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A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities that have driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese and 50,000 Israelis from their homes. Recommended Videos An intense bombing campaign by Israel has killed more than 3,700 people, many of them civilians, Lebanese officials say. But while the deal, set to take effect early Wednesday, could significantly calm the tensions that have inflamed the region, it does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed 1,200 people. Hezbollah, which began firing scores of rockets into Israel the following day in support of Hamas, has previously said it would keep fighting until there was a stop to the fighting in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the tentative ceasefire agreement and its potential implications: The terms of the deal The agreement reportedly calls for a 60-day halt in fighting that would see Israeli troops retreat to their side of the border while requiring Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the deal is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday (9 p.m. EST Tuesday). Under the deal, thousands of Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are to deploy to the region south of the Litani River. An international panel lead by the U.S. would monitor compliance by all sides. Biden said the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Tuesday that the military would strike Hezbollah if the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL , does not provide “effective enforcement” of the deal. Lingering uncertainty A Hezbollah leader said the group's support for the deal hinged on clarity that Israel would not renew its attacks. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Qatari satellite news network Al Jazeera. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Tuesday that Israel’s security concerns had been addressed in the deal also brokered by France. Where the fighting has left both sides After months of cross-border bombings, Israel can claim major victories, including the killing of Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, most of his senior commanders and the destruction of extensive militant infrastructure. A complex attack in September involving the explosion of hundreds of walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah was widely attributed to Israel, signaling a remarkable penetration of the militant group. The damage inflicted on Hezbollah has come not only in its ranks, but to the reputation it built by fighting Israel to a stalemate in the 2006 war. Still, its fighters managed to put up heavy resistance on the ground, slowing Israel’s advance while continuing to fire scores of rockets, missiles and drones across the border each day. The ceasefire offers relief to both sides, giving Israel’s overstretched army a break and allowing Hezbollah leaders to tout the group’s effectiveness in holding their ground despite Israel’s massive advantage in weaponry. But the group is likely to face a reckoning, with many Lebanese accusing it of tying their country’s fate to Gaza’s at the service of key ally Iran, inflicting great damage on a Lebanese economy that was already in grave condition. No answers for Gaza Until now, Hezbollah has insisted that it would only halt its attacks on Israel when it agreed to stop fighting in Gaza. Some in the region are likely to view a deal between the Lebanon-based group and Israel as a capitulation. In Gaza, where officials say the war has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, Israel’s attacks have inflicted a heavy toll on Hamas, including the killing of the group’s top leaders. But Hamas fighters continue to hold scores of Israeli hostages, giving the militant group a bargaining chip if indirect ceasefire negotiations resume. Hamas is likely to continue to demand a lasting truce and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in any such deal. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas offered a pointed reminder Tuesday of the intractability of the war, demanding urgent international intervention. “The only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,” he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador.5s japan 。

Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Israeli warplanes have carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict amid a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across Lebanon, according to local authorities. President Joe Biden said his administration now would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. What both sides are saying about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders. The truce that is set to take effect early Wednesday raised hopes and renewed difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities But the deal does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israel last October. Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump. The rule, unveiled Tuesday by the Health and Human Services Department, would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound for a large segment of Americans who are obese. But it’s unclear if the proposal, which would not go into effect until after Trump takes office, will have support from his new administration — including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an opponent of the drugs who has been tapped by the president-elect to serve as head of HHS. Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Over its tenure, the Biden administration has struggled with growing numbers of migrants arriving at the southern border. But this year, the number of people crossing the border without documents has actually been falling. That's due in part to stricter enforcement by Mexican authorities as well as asylum restrictions announced earlier this year by the Biden administration. When it comes to fentanyl smuggling, much of the deadly supply comes from Mexico though statistics show more than 86% of those sentenced for fentanyl trafficking crimes in the 12 months ending September 2023 were U.S. citizens. AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate a wider problem in the armed forces. Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Defense, wasn’t alone. The Wall Street Journal’s opinion page highlighted the same report as evidence that extremists in military communities were “phantoms” created by a “false media narrative.” The X account for Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee posted that the study showed the focus on extremism in the military was a “witch hunt.” But The Associated Press has found that the study relied on old data, misleading analyses and ignored evidence that pointed to the opposite conclusion. How Trump's bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith move to abandon two federal cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats Trump was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump's political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. The move just weeks after Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer on Monday followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The retreat from such programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed. Brazil’s Federal Police last Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup. They sent their 884-page report to the Supreme Court, which lifted the seal. Bolsonaro called a meeting in December 2022, during which he presented a draft decree to the commanders of the three divisions of the armed forces, that would have declared the vote fraudulent, to justify a possible military intervention. Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV. That's according to a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies. The new rule takes effect Wednesday. It's expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status, by increasing the pool of available organs. The practice is supported by a decade of research, during which 500 transplants of kidneys and livers from HIV-positive donors have been done in the U.S. Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency’s supervision.None

