World No. 1 but mired in scandal: Toyota sees mixed start to 2024

[ad_1] For Toyota, it has been a mixed start to 2024: The carmaker defended its position as the world’s top vehicle-seller for the fourth straight year in 2023, but it is also mired in a series of misconduct scandals involved its group firms, which threaten to tarnish its brand.Thanks to the reduced impact of chip shortages, on Tuesday it was reported that unit sales by Toyota and its subsidiaries climbed […]

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Africa

India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates

[ad_1] On 26 January, the Indian Navy said it deployed its warship INS Visakhapatnam in the Gulf of Aden in response to a distress call from Marlin Luanda, a tanker with links to the UK that was on fire for several hours after being hit by a missile fired by the Houthis. French and US naval ships also provided assistance to the vessel. [ad_2] Source link

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Japan

France eyes Six Nations boost after World Cup despair

[ad_1] Paris – France hosted last year's World Cup having won over a nation backing Fabien Galthie's team for home glory and a first-ever Webb Ellis Cup.An opening, comprehensive 27-13 victory over New Zealand set alight patriotic fervor in the belief that skipper Antoine Dupont could lead France to victory on home soil.But those hopes were cruelly dashed at the quarter-final stage, eventual winners South Africa sealing a nail-biting 29-28 […]

January 30, 2024 1

Africa

The Mental Progress of Players in the WTA: The Journey to Elite Mindsets

[ad_1] In the fiercely competitive world of women’s tennis, players’ mental fortitude often determines success. Beyond physical skills and techniques, mental progress plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of WTA athletes. In this article, we will explore the journey of mental progress among players in the Women’s Tennis Association, highlighting the challenges they face, the strategies they employ to strengthen their mental game, and the remarkable transformations that […]

January 30, 2024 1

News

Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot

[ad_1] Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16 on Monday night. A late penalty from Veteran striker, Ryan Mendes, saw the Blue Sharks claimed a deserved victory, as they moved into the quarterfinals to match their best-ever AFCON showing, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out after an historic first progression beyond the group stage of the continental […]

January 30, 2024 2

Japan

Japan sets aside ¥45 billion for NTT, Intel, SK Hynix joint chip project

[ad_1] Kyodo – The government said Tuesday it will provide around ¥45 billion ($305 million) for a cutting-edge semiconductor project promoted by Japanese telecom giant NTT, major U.S. chipmaker Intel and its South Korean counterpart SK Hynix. The funding for the project to develop optical semiconductors that allow high-speed data processing with lower power consumption comes as Japan, in cooperation with the United States and South Korea, aims to gain […]

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Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 – Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

[ad_1] Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last 16. The match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan was drifting towards extra time when Cape Verde won a spot-kick and captain Mendes converted with just two minutes of the 90 remaining to break Mauritania's resistance. The Blue Sharks then held on […]

January 30, 2024 2

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Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles

[ad_1] Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts as motivation to win the match. The Palancas Negras, which thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the Round-of-16 on Saturday to set up a quarterfinal encounter with Nigeria, were also promised cash gifts if they advanced to the semifinal of the tournament. According to report by Angola Press Agency, Banco Angolano de Investimento, a […]

January 30, 2024 2

Africa

Nigeria criticizes decision by three countries to quit ECOWAS

[ad_1] Nigeria, which is holding the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has criticized Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso for their decision to quit the bloc. The three countries being led by the military said the decision taken in complete sovereignty will take immediate effect as they claim ECOWAS has become a threat to member states. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger were all founding members of ECOWAS […]

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