China Is Building Strong Army Worthy Of Its Status – Defense Minister Wei
China is building a robust national defense and strong army proportionate to the country’s international status and meeting its interests, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe has said. He was speaking at a special ceremony on the occasion of the 95th anniv...
Some US Politicians ‘Openly Playing With Fire’ Regarding Taiwan Issue – China’s Top Diplomat
Some of the US politicians are openly ‘playing with fire’ in regard to the Taiwan issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday during his official tour across the countries of Central Asia. "The United States’ violation of its obliga...
Iran Plane Crash: The victims of Ukraine flight by nationality
A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying 176 passengers crashed minutes after taking off early Wednesday from Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, killing all passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, although Iran cited “technical problems.” As the investigation continues, Ukraine’s embassy in Tehran issued a statement ruling out terrorism and then removed it. The fatal...
Nigeria, India, Israel are Trump’s strongholds – Survey
A survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Centre has listed Nigeria as one of the strongholds of United States President, Donald Trump. This is as the survey found that support for President Trump remains largely negative around the world. The Centre discovered that across the 33 countries surveyed a median of 64 per cent said they do not have confidence in...
Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman eyes Angola presidency
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, who is embroiled in a huge financial scandal, has suggested that she may seek to become the country's president. In a BBC interview, Ms Dos Santos pointedly declined four times to rule out running for the presidency. Her father José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. Prosecutors are seeking to recover $1bn (£760m) Ms...
COVID-19: President Orders Probe As Goat, Sheep, Pawpaw Test Positive In Tanzania
President Magufuli says tests were found to be faulty after goat, sheep and pawpaw samples test positive for COVID-19. ABN TV reports that Tanzania's President John Magufuli has dismissed imported coronavirus testing kits as faulty, saying they returned positive results on samples taken from a goat and pawpaw. Magufuli made the remarks during an event in Chato in northwestern Tanzania on...
I No Longer Believe In God – Gospel Musician, Jonathan Steingard
Canadian gospel singer, Jonathan Steingard has revealed why he no longer believes in God even though he grew up in a Christian home and as a Pastor's kid. ABN TV reports that Jonathan Steingard also disclosed that before going public with his belief, he had private conversations with trusted friends and was shocked to find out that his thoughts are also...
Floyd Mayweather Jnr Rated Greatest Boxer Of All Time
Unbeaten American boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jnr has been ranked the greatest boxer of all time while former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson did not make the cut. The top 10 list, compiled by respected boxing outlet BoxRec, sees Mayweather Jnr come out comfortably on top, having never tasted defeat during 21 years as a professional. Philipino great Manny Pacquiao ranks...
Donald Trump’s Ex-wife, Ivana Brands Him A “Bad Loser” As He Refuses To Concede
Donald Trump's first wife Ivana has branded her ex-husband a "bad loser" following his bitter US election defeat. The 71-year-old, who is mother of Trump's three eldest children, suggested he should go down to Palm Beach, where he owns a luxury estate, to accept his political career is over. Ivana said: "He's not a good loser. He doesn't like to lose,...
Man Drives Into Dam After Following Google Maps Directions
An Indian man has drowned after driving his car into a dam while allegedly following Google Maps Navigation directions. According to the report by Indian Express, Satish Ghule, 34, was driving his employer Guru Shekhar, 42, and his friend Sameer Rajurkar, 44, on Sunday in Akole town, Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra. The outlet reported the trio they...
