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Uniqlo sues Chinese fast-fashion rival Shein to defend hit bag

[ad_1] Uniqlo, part of Fast Retailing, sued Shein in Japan, accusing the Chinese retailer of copying its popular Round Mini Shoulder Bag. The entities that operate the Shein brand must immediately cease sales of "imitation products” and compensate for damages, Fast Retailing said in a statement Tuesday. The bag, sold for around ¥1,500 in Japan, has become a global hit, with Uniqlo warning consumers about counterfeits and similar products being […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

News

Ethiopia: Wonchi-Dendi Project Model for Africa’s Eco-Tourism

[ad_1] The Wonchi-Dendi Eco-Tourism Village and Lodge Project could be regarded as an example in Africa by demonstrating and integrating the environment, culture and people's lifestyle, a noted scholar said. While attending the project's the inauguration ceremony, Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariamstated that the meticulous infrastructural addition in the natural splendor makes it Africa's model for ecotourism development. The scholar has served as a professor at California State University for many years. "I was very impressed by the lake's location and its […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Local Efforts in Yeha Intact Cultural Heritages

[ad_1] Owing to the great commitment of the local population of Yeha, the cultural heritage site was not destroyed and the magazines remained untouched during the armed conflict, Germany's Embassy in Addis Ababa said. In a press release sent to The Ethiopian Herald, the Embassy noted that a small team from the German Archaeological Institute was able to return to their archaeological research sites in the Tigray State in October 2023, after more than three years of disruptions. The work […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Japan

Dodgers’ opening series tickets to go on sale in South Korea

[ad_1] Tickets will go on sale for Major League Baseball's March season-opening series between two-way star Shohei Ohtani's new team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Diego Padres, on Jan. 26 in South Korea where the games will be held, Yonhap News Agency said Tuesday. South Korean streaming service Coupang Play is the exclusive streaming platform for the March 20 and 21 games in Seoul. The company does not […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: Center’s Advice to African Nations – Follow Ethiopia’s Suit

[ad_1] African countries should follow Ethiopia's suit of exhibiting the untold history of the continent, urged the Chairperson of the Black History and Heritage Center. In exclusive interview with Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the Center's Chairperson Tsegaye Chemma said that the overall human history needs to be displayed the same way Ethiopia did in unveiling its116 years old diplomatic journey. Ethiopia has lots of historical treasures in which the diplomatic history is one of them, he said, noting that it […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: The Daily Show With Travor Noah Wins Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Series

[ad_1] Johannesburg — The Daily Show, hosted by South African Trevor Noah, has won an Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Show, reports News24. It is the first win for The Daily Show, which has been nominated 17 times since 2016. "We did it, I told you we would beat John Oliver if he wasn't in our category. We got rid of him," Noah joked. The win snaps John Oliver's winning streak for The Week Tonight With John Oliver, which […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Japan

Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow

[ad_1] Melbourne – Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow.The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the French Open in 2020.In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Japan

Konami hires Shohei Ohtani to champion Power Pros in 30th year

[ad_1] Shohei Ohtani has been appointed baseball game ambassador by Konami Group’s content unit to mark the 30th anniversary of video game series Power Pros and the 20th anniversary of spinoff Professional Baseball Spirits. The appointment follows Ohtani’s signing of a $700 million 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December. The contract — the biggest in Major League history — helped support shares of some of the athlete’s […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: Hunger, Drought, Child Mortality in Africa Fall Out of Focus

[ad_1] From Angola to Zambia: The 2023 top ten forgotten humanitarian crises all took place in Africa, says Care International, and climate change played a huge role. The organization's takeaway: More media attention is needed. Crises in Africa are being overlooked, with news about humanitarian emergencies on the continent buried beneath the weight of media attention focused elsewhere, Care International's 2023 "Breaking the silence" report concludes. That means issues such as hunger in Angola, chronic malnutrition in Burundi and high […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024

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