insert_link Japan U.S. helicopter makes emergency landing on Chigasaki beach [ad_1] A U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing on a beach in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Thursday, with no reports of injuries or damage to the aircraft. The aircraft — an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that belongs to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron at U.S. Naval Air Facility Atsugi — landed at around 11:06 a.m., according to base spokesperson Gregory Mitchell. He added that three individuals were on board. At […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Ishiba keeps low profile as he makes diplomatic debut [ad_1] With pledges to strengthen maritime security and promote decarbonization, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made his international debut Thursday at summits related to the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — a diplomatic start that saw the new leader keep a low profile after raising eyebrows over ideas such as the creation of an “Asian NATO.”In his first overseas trip since he assumed office earlier this month, Ishiba took […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
Africa Africa: AU Takes Aim At Africa’s New Brand of Mercenaries, but Strong Oversight, Clear Reporting Lines Are Needed [ad_1] A draft convention against mercenarism is an important milestone in the AU's effort to tackle mercenarism, but success will depend on a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. Listen to this article 6 min Listen to this article 6 min The often shadowy nature of mercenary activity makes exact numbers difficult to verify, but there has certainly been a resurgence in Africa's use of hired soldiers in the past decade. Countries are increasingly drawing on them to help […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
News Namibia: Geingob Cup Teams Geared Up [ad_1] Teams participating in the tenth and final edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup received their playing gear in Windhoek on Wednesday. The concluding event takes place on 19 October, and is in memory of former president Hage Geingob and his commitment to harnessing the power of sport to bring a nation together. Co-sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) recounted the impact the event has made since its inception a decade ago. The organisers are planning to make the finale […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
News Namibia: Overnight Millionaire – Man Wins N$7 Million in Sports Betting With N$16 [ad_1] ... says those who have been supporting him will get piece of the pie A man (30) from Windhoek woke up N$7 million richer after waging N$16 on the Soccer 13 pool with a sport betting outlet earlier this week. JSB Sports Betting manager Jevon Wilson confirms that the winner placed the winning bet at one of their branches in Windhoek. "The client only started playing towards the end of last year and he found himself lucky," he says. […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
insert_link Japan In Tokyo, the Taro Nasu gallery focuses on conceptual art [ad_1] When I stepped into the Taro Nasu gallery, I commented that it felt quite spacious — at least, more so than I had expected."Maybe for Tokyo,” said Masako Hosoi, the gallery’s director. "But Taro is always trying to make his gallery as small as possible, that’s his theory,” she said, referring to the owner, Taro Nasu, who is also a director. "We can’t be a big gallery just like […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
News Angola: Huambo May Miss International Karting Competition [ad_1] Huambo — The central Huambo province may be left out of the international karting competition to be held in November in the neighboring Republic of Namibia, due to a lack of sponsors, ANGOP learned on Wednesday. According to the head of Huambo Motor Sports Association, Armando da Costa Guedes, the province plans to be represented with three drivers in this qualifying event for the African and World Karting Championships, both scheduled for 2025. Armando Guedes, who was coy on […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
News Angola: 1.º De Agosto Begin Title Revalidation Against ASFS [ad_1] Luanda — The 1.º de Agosto team begin the defense of the African Champion Clubs' Cup trophy in women's handball against ASFS from Tunisia, at 5 pm on Thursday (Oct 10), in a match for the 1st round, of Group A, in Laayoune, Morocco. The team, led by José Terça "Chuma", will face Abidjan from Côte d'Ivoire on the 12th, for the 2nd round, and in the 3rd and final round of the Group stage, on the 14th, they […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
Entertainment Angola: Actress Helena Palma Augusto Dies [ad_1] Luanda — Angolan actress Helena Palma Augusto passed away, in the early hours of Wednesday, in Luanda, victim of a cardiac arrest. Helena Augusto was director of the theater group Moral Viva, known in cultural circles as the "Mother of Replay",a role she had played. According to Artur Pop, a member of the group, the actress was hypertensive and had a crisis at home that resulted in her death. "I met her in 2006 at the group Moral Viva, […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’ [ad_1] The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara.An Eritrean statement wrapping up the summit made reference to "respect for the sovereignty... and territorial integrity of the countries in the region".This could be taken as a pointed reference to landlocked Ethiopia's ambitions for access to a sea port, but the country was not […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1