“Bring On Man City” – Klopp Boasts After Liverpool Defeat Rangers
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his team is ready to face Man City in this weekend’s Premier League clash after the Reds demolished Rangers in the Champions League. Recall that Liverpool is experiencing a difficult time in the league after slipping 10th on the table. Asked about making a statement, Klopp admitted their weekend clash against Manchester City will be a...
Putin Touts Russian COVID-19 Vaccine, Offers It To UN Staff For Free
Vladimir Putin called the recently approved Russian coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine "reliable, safe, and effective," offering to supply it to other nations, despite some skepticism. “We are ready to share experience and continue cooperating with all states and international entities, including in supplying the Russian vaccine, which has proved reliable, safe and effective, to other countries," Putin said at a virtual United Nations General Assembly. The Russian president also...
Ghana Probes Ministers Death After Military Helicopter Crash
Ghana has launched a full investigation into a military helicopter crash that killed the killed the country’s defence and environment ministers and six other people, President John Mahama announced Thursday. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and six others people, including senior political figures and the air force crew, died in the crash on Wednesday. “The Ghana...
“NATO Boosts Ukraine Arms Funding As Allies Urge Putin To Drop ‘Bluster’ And Engage In Real Peace Talks”
NATO member states on Wednesday pledged hundreds of millions of dollars in additional U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine, as alliance leaders warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to abandon “bluster” and engage seriously in peace negotiations. Foreign ministers from the 32-nation bloc met in Brussels to discuss Washington’s renewed push to end the conflict, though U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was...
Taliban Bans Afghan Female Staff, UN Reports
The United Nations has said a Taliban order has barred Afghan women from working for the body. The UN said that while there has been no written communication, the Taliban have informed them verbally. It has told its Afghan staff - men and women - to not report to work for 48 hours, until it has clarity on the matter in...
Manchester United star Pogba pledges support, sets up fundraiser for coronavirus victims
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has set up a fundraising page and pledged financial support to Unicef to help children affected by coronavirus. After turning 27 on Sunday, Pogba set up the birthday fundraiser to "help fight this war against Covid-19". The France international says he will double the fund if his goal of £27,000 is reached. "The impact of a large-scale...
Iran Rules Out Talks with US Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected the prospect of negotiations with the United States while Israeli attacks on Iran continue. Speaking in an interview broadcast on state television Friday, Araghchi said that Washington’s repeated calls for dialogue have been dismissed due to ongoing hostilities. "The Americans have repeatedly sent messages expressing a serious interest in negotiations," Araghchi stated. "But...
Cascada Star Natalie Horler Test Positive For Coronavirus
Cascada star Natalie Horler has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The singer, 38, shared a video on her Instagram page revealing her diagnosis after developing symptoms such as a fever, headache and loss of smell and taste. Natalie, who lives in Germany, reassured her fanbase that she feels 'okay' in herself and that she 'most likely' just has a mild strain of the...
Trump Becomes First Ex-US President Indicted, Calls Probe Persecution
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump, making him the first former President of the United States to face formal charges. The charges will be made public in the following days when the grand jury's judgment is scheduled to be released. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Thursday evening that Trump's counsel had been contacted. The office wants Trump, 76, to...
Denmark Supports US change In Greenland Visit Schedule
The U.S. decision to modify a planned visit to Greenland, which had sparked a diplomatic standoff between Copenhagen and the White House over President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island, has been welcomed by Denmark. Denmark’s Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said this on Wednesday. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had stated on Wednesday that a planned visit by Usha Vance,...
