Japan is demanding a formal apology from Russia after Federal Security Service (FSB) agents allegedly blindfolded and interrogated a Japanese diplomat, before giving him 48 hours to leave the country. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Vladivostok-based Japanese consul Motoki Tatsunori was detained and questioned by Russian agents on Monday for alleged espionage. “The consular officer was taken away in a state of immobility, blindfolded from start to finish, with his hands and head held
Trucks loaded with aluminum and medications have crossed a bridge linking Colombia and Venezuela for the first time in seven years, as the neighbouring countries continue to mend relations after years of political conflict. The border reopening – which will see goods like coal, toilet paper and fruit moved through crossings between the Colombian city of Cucuta and the Venezuelan state of Tachira – was a key campaign promise of Colombia’s new left-wing President Gustavo Petro. Petro arrived
Hospitals that rely on fuel-powered generators for electricity in Haiti’s capital have warned they could be forced to close, as a gang blockade on the main fuel terminal in Port-au-Prince worsens insecurity in the Caribbean nation. Port-au-Prince gangs earlier this month dug trenches and littered shipping containers at entrances to the Varreux terminal to protest a government announcement that it planned to cut fuel subsidies due to their high cost. Three-quarters of the major hospitals
Ukraine has accused Russia of causing leaks in two major gas pipelines to Europe in what it described as a “terrorist attack”. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said the damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 was “an act of aggression” towards the EU. He added that Russia wanted to cause pre-winter panic and urged the EU to increase military support for Ukraine. Seismologists reported underwater blasts before the leaks emerged. “There is no doubt that these
The European Union and the United States have questioned Serbia’s proclaimed commitment to join Europe’s 27-nation bloc after Belgrade signed an agreement with Moscow pledging long-term “consultations” on foreign policy matters amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Serbia’s officials signed the deal on Friday in New York with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where most Western delegations shunned Russia’s top diplomat over the
The first signs of friction between Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng over how to deal with the tanking pound have emerged, after the pair met in No 10 to thrash out how to respond on Monday. Downing Street rebuffed talk of a split between No 10 and No 11 over how to deal with the market reaction to the mini-budget, and denied that there was a row. However, Whitehall sources said there was talk within the civil service of an argument between the prime minister and chancellor at the meeting on Monday
Some people add honey to their coffee and tea or use it as a sweetener when baking. But is honey safe for people with diabetes? The short answer is yes, but only under certain conditions. People living with diabetes have to control and manage their carbohydrate and sugar intake. This doesn’t mean they have to avoid sweets altogether. In moderation, honey isn’t only safe, but it has anti-inflammatory properties that might also reduce diabetes complications. What is honey? Honey is a thick,
Love For Nkrumah by The Great Hypocrites (2) Kwabena Amikaketo sat in his favourite chair on his balcony, viewing the setting sun which was making way for the shadows to grow longer and soon cover his part of the world like some dark blanket. The chilly weather is now gradually abating, making way for the warm spells before the heat arrived. Today, like yesterday, Kwabena was very indignant about what he had now accepted as evil plots by socialists in Ghana to re-write history and achieve their
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is in danger of missing the World Cup after his club, Barcelona, said on Monday he would undergo surgery on a torn thigh muscle. The centre-back is likely to be sidelined for between two and three months, according to reports in Spain. That would probably rule him out of the tournament in Qatar, which starts on November 20. The Uruguayan sustained the injury in the first minute of a friendly with his country last week against Iran and has opted for surgery as opposed
Former England midfielder Fabian Delph has retired, just months after leaving Everton as a free agent. Capped 20 times by his country, the 32-year-old made more than 200 appearances for Leeds United, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton. He won the Premier League title twice with City, and reached the FA Cup and League Cup finals with Villa. But his time at Everton was plagued by injuries, and he left the club when his contract expired in the summer. Announcing his retirement on Instagram,
Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel announced his retirement after a long and decorated career on Tuesday, saying “all good things must come to an end”. “I look back at the past 20 years of my career, and I must say that I am very satisfied with all that I was able to achieve and more importantly the human it has helped shape,” the 35-year-old posted on his Instagram account. Among his many achievements was helping Chelsea to their first Champions
Luke Shaw says England and Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire receives more criticism than he has “ever seen before in football”. Centre-back Maguire made mistakes in the build-up to two of Germany’s three goals in England’s 3-3 draw on Monday. His selection, and place in Gareth Southgate’s starting line-up, has been questioned after he was dropped earlier in the season by United. “Harry is an amazing player, an amazing character,” Shaw told BBC
In another early kick-off, African champions Senegal drew 1-1 with fellow World Cup-bound Iran in Austria. Senegal took the lead after 55 minutes when defender Morteza Pouraliganji struck into his own net from an acute angle after trying to cut out a pass. The Teranga Lions only held onto the lead for nine minutes before Sardar Azmoun equalised. The Iran forward headed home from a cross by left back Ehsan Hajsafi. The draw follows a 2-0 win for Senegal over Bolivia at the weekend. Aliou Cisse’s
Neymar closed in on Pele’s all-time Brazil goalscoring record as the Selecao eased to a commanding 5-1 win over 10-man Tunisia at the Parc des Princes. Playing on his home ground at club level, the Paris Saint-Germain forward netted his 75th senior international goal from the penalty spot – moving two shy of equalling the tally of legendary striker Pele. Raphinha struck twice, while Richarlison and Pedro were also on target as Tite’s side completed their World Cup preparations in
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