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Unpacking the LDP’s expected leadership race

[ad_1] Pyeongtaek, South Korea – With polling numbers at historical lows and a Liberal Democratic Party presidential election scheduled for September 2024, there is little chance that Fumio Kishida will still be prime minister come the end of the year.LDP politicians are already talking about a leadership change, and the polls have shifted to who the public wants to see in the Prime Minister’s Office.The top four among those polls […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Angola: National Team Begins Preparations in Dubai for Can’2024

[ad_1] Luanda — The national football team began their preparations on Tuesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the 34th edition of the African Nations Championship (CAN'2024), to be held from 13 January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. While in Dubai, the national team will play two friendly matches against Bharein and the Democratic Republic of Congo this month. The national coach, the Portuguese Pedro Gonçalves, will have Neblú, Kadú e Dominique who are the goalkeepers, Tó Carneiro, Eddie […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

Japan

Japan’s nuclear power plants largely undamaged following quake

[ad_1] Japan’s nuclear power plants along the Sea of Japan coast escaped serious damage in the New Year’s Day earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture.But the 7.6 magnitude quake, which triggered tsunami warnings from Hokkaido to Kyushu and led to evacuations in nine prefectures, could once again spark public concern about the safety of nuclear power in an earthquake-prone country at a time when Prime Minister Fumio […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

Japan

In photos: The aftermath of the New Year’s day quake in Japan

[ad_1] A 7.6 magnitude earthquake、which at its epicenter was ranked shindo 7 — the highest level 7 on Japan’s intensity scale — struck Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula on Monday afternoon as the nation was marking New Year’s Day, a time when families traditionally gather at home and most of the country takes a break from work and school. On Tuesday, rescue personal continued a race against time to find survivors […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nigeria: FG Reiterates Support for Super Eagles’ Quest to Lift Fourth Afcon Title

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports Development revealed his office is in close coordination with the NFF and dedicated to facilitating an environment conducive to the team's success in Cote d'Ivoire. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has reiterated the support of the Federal Government for the Super Eagles in their quest to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire in January 2024. The minister said this while addressing reporters at Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on Saturday. The […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nigeria: 2024 – Igoche Mark Urges Collaboration, Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders

[ad_1] Mark advises Nigeria's basketball family to support one another, applaud each other's achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles. Igoche Mark, the initiator of the Mark 'D' Ball Basketball Championship, has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with renewed hope and face the year with determination. Mr Mark's advice was contained in his New Year's message issued by Kingsley Aigbonoga, Director of Media, Mark D'Ball Basketball Championship, on Sunday in Abuja. "As we bid farewell to an […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Algeria in Search of Third TotalEnergies Afcon Title

[ad_1] Algeria will participate in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for the 19th time in its history. They in Group D with Angola, Burkina Faso and Mauritania Algeria is seeking to achieve its third continental title This year's TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 is one tournament that Algeria is looking at using to redeem themselves following their 2021 edition disappointment as well as missing out of a place in the World Cup. The North African […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Ghana Coach Hughton Names 27 Players for TotalEnergies Afcon

[ad_1] · Ghana are chasing their fifth TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations title · Coach Chris Hughton names 27 players · Black Stars are placed in Group B with Egytp, Cape Verde, and Mozambique Ghana coach Chris Hughton has named 27 players who could represent the Black Stars at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023. The Black Stars are placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. The 27 Ghana players called up for the […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

Japan

World leaders show readiness to support Japan after massive quake

[ad_1] Washington/New York/London – World leaders expressed readiness to offer assistance to Japan after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Ishikawa prefecture on Monday. "(First Lady) Jill (Biden) and I are praying for the people of Japan who have been impacted by the terrible earthquake," U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement. "My administration is in touch with Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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