Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI): Thailand has replaced its Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield, after strong objections by India to her remarks on New Delhi’s rice procurement programme. As per sources, India l…
‘I grew up watching Usain Bolt – now I’m the third fastest Premier League star’
By John Cross Luton star Chiedozie Ogbene grew up watching Usain Bolt – and is now breaking new speed levels in the Premier League. Ogbene has been recorded as the third fastest player in the Premier League behind Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven an…
Full-year net loss reduced at Dutch life insurance firm Aegon
Dutch life insurance company Aegon said on Friday that it had reduced its loss in 2023 compared to 2022. The company posted a net loss of €199 million ($215 million) for the full year 2023 compared to a loss of €990 million in the prior year. Full-year…
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney has died at the age of 84, his daughter said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “He died peacefully surrounded by family,” Caroline Mulroney wrote on Thursday. Canada’s current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
German Green Party shrinks for the first time in seven years
After seven years of growth, membership in the German Green Party declined for the first time in 2023 but is now showing a marked recovery, the party said in Berlin on Friday. At the turn of the year, the number of members stood at 125,991, several hun…
Crowds gather for Navalny’s funeral in Moscow amid heavy security
Despite a heavy presence of security forces, hundreds of people gathered in Moscow on Friday before the funeral of Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny, who died two weeks ago in an Arctic prison. At the church dedicated to the “Assuage My Sorrows” icon of …
EU’s von der Leyen ‘deeply disturbed’ after Gaza aid convoy deaths
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she is “deeply disturbed by images from Gaza” after Israeli soldiers opened fire on a crowd at an aid convoy. “Every effort must be made to investigate what happened and ensure transparency,” von …
Vettel on F1 comeback: ‘no definite no but also no definite yes’
Former Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has left it open whether he would come out of retirement and join the Mercedes team join next year as successor of Lewis Hamilton. Vettel told Friday’s Neue Zürcher Zeitung he was surprised just like m…
Norwich City column: Marcelino Núñez showing promise as Canaries prepare to welcome Sunderland to Carrow Road
There are few in this Norwich City squad – perhaps even in the league – who possess greater technical ability than Marcelino Núñez. When the Chilean international is in full flow, his range of passing is exquisite, as is his penchant for nonchalantly s…
Borussia Dortmund open third overseas office in New York City
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have opened a third overseas office in New York City to boost their marketing activities in the American continent. Dortmund said on Friday that the opening took place the previous night, with 300 guests from the world…