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lran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, dies at 63 in helicopter crash

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   President Ebrahim Raisi According to sources close to the government, President Raisi died at the age of 63 years due to Helicopter crash. The President had been in office since 2001 to 2024 and had been a prominent figure in Iranian politics for many years. World leaders and international organizations have begun to express their condolences to the people of Iran. The United Nations Secretary-General has released a statement offering his "deepest condolences" to the Iranian government and people. Other leaders, including those from neighboring countries, have also offered their sympathies. Within Iran, citizens are mourning the loss of their President, with many taking to social media to express their grief. Opposition groups, however, have been more reserved in their response, with some even expressing relief at the news. According to Iran's constitution, the Speaker of Parliament will assume the role of Acting President until a new election can be held. This is expe

Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan

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  Space One Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch in Japan The first rocket launched by the Japanese start-up Space One exploded seconds after takeoff on Wednesday, denting its ambition to become the country’s first private company to put a satellite into orbit. The Kairos solid-fuel rocket launched just after 11 a.m. local time and burst into flames seconds later, livestreams of the launch showed. The explosion left behind a large plume of smoke and set off a fire in a nearby forest that firefighters later put out. The 60-foot-long rocket weighs 23 tons and was launched from Space Port Kii in Wakayama Prefecture on Japan’s main island, according to the company’s website. Mamoru Endo, a Space One director, said at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon that the rocket appeared to have automatically self-destructed after its systems detected an abnormality. Space One would investigate how the malfunction occurred, Masakazu Toyoda, the company’s president, told reporters at the news con

USA House passes bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S

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  The House voted on Wednesday in favor of a bill to require TikTok to sever its connection with parent company ByteDance or face a ban, moving the legislation forward with surprising speed. President Joe Biden has already said that he would support the legislation, but TikTok faces an uncertain fate as the bill heads to the Senate. The bill received bipartisan backing with a 352-65 vote. TikTok said in a statement, “We are hopeful that the Senate will consider the facts, listen to their constituents, and realize the impact on the economy, 7 million small businesses, and the 170 million Americans who use our service.” The bill’s supporters decline to describe it as a “ban,” but if passed it would create two possible outcomes. In one scenario, TikTok strikes a deal to split with its Chinese ownership within six months and continues to operate in the U.S. under that arrangement. In the more dire outcome, ByteDance refuses to sell TikTok and it becomes illegal for software marketplaces li

Jake Paul is fighting Mike Tyson July 20th

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  In a clash of titans that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the brash and controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, is slated to step into the ring against none other than the legendary Mike Tyson on July 20th. This matchup promises to be a spectacle unlike any other, pitting the youthful exuberance and unorthodox style of Jake Paul against the seasoned prowess and ferocious power of Mike Tyson. It's a classic case of the old guard versus the new blood, with both fighters bringing their own unique set of skills and experiences to the table. For Jake Paul, this bout represents a chance to prove his doubters wrong once again. Since making the transition from internet personality to professional boxer, Paul has faced criticism and skepticism from many quarters. However, with each successive victory, he has silenced his detractors and solidified his place in the world of combat sports. A win against Mike Tyson would undoubtedly be the crowning achievement of his bur

Finance Minister John Kumah has passed away.

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   John Kumah The Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, has passed away at the age of 45 after a brief illness. He leaves behind a wife, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah and six children. Known to his constituents as Lawyer John Kumah, he was widely regarded as a man of integrity who championed job creation and instilled hope for the future among both the young and old in Ejisu, in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

Jeff Bezos overtakes Elon Musk as world’s richest person

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  Bezos’s ascension to the top comes at the expense of Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla Inc., who previously held the coveted position. the shift in fortunes occurred on Monday, March 6, 2024, propelled by an impressive 18% surge in Amazon’s stock value. As per the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Bezos now commands a staggering $200 billion fortune, edging past Musk’s $198 billion net worth. Musk’s fortune took a sharp hit, plummeting by $17.6 billion in a single day, as Tesla shares nosedived by 7.2%. The ongoing rivalry among these titans of industry — Bezos, Musk, and Arnault — continues to captivate global attention as they vie for supremacy atop the wealth rankings. In contrast, Amazon’s shares have demonstrated remarkable resilience, soaring by 18% year-to-date and an astonishing 90% over the past year. Meanwhile, Tesla’s shares have experienced a stark decline of 24% since the beginning of the year. The title of the wealthiest person in the world has b

Professor Peter Twumasi has been removed from his post as the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA)

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  Prof. Twumasi assumed the role of NSA boss in 2019 when he replaced Robert Sarfo Mensah and has served in the role over the last five years. His tenure was, however, blighted by several controversies, prominent among them being the poor maintenance of sporting facilities. Dodzie Numekevor replaces Prof Twumasi as NSA boss According to a report by Joy Sports, Prof. Twumasi will be succeeded by Dodzie Numekevor, whose appointment was signed by Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante on February 26, 2024. Last year, Prof. Twumasi came under the spotlight when the NSA closed down the Accra Sports Stadium to football matches in December and rent it out for Christmas concerts instead. This forced Ghana Premier League clubs Hearts of Oak, Accra Great Olympics, Accra Lions and Dreams FC to find an alternative venue to play their home games. Prof Twumasi's decision to close down stadiums for concerts raised eyebrows Appearing before the Public Account Committee in February, Prof.