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Iran looks to regroup as Middle East braces for country’s next move

[ad_1] When an Iranian consulate building was destroyed in Syria in April, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to punish Israel. What followed was a huge yet telegraphed assault and no all-out war.Three months later, the military chief of Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas’ political head were killed within hours of each other. The wider regional conflict seen by some as imminent didn’t end up erupting.Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Naomi Osaka advances at China Open to set up showdown with Coco Gauff

[ad_1] Beijing – Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a China Open last-16 clash with Coco Gauff on Monday, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka also marched on in ruthless fashion.Osaka defeated 60th-ranked American Katie Volynets 6-3, 6-2 and will face Gauff in a showdown of former U.S. Open champions in Beijing.World No. 2 Sabalenka swatted aside Ashlyn Krueger 6-2, 6-2 and plays another American in 24th-ranked Madison Keys. […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Food price hikes in Japan in October to be largest so far in 2024

[ad_1] Price hikes in October will affect nearly 3,000 food products, the highest monthly figure this year, as well as other daily necessities such as mail, pharmaceuticals, electricity and gas, due to the weak yen and an increase in costs for various materials and expenses.Prices of 2,911 products from 195 major food and beverage manufacturers will be raised in October, surpassing April’s figure — the previous highest number in 2024 […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Documentary on whale food culture in Japan showing in U.S.

[ad_1] New York – A documentary film about whale food culture in Japan is showing in the United States. Keiko Yagi, who directed the movie, "Whale Restaurant," said she struggled to find movie theaters that would screen the film as many in the country oppose the catching of whales. From those who watched it, however, she was able to get feedback. Some expressed a wish to try whale food, Yagi […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

We just got a wake-up call from the time before dinosaurs

[ad_1] Scientists have pieced together enough clues to Earth’s past climate to graph the average temperature from 485 million years ago to the present — back to a time long before dinosaurs and even trees, when the land was either barren or hosted mostly moss, millipedes and primitive insects.This new work shows temperatures spent hundreds of millions of years bouncing up and down, from climates similar to ours to ones […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Spotlight On Arojah, Rising Music Star

[ad_1] Arojah, born over 30 years ago in Bariga, Shomolu, Lagos, has always been driven by his passion for music. His journey began in 2010 with the release of his debut album _Babanla Mejila_, featuring collaborations with other talented artists. Two years later, he joined forces with Oluyemi Omooba Alaafin on _Talogo Agelu_, a partnership that further cemented his place in the Nigerian music scene. Like many artists, Arojah faced his share of challenges early on. Disagreements with his first […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Gospel Singer, Oyindamola Ayibiowu Releases New Song ‘Jubelo’

[ad_1] Popular gospel singer, Oyindamola Adejumo Ayibiowu Pgd ACTI, daughter of the late veteran actor, Baba Sala, is making waves yet again with the release of her newest single, *Jubelo*. Widely known for her breakout hit *Olorun Mon Ti Ose*, Oyindamola has solidified her place in the gospel music scene, with over 50 songs and several albums available on all major streaming platforms. Throughout her career, she has blessed listeners with tracks such as *Mo Gbo Be*, *Tip of the […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Trumpism, Stalinism and the tariff debate

[ad_1] Do tariffs — taxes on imports — raise prices for U.S. consumers? There’s really no debate on the subject.I don’t mean that everyone agrees. Rather, there are two distinct groups that aren’t talking to each other, each of which is more or less unified in its views. Almost all economists agree that taxes on imports are, in fact, passed on to consumers. Why? Because that’s what the evidence says […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Africa

Samuel Eto’o banned from attending Cameroon games for six months

[ad_1] Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a six-month ban from attending any international matches involving the Central African country by a Fifa disciplinary panel.The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker was sanctioned following breaches of two articles of the world governing body’s disciplinary code.The ban was issued in connection with the Under-20 Women’s World Cup last-16 game between Cameroon and Brazil on 11 September which the […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Africa

Dikembe Mutombo: NBA legend dies from brain cancer aged 58

[ad_1] NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets.Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022."Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver."On the court […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

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