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The results of Guinea-Bissau’s presidential and legislative elections are expected later this week, according to officials in the historically tumultuous west African country, who counted ballots for a second day Monday after deeming the vote “peaceful”.Provisional results in the coup-prone nation are expected on Thursday, according to the National Electoral Commission’s (CNE) deputy executive secretary Idrica Djalo.The compilation and counting of ballots, which began as soon as polling stations closed Sunday evening, continued on Monday, a CNE communications official told AFP.The Bissau campaign headquarters of the race’s two main candidates, incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and opposition leader Fernando Dias, were quite Monday as the city’s residents went about business as usual.On Sunday the CNE announced turnout just above 65%, noting that the figure was likely to rise before the final count. Turnout in the country’s 2019 presidential election was 73%.The commission on Sunday also praised the “peaceful” nature of the vote across the country, noting “massive participation” by young people and women.”No incidents that could have jeopardised the voting process were observed”, Djalo said.Around 860,000 voters were eligible to choose between 12 presidential candidates, with stability a major issue given multiple political crises that have rocked Guinea-Bissau since independence from Portugal in 1974, including four coups, and many more putsch attempts.The elections took place with the main opposition party, the PAIGC, and its candidate, Domingos Simoes Pereira, blocked from running after turning in late applications.Voters additionally cast ballots for parliament’s 102 members.Guinea-Bissau is among the world’s poorest countries and is also a hub for drug trafficking between Latin America and Europe, a trade facilitated by the country’s long history of political instability. Source link
Moshrif showed all his class to capture the Gr.2 (PA) Grand Prix de Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI at Casablanca, a race for Purebred Arabians aged four and up run over 2100m on dirt on Sunday evening. The contest brought together a field of proven older horses, and the seven-year-old returned to winning ways.Trained by Xavier Thomas-Demeaulte, ridden by Guillaume Guedj-Gay, and owned by Khalifa bin Sheail al-Kuwari, the son of Dahess bounced back after a respectable but below-par run in the Gr.1 (PA) Qatar Arabian World Cup at the ParisLongchamp.Already a dual Gr.1 (PA) winner, this victory marked his second Gr.2 (PA) triumph, confirming his enduring class and competitive spirit.Breaking well from stall one, Moshrif soon settled in third behind Casbar Ymir, in a race led by Al Zeer. Approaching the first bend, Guillaume Guedj-Gay allowed his mount to move closer, slipping onto the inside of Casbar Ymir to dispute second, with Mamouni Fal tracking in fourth.Around the final bend, Moshrif moved clearly into second as Casbar Ymir came under pressure, while Al Zeer continued to lead. Straightening for home, Moshrif came on the leader’s outside, the pair quickly drawing clear of the rest. Locked in a prolonged duel through the final 400 metres, Moshrif gradually gained the upper hand, showing great determination to edge ahead and win by a short neck to beat his rival. Mugheer (Mahabb) stayed on well to take third.Bred by Shadwell France, Moshrif is out of Tashreefat. He is a half-brother to Muraaqib, a seven-time Gr.1 (PA) winner over 1600m and 2000m between the ages of three and six, and to Barnamaj, a dual winner over 1400m and 2000m, as well as runner-up in a Gr.1 (PA) over 1200m and a Gr.2 (PA) over 1400m at four. Source link
Venezuela on Monday rejected a US terrorist designation of an alleged drug cartel as a ‘ridiculous lie’ amid a major American military buildup in Caribbean waters.’Venezuela categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejects the new and ridiculous lie from the Secretary of the Department of State, Marco Rubio, who designates the alleged Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation… to justify an illegitimate and illegal intervention against Venezuela,’ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.Washington's listing of the ‘Cartel de los Soles’ (Cartel of the Suns) as a foreign terrorist organiSation officially took effect on Monday, opening the door to new forms of US pressure on leftist President Nicolas Maduro.US President Donald Trump's administration alleges that the shadowy group is run by Maduro. No evidence has been made public to support the accusation of Maduro's involvement in the group.The designation is part of a US campaign against drugs and illegal immigration from Latin America.The US has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier and other military forces in Caribbean waters as part of the Trump administration's