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Konstantin Kosachev We can say that 2022 was marked by a special military operation (SMO) of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine. It set in motion the powerful milestones of…
COP27’s ‘loss, damage’ fund for developing countries could be a breakthrough
Adil Najam Developing nations were justifiably jubilant at the close of COP27 as negotiators from wealthy countries around the world agreed for the first time to establish a dedicated “loss…
Thumbs up to Zim raw lithium ban
Brad Rohrs Correspondent Zimbabwe and Nigeria have locked horns with Tesla and other Electric Vehicles (EVs) manufacturers, saying they no longer want to export lithium for them to produce their…
Rashford set for a long-term deal at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER. — Manchester United are set to hold talks with Marcus Rashford over a new long-term deal, reports suggest. Rashford has drastically improved under United manager Erik ten Hag as…
Highly motivated Nadal relishing Djokovic’s challenge
SYDNEY. — A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic’s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis” yesterday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his…
Covid-19 responses attest to China’s strength, resilience
BEIJING. — With the New Year approaching, shopping centres and cinemas in Beijing are welcoming a steady increase in shopper foot traffic. Across the country, production lines of China’s vast…
‘We’ll achieve a smart agriculture economy by 2025’
THE country has made significant strides in incorporating information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture, as the push towards achieving a smart agriculture economy by 2025 gathers tempo.
Man City want to off-load Grealish
LONDON. — Manchester City are considering offering Jack Grealish in a sensational swap deal with Rafael Leao, according to shock reports. The Etihad club would be keen to bring in…
Seed Services Institute laboratory re-accredited
THE International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) has approved the re-accreditation of the country’s National seed testing laboratory housed at the Seed Testing Institute.
Messi’s room to be turned into museum
LONDON. — The hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during the Qatar FIFA World Cup is set to be turned into a museum after Argentina’s success in the tournament. Messi…