Global benchmarks mostly decline amid China worries

2 months ago The Zimbabwe Mail

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly declined Thursday amid concerns about the impact of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy mixed with hopes for economic activity and tourism returning to normal. Oil prices fell. China is maintaining its “zero-COVID” approach of mass testing many people alongside localized lockdowns and quarantines to eliminate the coronavirus entirely. Any worsening could cause spikes in prices for oil, gas and other commodities that the region produces. U.S. crude oil prices initially rose, before settling 1.5% lower Wednesday.
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Samuel Eto’o sorry for altercation outside World Cup game

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon soccer federation president and former star player Samuel Eto’o apologized for kicking a man to the ground in what he called a “violent altercation” outside a World Cup stadium early Tuesday. He said that Eto’o became violent after Mamouni asked him whether he had bribed Gambian referee Bakary Gassama in a controversial World Cup qualifying game between Cameroon and Algeria. Cameroon won the second leg 2-1 in the final moments of the match and qualified for the World Cup on the away goals rule. Qatari organizers of the World Cup said Eto’o hadn’t been their guest at the game. Eto’o played at four World Cups for Cameroon between 1998 and 2014, and was elected to lead its soccer federation one year ago.

1 month ago The Zimbabwe Mail

South Korea Mourns After Deadly Halloween Stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon Neighborhood

SEOUL — South Koreans are searching for answers as the country mourns after more than 150 people were killed in a stampede during Halloween festivities in a popular party district. SEE ALSO:South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose office is near Itaewon, declared a national period of mourning over the incident. The Itaewon area, located in central Seoul, is filled with nightclubs and bars that are popular with expatriates and locals. As the sun rose in Seoul, much of Itaewon remained a police zone, as officials conducted investigations and cleared debris. Debris is seen at the scene where many people died and were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2022.

3 months ago VOA Zimbabwe

Russia Rejoins Ukraine Grain Deal

Russia said Wednesday it is resuming its participation in an agreement facilitating the shipment of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. Russia suspended its participation Saturday after alleging Ukraine used drones to attack the Russian Black Sea fleet. The United Nations and Turkey brokered the agreement in July with Russia and Ukraine to resume Ukrainian grain shipments and allow for Russian shipments of fertilizer amid a global food crisis. Iranian weaponsThe Pentagon on Tuesday raised “concerns” that Russia may try to get more weapons from Iran and North Korea to use in its war against Ukraine. Also Wednesday, the White House accused North Korea of shipping artillery shells to Russia via other countries, something North Korea denies.

2 months ago VOA Zimbabwe

Ukraine’s President Says Open to ‘Genuine’ Negotiations

Ahead of his address to world leaders at a global climate summit on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is willing to consider "genuine" negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy said his country is open to talks with Moscow if Ukraine’s borders are restored, victims of Russia’s invasion and attacks are compensated and efforts are made to hold perpetrators accountable. The president’s comments follow a Washington Post report that said that the United States wanted Ukraine to show willingness for peace talks. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield reiterated “steadfast” U.S. support for Ukraine during talks with the Ukrainian president and other senior officials in Kyiv on Tuesday. SEE ALSO:The isolated country has been conducting dozens of tests, including nuclear capable missiles with the ability to strike the United States.

2 months ago VOA Zimbabwe

We’re reaching for the moon and stars

Shortly after taking over the CPC, he convened the National Science Conference and declared that “science and technology are the primary productive force”. A story is told of how long ago subjects of the Rozvi empire decided to fetch the moon and use it as a defining ornament for their king. They subsequently began constructing a tower to reach out for the moon. That is why it was called Babel — because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.”Despite cynic outliers, our language is not confused and we are reaching for the moon and stars.

2 months ago The Sunday Mail

Lockton Asia Appoints Ben Son as Korea CEO

Juyeol Lee will remain President of Lockton Korea, working in conjunction with Ben and driving one of the key areas of the Korean business and various initiatives. Juyeol has been with Lockton Korea since 2001. "As we welcome Ben, Lockton Korea will embark on another phase of the company's journey," said Warren Merritt, CEO of Lockton Asia, "Ben will be leading our Korean business with continued focus on reinsurance and retail operations. "I am honoured and truly proud to be appointed to lead the team at Lockton Korea. said Ben Son, CEO of Lockton Korea.Hashtag: #LocktonAsiaAbout Lockton KoreaLockton Korea is a key member of the Asia operations of Lockton, a world-leading privately held insurance brokerage with 9,500+ associates doing business in over 125 countries, focusing primarily on clients' risk, insurance and people needs.

2 months ago Malay Mail

‘We need to get out of here now!’: Malaysians in Seoul recall chaos of deadly Halloween crush

A woman places a floral tribute near the scene of a crowd crush that happened during Halloween festivities, in Seoul November 1, 2022. — Reuters picKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Several Malaysians were caught up in the crowd crush that killed 155 people and injured scores more in Seoul on Saturday night. The national daily reported that among the crowd was 32-year-old Malaysian, Aziani Ashary, who managed to leave the area before the situation grew dangerous. “I went to Itaewon with a friend from the United Kingdom to witness the Halloween celebration on Saturday night. The day after the tragedy, Aziani visited Itaewon again to find the alley was still blocked off by authorities.

2 months ago Malay Mail

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