DRC and US counter-terror forces pursue Islamic militia that’s killed 6,000 in seven years
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has authorised US special forces to help the Congolese army battle the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group linked to ISIL (ISIS). The ADF, which the United States has deemed a “terrorist” group, is considered the deadliest of dozens of armed...
Abdul Ghani Baradar: Taliban poised to become president of Afghanistan after ouster of US-backed Ashraf regime
With Taliban seizing control of Kabul and all top provincial capitals of Afghanistan, its top leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is most likely to become the next president of the war-ravaged nation. On Sunday, speculation was rife that Abdul Ghani Baradar would transform into the brand-new president of Afghanistan by...
Fall of Kabul: No reason to believe a new Taliban regime in Afghanistan won’t be another humanitarian eyesore
Afghanistan’s US-trained forces appeared to readily collapse in the face of a concerted push by Taliban forces. Names and places that became familiar to Americans during their country’s long involvement there – including Kunduz and Kandahar – fell like dominoes in recent days as the Taliban swept toward the capital....
Election win by Zambian opposition Hichilema sets stage for Lusaka to resume lending talks with IMF
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has defeated incumbent Edgar Lungu in Zambia’s presidential election, the electoral commission declared when releasing the final results from 156 constituencies, barring one. The election was keenly followed by investors, who had temporarily suspended engagement with Africa’s second biggest copper producer, which made the continent’s first...
Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh wins first professional boxing fight via TKO
Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, has won his first professional boxing fight after a first-round stoppage in Oklahoma, USA. Ali Walsh, who wore trunks made for his legendary grandfather, claimed victory against Jordan Weeks just one minute and 49 seconds into the first round. The 21-year-old is...
Man United manager confident Varane will give him ‘some much-needed strength in depth’ in squad
Raphael Varane received an outstanding reception as Manchester United’s new signing was paraded in front of a packed Old Trafford before their Premier League opener against rivals Leeds. Having announced a deal had been struck to sign the France international on July 27, the completion of the 28-year-old’s signing has...
Arsenal misery: Chelsea’s hard tackle keeps London rival at bay with $65 million valuation of Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham is looking more likely to change his initial preference by joining Roma instead of Arsenal from Chelsea, according to reports. Abraham’s future has been much-discussed in recent days, with Roma rivalling Arsenal for his signature. The striker has fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea’s signing...
Masterclass: Paul Pogba’s poise, guile and style set Premier League record, anchors Man U’s Huge win
Paul Pogba became the first Manchester United player to register four assists in a single Premier League game during Saturday’s thumping 5-1 victory over Leeds at Old Trafford. A capacity crowd were treated to a first glimpse of the club’s latest signing, Raphael Varane, prior to kick-off and the former...
International journalists’ body piles pressure on China to free detained TV anchor Cheng Lei
One year on from her detainment by Chinese authorities on “suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas”, journalists and media fraternity in general are calling on the Chinese authorities to show compassion and release Australian journalist Cheng Lei. Cheng, who was a business anchor with the China state media outlet...
‘Unless Man United becomes ruthless and gets rid of Solskjaer, it’ll remain miles off league title’
‘Unless Manchester gets rid of Solskjaer, it will remain miles off premier league title’ Manchester United have been told to take a leaf out of Chelsea’s book and be more ruthless in their operation. Jamie O’Hara claims the Premier League giants are “undervaluing themselves” by keeping the Norwegian and says...
