Staged incidents, the Western approach to doing politics

Today, the Russian Armed Forces, together with the self-defence units of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, are delivering on the objectives of the special military operation with great resolve to put an end to the outrageous discrimination and genocide of the Russian people and eliminate direct threats to the security of the Russian Federation that the United States and its satellites have been creating on Ukrainian territory for years. 

African athletes shine at World Champs

It was a history making night for African athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Monday as they dominated middle and long-distance events clinching three gold medals. 

Chinese entrepreneur on mission to revolutionise water treatment in Kenya

As he criss-crossed African cities and villages to market the Tecno smartphone, Zhong Yanxiong, 34, came face-to-face with clean drinking water challenges rampant in the continent.

Russia dumps US dollar for dirhams to counter sanctions

Russia is seeking payment in United Arab Emirates dirhams for oil exports to some Indian customers, three sources said and a document showed, as Moscow moves away from the US dollar to insulate itself from the effects of Western sanctions.

Arteta hints on multiple signings

Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to try to bolster his Arsenal squad until the end of the transfer window but has remained tight-lipped over the club’s move for Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. 

Dos Santos died of natural causes

Preliminary autopsy results show the death of Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos was due to natural causes, a Spanish court said on Monday while ordering further examination.

Stocks fall amid growth worries stoked by Apple

Stocks dipped yesterday after Apple’s plans to slow hiring highlighted concerns that aggressive monetary tightening to tackle inflation portends an economic downturn.

Stokes ‘selfless’ decision praised

England managing director of cricket Rob Key has praised Ben Stokes for his “selfless” decision to ignore the “financial implications” of retiring from one-day internationals.

Dagga, snake venom spice up Kenyan polls

Once a street child in Kenya and a grave digger in the UK, George Wajackoyah has become a political sensation by running for Kenya’s presidency on a promise to turn the East African nation into a major exporter of marijuana, snake venom and hyenas’ testicles, although many question the feasibility of his plans.

Martial shines as Man United outsmart Palace

Anthony Martial produced an eye-catching performance as he scored one and made another to help Manchester United sweep aside fellow English Premiership football side Crystal Palace 3-1 in a pre-season friendly match at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, yesterday.