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Injuries pile up, 49ers uncertain QB Brock Purdy can return Sunday( MENAFN - The Rio Times) Ecuador's Political landscape just became more complex. A judge reinstated Vice President Verónica Abad on December 23, 2024, after ruling her five-month suspension unconstitutional. This ruling interrupts President Daniel Noboa's plans to campaign for re-election, which begins next month. Abad's suspension stemmed from accusations of neglecting her duties as a peace envoy in Israel. The Ministry of labor claimed she failed to relocate to Turkey on time amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Abad countered that the government violated her rights and described the suspension as a political maneuver to undermine her influence. Noboa and Abad, elected together in late 2023, have faced ongoing conflicts. Noboa distanced Abad by appointing her as ambassador to Israel shortly after taking office. His decision aimed to limit her role in domestic politics, but it backfired, leading to legal battles and public disputes. With elections approaching on February 9, 2025, Noboa must decide whether to take an unpaid leave of absence for his campaign. If he does, Abad would temporarily assume presidential duties-an outcome Noboa likely wants to avoid due to their strained relationship. The judge's ruling not only reinstates Abad but also requires the Ministry of Labor to apologize publicly and compensate her for lost wages. This situation highlights the fragile nature of Ecuador 's political alliances and raises questions about governance as the country prepares for a crucial election. In short, the power struggle between Noboa and Abad could significantly impact Ecuador's future stability and democratic integrity. MENAFN23122024007421016031ID1109025244 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Snowflake: From Foolish Hope To Promising Turnaround (Rating Upgrade)European shares are expected to reach new peaks in 2025 but with only a modest rise as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans and weak euro area growth limit gains, a Reuters poll of equity strategists found. The pan-continental STOXX 600 .STOXX index is expected to rise to 536 points by end-2025, according to the median forecast in the poll, up more than 5% from Monday’s close of 508.78 and above a record high of 528.68 touched in September. Predictions in the Nov. 15-26 poll of 14 analysts ranged from 470 to 590. “The journey to this upside won’t be painless,” said Michael Field, European market strategist at Morningstar, who predicts a little over a 3% increase. “The volatility in European equities we’ve seen since the U.S. election will likely be a theme that endures throughout 2025.” European shares have underperformed their U.S. counterparts this year as sluggish domestic growth, political uncertainty and the threat of tariffs on goods imported by the U.S. have weighed. While the STOXX 600 has gained about 6% this year, the U.S. benchmark S&P 500 .SPX, powered by tech-behemoths such as Nvidia and Apple, has surged more than 25% to record highs, extending gains after Trump’s re-election in November. Tax cuts, deregulation and import tariffs are on the agenda for the second Trump administration, which some analysts say could further fuel U.S. exceptionalism. But the relative underperformance in Europe could also offer a buying opportunity, according to Kevin Thozet, a member of the investment committee at asset manager Carmignac, who sees the potential for positive spillovers from Trump’s proposals. Trump’s policies “are readily associated with a weaker EUR, lower oil prices and lower Euro bond yields”, Thozet said. “All of which would have an aggregate positive impact on European companies’ earnings.” Deutsche Bank, which has the most optimistic forecasts for 2025, said the earnings recovery in Europe has started, but earnings beats are unlikely to be the main driver for markets as macro forces remain in focus. Investors also said they would be watching global central banks and the pace at which they ease monetary policy, which could help limit weakness in the economy and spur equity gains. Money market traders expect the European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for euro-using countries, to lower borrowing costs by about 140 basis points by the end of next year, implying almost six quarter-point rate cuts. A 25 bps cut is fully priced at its December meeting, with markets assigning around a 35% chance of a larger 50 bps move. Investors were pricing further easing after a preliminary survey last week showed business activity deteriorated in the bloc this month. “The slowdown, by generating deflation, will allow the ECB to pursue a more accommodative policy, which will increase the purchasing power of domestic demand and support some growth,” said Marco Vailati, head of research and investments at Cassa Lombarda. The Euro STOXX 50 .STOXX50E index of the euro zone’s 50 largest and most liquid stocks was expected to rise about 5% to 5,047 points, the poll found. On a regional level, Germany’s DAX .GDAXI is forecast to add nearly 6% by end-2025, with the country set to face a federal election in February after the breakdown of the governing coalition. Expectations for France’s CAC 40 .FCHI are slightly more optimistic. The index will rise almost 9% from its current level, survey medians showed. France’s blue-chip index has struggled in 2024 and is down almost 9% from when President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election in June, underperforming Germany’s DAX which is up almost 5% in that timeframe. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Samuel Indyk and Danilo Masoni, additional reporting by Lucy Raitano; additional polling by Jaiganesh Mahesh and Rahul Trivedi; editing by Jan Harvey)

