China secretly building foreign military bases – Washington Post

Beijing is looking to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific by establishing a naval facility in Cambodia, the paper claims China is building a naval base for its military in Cambodia, with both Beijing and Phnom Penh going to great lengths to conceal the operation, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing Western officials. The … Continue reading China secretly building foreign military bases – Washington Post

Women using hormonal contraceptives less likely to commit suicide – New Study

Hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, are amongst the most widely used pharmaceutical products. Recent research has linked hormonal contraceptives to an increased incidence of attempted suicide, raising questions about their safety. Now, a new study shows that rates of attempted suicides in women using hormonal contraception are actually lower than in women … Continue reading Women using hormonal contraceptives less likely to commit suicide – New Study

Chinese scientists announce discovery of uranium

In what is being hailed a breakthrough for the country's national security, nuclear authorities in China have announced that their researchers have discovered rich uranium deposits deep below the Earth. According to scientists involved in the project, large industrial-grade deposits were found at depths previously thought impossible to reach, increasing China's estimated total uranium reserve … Continue reading Chinese scientists announce discovery of uranium

Tiger Woods withdraws from US Open

Tiger Woods withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday, saying that his damaged right leg needs more time to get stronger to contend in the majors. Woods made a surprise return at the Masters, just 14 months after he broke bones in his right leg and ankle in a February 2021 car crash outside Los … Continue reading Tiger Woods withdraws from US Open

India vows to ‘protect its sovereignty’ by all means

In a veiled reference to China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India will never accept any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo and a posture that departs from established understandings will evoke its own responses. Speaking at an event to mark eight years of the Modi government, Jaishankar said when … Continue reading India vows to ‘protect its sovereignty’ by all means

Russia and China not interested in US-led actions against North Korea

North Korean nuclear warhead The U.S. nuclear envoy has declared that China and Russia are not interested in working with Washington to control North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenal. The statement came after Beijing and Moscow vetoed a U.S. proposal at the United Nations to impose new sanctions. During meetings held with South Korean and … Continue reading Russia and China not interested in US-led actions against North Korea

Why Oprah Winfrey chose Leila Mottley’s ‘Nightcrawling’ for book club

Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (9457637ac) Oprah Winfrey 'A Wrinkle In Time' film premiere, Arrivals, London, UK - 13 Mar 2018 Oprah Winfrey has chosen 19-year-old Leila Mottley’s “Nightcrawling,” a debut novel about a young Black woman from East Oakland and her battles with poverty, racism and the police, for next book club pick. A spokesperson … Continue reading Why Oprah Winfrey chose Leila Mottley’s ‘Nightcrawling’ for book club

Saliba remains loyal to Arsenal despite interest from other European clubs

William Saliba insists he will remain at Arsenal next season despite saying it is a "shame" to be leaving Marseille, in an interview with France's Telefoot. Saliba spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Marseille and helped the Ligue 1 side to return to the Champions League. The 21-year-old joined the Gunners three years ago but is yet to play a … Continue reading Saliba remains loyal to Arsenal despite interest from other European clubs

How Macron influenced Mbappe’s stay at PSG

France president Emmanuel Macron has revealed he helped convince Kylian Mbappe to remain at PSG. Mbappe signed a three-year contract at the French champions, ending speculation that he could move to Real Madrid on a free contract.  Macron, who is a fan of PSG's rivals Marseille, said a meeting with the World Cup winner saw the president urge Mbappe … Continue reading How Macron influenced Mbappe’s stay at PSG

Icardi won’t leave PSG this summer

Mauro Icardi has revealed he is staying at Paris Saint-Germain next season and issued a passionate defence of his career after Italian media claimed it is under threat.  Icardi took to his Instagram story to address an article in Gazzetta dello Sport discussing his future at the French champions. "My career's under threat?," he wrote. "I still have two years … Continue reading Icardi won’t leave PSG this summer

Barca will find it very difficult to convince Bernardo – Pep

Pep Guardiola has joked that his former side Barcelona will have a difficult time trying to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva this summer. Reports in Spain have claimed the Catalan club will try to sign the Portuguese midfielder should they lose Frenkie de Jong this summer.  But City manager Guardiola has appeared to quash any talk of Bernardo leaving the Etihad … Continue reading Barca will find it very difficult to convince Bernardo – Pep

Milner signs new one-year Liverpool contract

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: James Milner of Liverpool is challenged by Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 17, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) James Milner has signed a new one-year contract extension at Liverpool until the summer of 2023. The … Continue reading Milner signs new one-year Liverpool contract

COVID-19 Deaths: Biden administration tried to lie about the figures

Biden administration officials recently tried to calculate the number of daily COVID-19 deaths Americans would "tolerate," Politico reports. Three people familiar with the administration's discussions told the news outlet that a target of 200 or fewer Americans was considered before officials decided not to use it in pandemic planning. The sources, who were granted anonymity to … Continue reading COVID-19 Deaths: Biden administration tried to lie about the figures

Germany to lose €5 billion per year from Russia-Ukraine war

Russia’s sanctions against Gazprom Germania and its subsidiaries could cost German taxpayers and gas users an extra 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) a year to pay for replacement gas, the Welt am Sonntag weekly reported, citing industry representatives. In May, Russia decided to stop supplying Gazprom Germania, which had been the German subsidiary of Gazprom, after Berlin put the … Continue reading Germany to lose €5 billion per year from Russia-Ukraine war

Wonderful Namibia

In the Himba tribe of Namibia in Southern Africa, the date of birth of a child is fixed, not at the time of its arrival in the world, nor in its design, but much earlier: since the day the child is thought in His Mother's mind. When a woman decides she's going to have a … Continue reading Wonderful Namibia