The French football star and his ex-club are at loggerheads over $60m in ‘unpaid’ wages. Al Jazeera explains why.Two of football’s biggest names are locking horns in a pay dispute that could be about to turn into a courtroom drama. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and their former striker Kylian Mbappe, now with Real Madrid, are at loggerheads over unpaid wages prior to the France captain’s departure for the Spanish capital in July. Al Jazeera Sport looks at how the relationship between the French champions and their all-time leading scorer has turned so sour and led to a standoff just shy of…
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Response to Electoral Fraud By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – The United States is taking action to promote accountability for Nicolás Maduro and his representatives for obstructing a competitive and inclusive presidential election in Venezuela and abusing the human rights of the Venezuelan people. Concurrently, the Department of State imposed new visa restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 9931 on Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined the electoral process in Venezuela and are responsible for acts of repression. US Treasury US Treasury has sanctioned over 140 current or former Venezuelan officials for contributing to the situation in the country. Nearly 2,000 individuals…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Niger, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 9 September. Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics. Prior to the appointment, Ms. Keita served as the Director of the Office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali. Before that, she held positions as Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Guinea and as Economist at the World Bank in Burkina Faso. She was also a lecturer of public economics and development economics in Canada…
Usimamane Unleashes Long-Awaited Album “20th: Days Before Maud.” After months of anticipation, Durban rapper Usimamane has finally dropped his much-awaited album “20th: Days Before Maud.” Usimamane Unleashes Long-Awaited Album “20th: Days Before Maud” The project marks a pivotal moment in his career, highlighting his artistic growth and cementing his position in the local Hip-hop music landscape. Both fans and critics have been eagerly anticipating its release, and Usimamane has truly delivered. For his debut album, Usimamane has truly made his mark, pulling in some of South Africa’s biggest rap heavyweights. With high-profile features from the likes of K.O, Youngsta CPT,…
Not many have the expectations that Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had before taking his first NFL snap as the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison.That’s why his debut last week was so disappointing. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft finished the day with just one catch for four yards.It was a frustrating day for Harrison as Arizona fell to the Bills 34-28.”I mean, obviously it wasn’t great,” Harrison said, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. “Definitely wasn’t what I expected, what I wanted to happen, what the team wanted to happen. Obviously,…
Colombo, Sri Lanka – It was an unlikely invitation from the Indian government. In early February, Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited New Delhi to meet the South Asian giant’s foreign minister, national security adviser and senior diplomats. The 55-year-old Sri Lankan politician is not in government. National People’s Power, the political alliance he leads, isn’t even the principal opposition. It has only three seats in the country’s 225-member parliament, where it’s the fourth-largest force. And his party has often been seen as close to China, India’s principal geopolitical rival. But for months now, Dissanayake has enjoyed a different kind of authority within…
Around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, tens of millions of television viewers watched as Donald Trump spread an unsubstantiated and racially charged rumor running wild online. “In Springfield they’re eating dogs,” the former president said, referring to an Ohio city dealing with an influx of Haitian immigrants. “They’re eating the cats. They’re eating … the pets of the people that live there. And this is what’s happening in our country, and it’s a shame.” The extraordinary moment — the airing of a claim worthy of a chain email while participating in a prime-time presidential debate — probably puzzled most of the 67.1 million people tuned in for Trump’s clash with…
New rules for banks and building societies announced Thursday will ensure the UK financial system is resilient, competitive and promotes investment in the UK economy. LONDON, England – The Basel 3.1 reforms are the final part of the internationally agreed Basel 3 framework announced Thursday, by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), to mark the end of the post-2008 crisis capital reforms and give the certainty industry will need to invest for growth. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves welcomed the reforms, saying they would deliver certainty for the banking sector to “finance investment and growth in the UK” ahead of…
A-Reece Addresses His Rivals In “Kill The King: the mixtape.” A-Reece is back in the spotlight with his latest project, Kill The King, a mixtape that delivers a powerful and reflective response to his critics and rivals. Known for his lyrical prowess and deep, contemplative themes, A-Reece channels his experiences and frustrations into this eagerly anticipated release. A-Reece Addresses His In Rivals “Kill The King: the mixtape” Kill The King marks a bold statement from the artist, showcasing a fearless approach to addressing the challenges and conflicts he has faced within the music industry. The mixtape features a blend of…