Researchers from Aqua Security discover new Matrix botnet The botnet runs IP cameras, DVRs, routers, and similar Matrix was built using off-the-shelf and open source tools Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new malicious botnet running distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks against victims worldwide. Named “Matrix” by experts at Aqua Security , the botnet was created by a lone hacker gathering up different open source and otherwise free-to-use tools to create it from scratch. The creator scanned the internet for vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as IP cameras, DVRs, routers, and telecom equipment - they could either have a known software flaw, or could simply have an easy-to-break password. Script kiddie After identifying the vulnerable endpoints, the hacker would deploy Mirai - an infamous, almost decade-old malware that was behind some of the most disruptive DDoS attacks in history. Besides Mirai, the attacker would also deploy PYbot, pynet, DiscordGo, Homo Network, and other malicious tools. Ultimately, this led to the creation of Matrix, a widespread botnet that was later offered for other crooks as a service. The sale was being facilitated via a Telegram channel called “Kraken Autobuy”, with the attacker being paid in cryptocurrency. Its victims are scattered all over the world - from China and Japan, to Argentina, Australia, and Brazil. Egypt, India, and the US also found themselves on the list. However, while the threat actor seems to be of Russian origin, there is a notable absence of Ukrainian targets, as the researchers believe this is because the Matrix’s “Architect” is after money, and not political or ideological agendas. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Aqua has also made an interesting observation, calling the attacker a “script kiddie”. This is a derogatory term in the cybersecurity community, usually describing an inexperienced, or unskilled hacker. The researchers did it because the attacker used off-the-shelf solutions, rather than building custom solutions on their own. However, they also hinted that script kiddies could become a much bigger threat in the future: "This campaign, while not highly sophisticated, demonstrates how accessible tools and basic technical knowledge can enable individuals to execute a broad, multi-faceted attack on numerous vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in network-connected devices," they said. "The simplicity of these methods highlights the importance of addressing fundamental security practices, such as changing default credentials, securing administrative protocols, and applying timely firmware updates, to protect against broad, opportunistic attacks like this one." Zyxel VPN security flaw targeted by new ransomware attackers Here's a list of the best firewalls today These are the best endpoint protection tools right nowNot only is Napheesa Collier a for the Minnesota Lynx and two-time , but she’s also a mother to her , Mila, and an advocate for women’s reproductive health rights. Recently, she decided to partner with Opill®—the first and only daily birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States. This landmark development represents a significant step forward in women’s healthcare, providing a convenient and accessible option for contraception. With Opill, women no longer need to visit healthcare providers for a prescription, making it easier than ever to take control of their reproductive health. The collaboration builds on Opill’s® multi-year partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). “One of the reasons Opill® partnered with the WNBA is because the players are so passionate about using their platform to champion causes they believe in,” said Leila Bahbah, Perrigo U.S. Women’s Health Brand Lead. “Napheesa exudes that passion, and together we plan to educate and empower people to take charge of their reproductive health.” Collier advocates for women and says she’s ready for the conversations, even if they’re difficult. “I just really believe in everything that they’re doing at Opill®. I think it’s important to talk to people who can get pregnant and women about their options when it comes to reproductive health and contraception,” Collier tells ESSENCE. She continues, “I want people to know that if they wish to have birth control, there’s a great option in Opill®. It’s the first over-the-counter, FDA-approved one. It’s affordable, it’s accessible. You don’t need a prescription to get it. And I think in today’s climate, that’s a crucial thing.” Collier notes that she’s making a point to go on tour during the off-season to different colleges to talk to students about their reproductive freedoms. “Having the conversation around that is essential to remove the stigma because it shouldn’t be considered an embarrassing topic or something you shouldn’t discuss openly. My mom was a nurse, so talking about that in our household was ordinary, and I want to bring that to other people too, so I’m excited about that,” she says. And with this current political climate, many women with daughters are concerned for their future and their reproductive health. Collier, included. “Especially because I’m a mother of a young girl, it’s just essential for me to be able to raise her in a climate where she knows what her reproductive rights and health are, that she has access to affordable health care and contraception if she wants it, and that she’s able to ask me these questions and have open conversations.” Collier continues, “It comes back to education. Again, I think it’s harmful that we are not able to have open conversations about birth control and other things that are deemed usually taboo topics. I think it’s harmful. I think it causes a lot of damage to women. It hurts. It hurts our society. Being able to talk about these things and having women learn about their rights and bodies creates a safer and healthier society.”

