Qionglin New Village sits deep in the Himalayas, just three miles from a region where a heavy military buildup and confrontations between Chinese and Indian troops have brought fears of a border war.The land was once an empty valley, more than 10,000 feet above the sea, traversed only by local hunters. Then Chinese officials built Qionglin, a village of cookie-cutter homes and finely paved roads, and paid people to move there from other settlements.China’s leader, Xi Jinping, calls such people “border guardians.” Qionglin’s villagers are essentially sentries on the front line of China’s claim to Arunachal Pradesh, India’s easternmost state,…
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The United States women’s basketball team remains one of the most unstoppable forces in international competition.Thanks to another dominant showing on Friday in an 85-64 win over Australia, it punched its ticket for an eighth consecutive Olympic final and a chance to win its eighth straight gold medal. Friday’s win was also its 60th in a row in Olympic competition. The team has not lost a game since the 1992 semifinals to the Unified Team. In fact, it has lost just three Olympic competitions since the 1976 Games. The U.S. will play for gold on Sunday against France. It is a staggering…
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More than 100 Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced people, the official Palestinian news agency said. “The Israeli strikes targeted the displaced people while performing Fajr (dawn) prayers, [which] led to a rapid increase in the number of casualties,” the Gaza Government Media Office said in a statement following the attack on Saturday morning. In its statement, the Israeli army said its air forces struck a “command and control centre” that “served as a hideout for Hamas terrorists and commanders” and was also a shelter for the residents of Gaza City.…
The night American sprinter Noah Lyles won a bronze medal, he had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit, according to his coach Lance Brauman. It’s what made that medal, in his last sprint at the Paris Olympics, all the more impressive to Brauman, who described the sprinter’s condition and future Friday in an interview with The Associated Press. Lyles tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and finished third in Thursday’s final behind Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo and American teammate Kenneth Bednarek. “Those guys raced great,” Brauman said. “But to get a bronze medal in 19.70 with a temperature of about 102, that wasn’t too bad.” To…
By Mahendra Ved Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amidst violent protests is a sad commentary on the twists that Bangladesh, born of a freedom struggle in 1971 and the world at large, have witnessed. What began as a movement led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 53 years ago against Pakistan’s military government, has culminated in yet another military takeover. Ironically, like millions of her compatriots who had fled then, Hasina, Mujib’s daughter, flew to India. Also full of irony is the storming of her Dhaka home and the vandalising of Mujib’s statue by frenzied protestors. The man who led the freedom movement, called the “father…
Can’t Take my Space, the new album from Everton Blender, is scheduled for release in late August. The 14-song set is the veteran roots singer’s first studio album since 2011’s Higher Heights Revolution. The title track, produced by Molando Dale for Ochi City Records, was released in 2021. The 68 year-old Blender, who lives in South Florida, is excited about the album which is strong on the cultural messages that made him a star during the 1990s roots-revival in Jamaica. So strong, that he refused to pinpoint any favourites. “To be fair, I can’t leave out anyone in particular. It’s…
The Carnival season is still in full effect, and the Caribbean has many events lined up in different Islands for you to be a part of, and enjoy to the fullest. St. Vincent & The Grenadines is gearing up for another memorable “Vincy Mas“, and Soca Artist Gargamel is ready for the vibes. He gets things jumping with, “Rum Head“. Produced by Strike Mode Music and Boss Raw Records on the “Roll Start Riddim“, Gargamel is calling out all the drinkers in the Mas for “Rum Head”. When the Rum hits you in the Road March, the vibe intensifies, and…
Investor Saskia van der Mast spent nearly two decades at DOB Equity, an investment firm focusing on East Africa. She recently stepped down as co-CEO. During her tenure, DOB Equity made several agribusiness and food-related investments. In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Van der Mast shared her insights on successful agribusiness models in East Africa and highlighted untapped opportunities in the sector. Vertical integration: Given the unpredictability of agriculture and underdeveloped supply networks, Van der Mast advocates for agribusiness enterprises to own as much of the value chain as possible, from inputs to logistics. In Africa, companies…
25K Set To Drop “2 Headed Goat” Music Video Featuring Maglera Doe Boy. 25K is set to drop the highly anticipated music video for his track “2 Headed Goat,” alongside the talented Maglera Doe Boy. 25K Set To Drop “2 Headed Goat” Music Video Featuring Maglera Doe Boy The single which has already garnered significant attention and praise is expected to elevate its impact with the release of the visual accompaniment. “2 Headed Goat” is a standout track from 25K’s repertoire, showcasing his unique style and exceptional pengame. The collaboration with Maglera Doe Boy adds the much-needed dynamic element to…