Roki Sasaki and Marines end contract standoff

[ad_1] Chiba – Pitcher Roki Sasaki agreed to terms on his contract for the 2024 season, the Lotte Marines announced Friday, just six days before the team is set to hold its first spring training workout.The 22-year-old, the youngest pitcher to throw a perfect game in Japan, had been the subject of several media reports claiming he had demanded Lotte allow him to sign with an Major League Baseball team […]

January 27, 2024 1

Japan

Toyota union to demand record 2024 bonuses: report

[ad_1] Toyota's labor union is set to demand its biggest annual bonus on record, worth 7.6 months of pay, in the ongoing 2024 annual wage talks, the Nikkei business daily reported without citing sources. With Toyota saying it expects to post record consolidated operating profits worth ¥4.5 trillion ($30.45 billion) for the financial year to March 2024, the trade union is also likely to demand high levels of monthly pay […]

January 27, 2024 1

Japan

Terunofuji beats Kotonowaka, creating three-way tie for lead

[ad_1] Lone yokozuna Terunofuji grabbed a share of first place by defeating solo overnight leader Kotonowaka on Friday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling final weekend in Tokyo.The Mongolian-born grand champion moved into a three-way tie at 11-2 with sekiwake Kotonowaka and ozeki Kirishima, who continued his bid for a second straight title and yokozuna promotion by beating fellow ozeki Hoshoryu on Day […]

January 27, 2024 1

Africa

Cameroon’s babies get world-first RTS,S malaria vaccine

[ad_1] Cameroon has kicked off a mass rollout of the world's first WHO-approved malaria vaccine, aiming to vaccinate 250,000 children in 2024 and 2025. Babies at a health centre near the capital Yaoundé were the first to get it. Reporter: Paul Njie. Filmed by Michel Mvondo. Edited by Kaine Pieri. Produced by Esther Kahumbi and Ellen Tsang. [ad_2] Source link

January 26, 2024 1

Japan

Uber Japan to launch limited ride-sharing services in April

[ad_1] Uber Japan said Friday that it will launch ride-sharing services in April. Uber Japan's new services will only be available in areas and during times of the day deemed to face a shortage of taxis. The parameters will be decided by the central government in the near future. The company aims to expand such services across Japan. In December last year, the Japanese government decided to partially lift a […]

January 26, 2024 1

Africa

Mr Ibu's hospital funds: Children of Nollywood actor John Okafor arrested

[ad_1] Two of the Nigerian actor's children are alleged to have stolen money raised by fans for medical bills. [ad_2] Source link

January 26, 2024

News

Namibia/Mali: Namibia’s Amazing Run Continues

[ad_1] THE Brave Warriors' class of 2024 continued to rewrite the script and astound critics as they became the first Namibian team in history to reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after holding Mali to a goalless draw in San Pedro on Wednesday evening. Mali, one of the thoroughbred teams on the African continent with an impressive history at Afcon, once again started as heavy favourites, and in fact, had already qualified for the knockout […]

January 26, 2024 3

News

Namibia: Local Women Cyclists Set Sights On Olympic Qualification

[ad_1] local women cyclists are expected to put up a competitive performance in the upcoming Nedbank national time trial and road race championships this weekend, in their quest for placement in the Olympic Games later this year. Talking to The Namibian Sport recently, Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Axel Theissen said this event is very important for local women cyclists, serving as qualification for the Olympic Games scheduled from 25 July to 11 August in Paris, France. Theissen expressed satisfaction […]

January 26, 2024 2

Japan

World Court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide

[ad_1] THE HAGUE/GAZA – The World Court ordered Israel on Friday to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a cease-fire as requested by South Africa. South Africa brought the case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier this month, asking it to grant emergency measures to halt the fighting, which has killed more than 26,000 Palestinians. It […]

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