system.Thailand and Cambodia are accused by rights groups of having a de facto agreement to return political dissidents wanted by their home country.The activists — Pen Chan Sangkream, Hong An, Mean Chanthon, Yin Chanthou, Soeung Khunthea and Vorn...
Liverpool Claims First UCL Win Over Real Madrid Since 2009
Liverpool secured their first victory over Real Madrid since March 2009 in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League encounter.The match began with a goalless first half characterized by limited opportunities, although Liverpool dominated the proceedings. Their persistence paid off early in the second half when Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to equalize after Lucas Vázquez was brought down in the box by Andrew Robertson. However, Kylian Mbappé’s penalty was expertly saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, keeping the Reds ahead. Liverpool were later awarded a penalty of their own in...
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba Start Campaign with Defeat, USM Alger Impress on Match day One
Nigerian giants Enyimba endured a disappointing start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, falling 2-0 to Egyptian side Al Masry SC in their opening Group D fixture. The loss places the People’s Elephant at the bottom of the group standings after Matchday 1, leaving them with a daunting task ahead as they prepare to face defending champions and CAF Super Cup holders, Zamalek SC, in their next game. Overcoming Zamalek, whether at home or away, is widely regarded as a formidable challenge. Meanwhile, reigning champions USM Alger kicked off their title defense in emphatic fashion, delivering a resounding 6-0 victory...
RUSSIA SECOND MAJOR DRONE ATTACK TARGETS UKRAINE’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, LEAVES OVER A MILLION HOUSEHOLD IN DARKNESS
Ukrainian officials on Thursday confirmed that Russia conducted a “massive” attack against the country’s energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power.Russia’s second major aerial attack on Ukraine’s power grid in less than two weeks amplified fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before winter.“Attacks on energy facilities are happening all over Ukraine,” Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said in a post on Facebook. He added that emergency power outages were implemented nationwide.In some regions, Kalibr cruise missiles with cluster munitions smashed into civilian targets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said,...
President Sheinbaum Confirm Conversation With Trump, Says Mexico Won’t Close Borders But Build Bridges Between The Governments And The Peoples
United State President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum.However the Mexican President affirmed Mexico was already doing its part and had no interest in closing its borders.The two spoke just days after Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.Trump said Sheinbaum “agreed to stop Migration through Mexico.” Sheinbaum indicated separately on social media that she told Trump that Mexico is already “taking care of” migrant caravans, calling it an “excellent...
NIGERIAN FIGHTER DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA, BECOMES NEW EFC WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
Nigerian Fighter, Juliet Chukwu defeated South Africa’s Dana Van Wyk to become the new EFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.The Policewoman moved from a lower weight division, flyweight to become the champion in the bantamweight division.She has made history to become the first Nigerian female champion in EFC history. She showcased her technical brilliance, breaking down Dayne van Wyk with precision to claim the belt.Chukwu is a Pro MMA Fighter from Lagos, Nigeria, and the 3rd ranked Womens Pound for Pound in the Middle East and Africa.
TRUMP ANNOUNCES RETIRED GEN. KEITH KELLOGG AS SPECIAL ENVOY TO RUSSIA, UKRAINE
United State President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate retired Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.“Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration. He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!,” Trump said in a statement announcing his decision.During Trump’s first administration, Kellogg served as Chief of Staff and executive secretary to the National Security Council. He previously served in the...
ZUCKERBERG DINES WITH TRUMP IN MAR-A-LAGO TO TALK ABOUT SUPPORTING THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION RENEWAL OF AMERICA
United State President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday dined with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network.Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company’s perception on the right following a rocky relationship with Trump.“Mark, obviously, he has his own interest, and he has his own company and he has his own agenda,” Miller said in...
FBI TO INVESTIGATE U.S CABINET PICKS, APPOINTEES BOMB THREAT
A number of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating.“Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.The attacks ranged from bomb threats to swatting, in which attackers initiate an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses, she said. The tactic has become a popular one...