anti-drugs campaign, but officials in Caracas suspect that the United States is mounting an operation to topple Maduro, Venezuela's leftist leader.US forces have killed at least 83 people in air strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs in international waters since September, according to an AFP tally of publicly released figures. But no evidence has been made public that drugs were in the boats.However, with a major military presence now deployed in the Caribbean, including an aircraft carrier, the FTO designation will give legal cover for more pressure on the Venezuelan authorities.The Cartel of the Suns is responsible for ‘terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere,’ Rubio said on November 16.The Trump administration has been vague about how far it is willing to go in Venezuela, but the huge military build-up and regular killings of people in small boats have rattled nerves — and prompted concerns in Washington that the US military may be breaking the law.On Saturday, six airlines announced they were canceling flights to Venezuela due to safety concerns.The US Federal Aviation Administration on Friday urged civilian aircraft in Venezuelan airspace to ‘exercise caution’ due to the ‘worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela.’ Source link
England’s Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue were picked to play a day-night warmup match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Monday.The three players did not feature in England’s crushing eight-wicket defeat in Perth last week, a match that ended as the shortest Ashes test by overs bowled to produce a result since 1888.”The England Men’s Ashes Test squad have released three players – Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue – to join the England Lions for their forthcoming two-day fixture against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra,” ECB said in a statement.The match will be a day-night fixture, played with the pink ball, starting on Saturday.Australia head into the Brisbane test with momentum and an imposing record in day-night matches, having won 13 of their 14 tests played under lights, including all three against England. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; editing by Ed Osmond) Source link
India’s hugely popular star Dharmendra was lovingly known as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, thanks to his roles in a string of action movies that cemented his legacy spanning more than six decades and 250 films. Born Dharam Singh Deol on December 8, 1935 in Punjab, he also served as a member of parliament and was honoured with one of India’s highest civilian awards.He struck stardom after becoming the first Bollywood actor to bare his chest on screen, prompting a flood of love letters from female fans.Dharmendra, who died on Monday aged 89, moved to Mumbai in 1958 after winning a celebrity magazine’s talent competition. “I only had my dreams,” he told biographer Rajiv Vijayakar. “I was an untutored villager, with no idea of acting.”His matinee-idol looks quickly caught the eye of producers, and he made his screen debut in 1960 with the melodrama Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. It was in the lead role in the 1966 drama Phool Aur Patthar, that he made an impact.Over the years, Dharmendra shared the screen with leading stars including Nutan, Meena Kumari, and Sharmila Tagore, but his most enduring partnership was with Hema Malini, Bollywood’s first woman superstar. Their irresistible chemistry in films such as the 1972 hit Seeta Aur Geeta and the 1975 blockbuster Sholay blossomed into a real-life romance.Their 1980 wedding ruffled many feathers, as Dharmendra refused to divorce his first wife, Prakash Kaur. He and Malini had two daughters.The controversy did little to dim his popularity. Fans continued to cheer for Garam Dharam in theatres across India.In the 1980s, Dharmendra starred in a string of action movies, earning him the nickname “He-Man”. But the accolades he received as a handsome leading man overshadowed his versatility and subtle performances in films such as Bandini, Anupama and Satyakam, now regarded as classics of Indian cinema.The father of six also dabbled in production, with movies starring his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and briefly served as a member of parliament. Yet acting remained his greatest passion.He continued acting into his eighties, starring in the Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise alongside his sons from 2011 to 2018.Even in his later years, his charisma endured. His performance in 2023’s romantic family drama Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani showed that, even in his 80s, Dharmendra could still make audiences swoon.Away from the spotlight, Dharmendra retreated to his farm, where he shared videos with his hundreds of thousands of social media followers of himself tending crops and caring for cows. Despite his fame, he often spoke with humility about his career.“I was always dissatisfied with the way I looked on screen,” he said in a 2011 interview with Bollywood site Glamsham.“I always used to ask my directors for reshoots, saying I am not looking good from this angle or that angle.” His fans, however, would have begged to differ. Source link
