Despite a sluggish start, England roared three times against a stalled Senegal who could not answer, knocking them out of the tournament with a 3-0 victory. 2018 World Cup’s Golden Boot winner and England Captain Harry Kane ended the first half by decisively doubling the […]
Day: December 4, 2022
UN Internet Governance Forum in Ethiopia: Austria’s Constitutional Affairs Minister Karoline Edtstadler Appointed to Governing Body
As equals, participants in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) discuss public policy issues related to the Internet. Both public and private policymakers are informed and inspired by the IGF, although there is no negotiated outcome. The delegates discuss, exchange information, and share good practices at […]
Will capping the price of Russian oil end Ukraine invasion?
After months of negotiations, Western nations and their allies have agreed to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 a barrel. Group of Seven (G7) countries, the European Union, and Australia hope it will reduce Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine. The […]
England’s rampant lions roar to 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal
England have comfortably defeated Senegal 3-0 to set up a much-anticipated clash with France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. An opening goal from Jordan Henderson in the 38th minute was added to by Harry Kane with the last action of the […]
Blinken warns Netanyahu on annexation of occupied West Bank
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to oppose Israeli settlements or annexation in the occupied West Bank, as former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to power. Netanyahu has sealed a coalition deal with extreme-right and pro-settler parties, including Religious Zionism, […]
OPEC Plus Sticks to Production Strategy
The major oil-exporting countries are leaving current production levels unchanged. At an online conference, the OPEC+ oil alliance said it had confirmed its decision in October to produce two million barrels (159 liters each) less per day until the end of 2023. Uncertainties in the […]
Cycling to the World Cup
They crossed cities and deserts, weathered floods and flat tyres to watch their team play at the World Cup. The French duo, Mehdi Balamissa and Gabriel Martin, cycled for three months, covering nearly 4,500 miles from Paris to Doha so they could cheer for France. […]
Isaac Herzog makes first trip by Israeli president to Bahrain
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has held talks with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa during the first trip by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom. Herzog made the trip on Sunday after […]
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru unleashes ash and rivers of lava
Indonesia’s highest volcano, Mount Semeru, has erupted, releasing searing gas clouds and rivers of lava and prompting authorities to raise their volcano alert to its highest level. Nearly 2,000 people in the densely populated island of Java have been evacuated from villages close to the […]
Photos: Giroud and Mbappe star as France beat Poland
A goal for Olivier Giroud and two for Kylian Mbappe sees France beat Poland 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals. France dominated the game on Sunday at Al Thumama Stadium, helping Giroud achieve a record and become France’s highest scorer with 52 goals. […]