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They were all exceptional – Mikel Arteta loved seeing Arsenal run riot in LisbonCARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Welling's 21 points helped Utah Valley defeat West Georgia 77-74 on Tuesday night. Welling had 11 rebounds for the Wolverines (4-1). Trevan Leonhardt added 11 points while going 4 of 5 from the field while they also had three steals. Dominick Nelson shot 3 of 11 from the field and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding six rebounds. Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with 18 points for the Wolves (0-7). Kyric Davis added 16 points and four blocks for West Georgia. Malcolm Noel had 14 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Shamed David Coote at centre of betting probe after discussing booking player BEFORE game & saying ‘I hope you backed’

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Jonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!By Cindy Chitela LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)- President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 received letters of credence from Seven non- residential envoys. The seven envoys are from Rwanda, Qatar, Jamaica, Sweden, Algeria, Georgia and Chad. Addressing the press at Kamuzu Palace in the capital Lilongwe after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of Jamaica to Malawi, Joan Elaine Thomas Edwards said “her country is here to build partnership with Malawi and strengthen bilateral relations”. Edwards said, “We are interested in building strong relations with Malawi in areas of tourism, sports and culture. We would like to work with Malawi in promoting these sectors”. She added hat Jamaica wants to provide technical assistance on how they can advance tourism in both countries. The Jamaican envoy observed that “Malawi lags in sprint sporting events and expressed a desire to assist the country in participating in international competitions”. Echoing the same, Swedish ambassador Per Lingärde, said his country will continue to support Malawi. Lingärde said, “Recently we have provided financial support for US$10 million to the people of Malawi particularly in the Southern region, we know many people were affected by drought that is why Sweden has delivered 19,200 tons of maize which was acquired from Ukraine to help the needy people”. In her remarks, Foreign Affairs Minister Nancy Tembo, said that the arrival of various envoys from different countries in Malawi reflects the confidence many governments have in President Dr. Chakwera’s leadership and his commitment to the well-being of Malawians. Tembo excited, “This is an opportunity for Malawi through these bilateral relations, as there is much we can benefit from each other. In this age of innovation, we have the chance to learn from others. “We also receive significant developmental support from them” Among the diplomats who presented their letters including Emmanuel Bugingo, the High Commissioner Designate of the Republic of Rwanda; Fahad Rashid Saqr Al Marekhi, the High Commissioner-Designate from Jamaica; Rida Nebaïs, the Ambassador-Designate of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; Roland Beridze, the Ambassador-Designate of Georgia; and Sagour Youssouf Mahamat Itno, the Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Chad Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .Injuries pile up, 49ers uncertain QB Brock Purdy can return Sunday

NoneThe Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

Colorado hands No. 2 UConn second straight loss in MauiManchester City blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday and extended their winless run to six games. Pep Guardiola The English champions did snap a five-game losing streak but did little to boost confidence ahead of Sunday’s trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool by conceding three times in the final 15 minutes. Related News EPL: Title dreams over if we lose to Liverpool, says Guardiola 75% of EPL clubs want City relegated — Guardiola EPL returns: Liverpool play Southampton, Amorim debuts, City target redemption Details later AFP

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