Hundreds of fans from across the Arab region gathered in Doha to celebrate ahead of the tournament Hundreds of fans from across the Arab world came together today at Old Doha Port for the Arab Fan Walk, a vibrant celebration of culture, unity and football held ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The gathering brought together supporters from all 23 participating nations, alongside community groups and fan leaders, who expressed their excitement for the event as they carried their national flags and marched along Doha’s scenic waterfront in a powerful display of regional pride and solidarity. As Qatar welcomes teams and supporters from across the region, the Arab Fan Walk exemplifies the power of football in bringing people together, as well as the cultural significance of the Arab Cup in connecting the Arab community. The Arab Fan Walk also serves as an early showcase of the atmosphere expected during the Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which will be held from 1-18 December across six stadiums used during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Education City Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Stadium 974 and Lusail Stadium. A total of 16 teams will compete for this year’s title. Nine teams have already qualified directly based on FIFA rankings, while 14 countries will compete in crucial qualifiers taking place on November 25-26 in Qatar to secure the remaining seven places in the tournament.The tournament will feature vibrant fan zones, cultural and musical performances, all designed to bring fans closer to the action. Venues are connected by Qatar’s integrated public transport network and provide barrier-free access to disabled fans. Source link
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Adil Boulbina scored a blistering hat trick as Qatar’s Al Duhail handed Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad a thumping 4-2 defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite clash yesterday to boost the club’s hopes of a place in the knockout rounds.A virtuoso performance saw the 22-year-old score in the fifth, 33rd and 53rd minutes before Krzysztof Piatek’s 74th minute goal ensured that a late brace from Karim Benzema was in vain for Sergio Conceicao’s side.Victory moves Al Duhail onto seven points from five matches in the West Zone league phase while Al Ittihad remain on six points going into the final three games of the opening round of the competition.It was a thunderbolt of a strike that gave Al Duhail the lead when Boulbina unleashed a drive from 25 yards, the Algerian’s left foot shot flying past Pedrag Rajkovic’s despairing dive to his left.With 12 minutes left in the half Al Duhail doubled their lead, and it was Boulbina again who punished the Saudi side. Captain Marco Verratti’s inch-perfect through pass from inside his own half released Boulbina, who beat Danilo Pereira to the ball before bearing down on goal and, after a clever feint caused Rajkovic to hesitate, the ball was thumped home.Boulbina got his third in the 53rd minute after Luis Alberto released him into the penalty area and, afte rwrong-footing Jan Carlo Simic, Boulbina worked the ball onto his left to fire a low shot under the body of Rajkovic.Burke pushed Fabinho’s header over the bar as Al Ittihad sought a way back into the game but, with 16 minutes left, Piatek hit the fourth with Rajkovic unable to keep out a powerful right-foot shot. Benzema headed in two minutes later for Al Ittihad and then hit his side’s second with seven minutes remaining with a high quality right foot finish but it was not enough to spark a late comeback for the visitors.Shabab stroll past GharafaMeanwhile, Al Gharafa went down to Shabab Al Ahli 0-2 at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai. The win gave the side from the United Arab Emirates their third win and took them to 10 points. The loss was Al Gharafa’s fourth, leaving the Qatar side on three points.Kauan Santos gave the home side the lead in the ninth minute when he threaded his way past three Al Gharafa defenders and drilled a low shot that struck defender Aron Gunnarsson’s boot and went past a lunging Khalifa Ababacar into the bottom right corner.An unmarked Guilherme Bala doubled his side’s lead in the 28th minute by coolly bending the ball from outside the area, again past a diving Ababacar and again into the bottom right.Shabab Al Ali will look to continue their winning ways when they face Qatari chapions Al Saad while Al Gharafa play UAE’s Al Wahda FC, with both matches scheduled for December 23. Source link