Lionel Messi is urging Argentina to unite and deliver a compelling response to the “hard blow” of an opening-match defeat by Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Messi raised the possibility of an Argentina cruise – expected in many quarters – when he converted from the penalty spot after 10 minutes in Lusail. Lionel Scaloni’s team repeatedly threatened to extend their advantage and had three ‘goals’ chalked off for offside. And the courageous Saudis stunned their illustrious opponents with two goals inside five second-half minutes to turn the game on its head – and world football’s established…
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An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude has struck the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the south-west region of Malango. No injuries or deaths have been reported yet, but people in the capital Honiara reported significant shaking and tremors for around 20 seconds. Amid immediate warnings of a tsunami, the prime minister’s office advised locals to move to higher ground. However, the islands’ meteorological service later dropped the warning. A separate authority, the US-supported Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, also said the threat had largely passed. The quake hit just after 13:00 local time (02:00 GMT), at a depth of 15km…
Prime Minister James Marape has given his support to development of the oil palm industry in Papua New Guinea on a massive scale. PM Marape gave his support after he and East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird, met with representatives of Pacific Elite Palm Oil Group in Singapore on Monday (November 21, 2022). The company currently runs an oil palm project in East Sepik, which it wants to emulate in all provinces, saying that it will be an economic gamechanger for the whole country. The company aims to create the largest agriculture-based wealth in the South Pacific, as well as generate…
Actor Chris Hemsworth says he is taking a break from acting after learning he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The Thor star made the discovery after undergoing tests as part of his Disney+ documentary series Limitless. He told Vanity Fair the tests confirmed his “biggest fear”, adding he will now be trying to take “preventative steps”. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and can cause memory problems, confusion and communication issues. Hemsworth learned that he has two copies of the gene ApoE4, one from his mother and one from his father, making him between eight and…
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Isi Henry Leonard commended the creativity of female inmates from the Lakiemata Correctional Service prison when he visited their stall at the recently staged Tavur Cultural Show in Kimbe, West New Britain province. The inmates who set up a stall, displayed printed clothing (laplaps), dresses (meri blouses) and designer materials for sale during the Tavur show. Many of the inmates serving time in prison used that period to learn skills on creative arts in sewing, knitting and printing among other activities. The platform provided through the Tavur cultural show was an opportunity for the female…
In a move that shocked Hollywood, Bob Iger, one of the most notable CEOs in the history of the Walt Disney company, is returning to run the media empire. Bob Chapek, who replaced Iger in 2020 as CEO, is stepping down immediately. “We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, said in a statement on Sunday night. “The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is…
The Jillaroos have secured their third consecutive Women’s World Cup title in style with a comprehensive 54-4 victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford on Sunday (AEDT). With veteran halfback Ali Brigginshaw pulling the strings, Australia were far too good for their Trans-Tasman rivals, extending their winning streak to 16 consecutive international victories with a 10-tries-to-one triumph over the Kiwi Ferns, who have now lost three straight World Cup finals to the Jillaroos. Having scraped past New Zealand by two points just nine days earlier, it was a much more methodical performance from the green and gold this time around…
Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced to 135 months, or just over 11 years, in prison, according to journalist John Carreyrou. She will have to report to prison on April 27th, 2023, and will have an additional three years of supervised release once she’s out, according to Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Keenan. Judge Edward Davila, who has overseen the case, declared that the charges she had been found guilty of made her responsible for defrauding 10 victims out of $121 million, according to The New York Times’ Erin Griffith. Davila said that Holmes’ refusal to accept responsibility for the fraud counted against her in his sentencing decision, according…
Kate Middleton and Prince William will reportedly join King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla during the monarch’s first state visit next week, and as per reports, the occasion will mark the first time that Kate will be seen in a tiara since 2019! As per OK! Magazine, the British royal family will host the President of South Africa on Tuesday, November 22, with the Prince and Princess of Wales first greeting President Ramaphosa at the Corinthia Hotel before travelling to the Royal Pavilion where they will meet Charles and Camilla. According to royal experts, state visits and banquets are usually grand…
This Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23th November, Papua New Guinea will welcome the first ever visit of a French Minister in the country. Ms Chrysoula Zacharopoulou is Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships. France, as a Pacific Nation, is ready to increase the bilateral relation with PNG and wants to reaffirms its strong commitment for the development of the region. During this historical visit, Ms Zacharopoulou will have meetings with high levels authorities of the PNG government, meet the key bilateral actors of development in PNG, and exchanges with the civil society. Very committed in the fight…