A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring scores, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was located 22 kilometers (14 miles) west-southwest of the town of Khulm, and that it struck at 12:59 a.m. at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles). Along with the at least 10 people who died, about 260 were injured in the earthquake, according to Sharafat Zaman, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health. Yousaf Hammad, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s disaster management agency, said most of the injured suffered minor wounds and...
Jayden Daniels Leaves Game After Washington QB’s Nonthrowing Arm Bends Gruesomely
Jayden Daniels was being dragged down by a defender when he stuck his left arm out and put his hand on the ground. That’s when a dismal night for the Washington Commanders turned downright horrifying. Daniels’ nonthrowing arm bent gruesomely, and the star quarterback had to leave Washington’s 38-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday night with 7:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. It’s the third — and perhaps the most significant — injury of the season for Daniels, who was in his first game back from a hamstring issue. “It’s really tough to see him go down. You just want him to...
U.S Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump Action Against Nigeria for Christian Persecution
Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s announcement to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Sen. Cruz said, “I am deeply gratified to President Trump for making this determination. I have fought for years to counter the slaughter and persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and this year introduced legislation that will lock in the designation made today. Today’s designation is a critical step in holding accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials who have facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria. My legislation implements additional steps, including targeting those who...
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney And China Xi Jinping To Renew Constructive Relationship
Prime Minister Mark Carney: “President Xi and I met today at the APEC Summit, marking a turning point in the bilateral relationship between Canada and China. “We are committed to renewing the relationship in a pragmatic and constructive way. “We each directed our officials to move quickly to resolve outstanding trade issues and irritants, and we look forward to making progress on these issues as we strengthen ties between our two countries.”
Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé Receives The European Golden Boot For 2024-25 Expresses Wishes To Stay At The Club “For Many Years” And Win More Trophies
Kylian Mbappé: “My first Golden Boot. It’s an honor to win this first one and to be recognized as the top scorer in Europe. Many thanks to all my teammates and everyone at the club. “@realmadrid to help me every day to be my best self. Nothing would be possible without you by my side. “I’m here thanks to all my teammates and thanks to them I’m at my best. I hope to win many awards this year with them.” “And finally, I want to say thank you to all the Madridistas who have given me so much love from...
President Zelenskyy Presents Orders Of The Golden Star And Other State Awards To The Servicemembers Of Ukraine’s Defense Forces
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “very defender of Ukraine is indeed a defender of life. Everyone holding our positions on the frontline is, by doing so, protecting our entire state. And wherever our Ukrainian positions are truly strong, life always prevails. “I presented the Orders of the Golden Star and other state awards to the servicemembers of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and handed awards to the families of our Heroes who were conferred this title posthumously. “I thank every single person who fights for Ukraine, who fully carries out combat missions, destroys the occupier, protects their brothers and sisters-in-arms, and defends all our...
Nigerian Billionaire Businessman Femi Otedola Donates ₦4 Billion To Augustine University, For Education Advancement, In Honor Of His Mother.
Femi Otedola: “As Chancellor of Augustine University, I am proud to present my ₦4 billion donation for the construction of a new Electrical and Electronics Engineering block. “This marks the second phase of the Dame Doja Otedola Faculty of Engineering a tribute to my beloved mother and to the power of education to transform lives. “Nigeria’s future depends on the brilliance of its young people, and we must continue to invest in the institutions that shape them”