‘I’m going to Miami’ - Messi confirms move to MLS

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris St Germain and snubbing a lucrative contract offer in Saudi Arabia.Messi, who played his final game for PSG over the weekend, was also linked with a return to Barcelona, but the Spanish club have had their hands tied due to LaLiga’s financial fair play rules.“I made the decision that I’m going...

Trump to appear in Federal court on Tuesday

Donald Trump will appear in a federal court in Miami on Tuesday after being charged over his handling of classified documents, his lawyer says.Taking to his social media – Social Truth,  Trump announced that his attorneys have informed him he has been indicted for a second time over the mishandling of classified documents.He also said that he has been “summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, at 3 PM”.Reports suggest...

Zelensky is Time Magazine’s 2022 Person of the Year

Time Magazine has named Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and “the spirit of Ukraine” as its 2022 Person of the Year.The award goes to an event or person deemed to have had the most influence on global events over the past 12 months.Other finalists included protesters in Iran, China’s leader Xi Jinping and the US Supreme Court.The magazine’s editor said the decision was “the most clear-cut in memory”.“In a world that had come to be defined by...

New Peru president sworn in after impeachment of predecessor Pedro Castillo

Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached - hours after he tried to dissolve parliament.Dina Boluarte - previously the vice-president - was sworn in after a dramatic day in Lima on Wednesday.Earlier in the day, Mr Castillo had said he was replacing Congress with an “exceptional emergency government”.But lawmakers ignored this, and in an emergency meeting impeached him. He was then detained and...

Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud scheme

Donald Trump’s real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president as he campaigns for the office again in 2024.The Trump Organization - which operates hotels, golf courses, and other real estate around the world - was found guilty of paying personal expenses for top executives including former chief financial officer Allen...

Ronaldo makes history as Portugal beat Ghana 3-2

The Portuguese star has become the first male player to score in five World Cups. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five World Cups as Portugal opened its campaign against Ghana, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament.Despite his recent struggles and controversies at the club level, Ronaldo spectacularly led the line for his national team in the game on Thursday, which ended in a 3-2 victory for Portugal.After a scoreless...

Saudi Arabia jubilant after World Cup win over Argentina, declares public holiday

Saudi Arabia has said Wednesday will be a national holiday as on the Jeddah Corniche by the Red Sea, in the heart of the capital Riyadh and in towns and villages across the country its seismic 2-1 World Cup win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina was celebrated as a coming of age.The national football side’s remarkable victory is being seen as both a triumph on the pitch and an epochal moment on a global stage, where a regional power has long sought a...

FIFA World Cup Shocker: Saudi Arabia crush mighty Argentina 2-1

Saudi Arabia shocked the football world Tuesday (22) when they defeated 2-time world champions Argentina 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.Saudi Arabia had never beaten Argentina before and the South Americans looked set to extend their domination when star Lionel Messi opened the scoring when he converted a penalty in the 10th minute of the game.Argentina almost made it 2-0 in the 27th minute. However, an attacking player was found...

Australia’s David Warner considers Test retirement after next year’s Ashes

Australia opener David Warner has hinted he will quit test cricket after next year’s Ashes series in England but plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.Defending champions Australia could not make the last four in the home T20 World Cup, which England won on Sunday, and it was a particularly subdued tournament for Warner.“Test cricket will probably be the first one to fall off,” Warner said on Triple...

Prizemoney distribution confirmed for T20 World Cup teams

England will receive USD 1.6 million as prize money after beating Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.The thrilling T20 event came to a thrilling climax at the MCG over the weekend and just how the total prize pool of $5.6 million will be distribution among the teams is now known.While Jos Buttler's victorious side will receive the highest amount, all 16 teams will be rewarded for their efforts...

Donald Trump announces he is running for president in 2024

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. The announcement comes just a week after a disappointing midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 sparked an insurrection and pushed American democracy to the brink.“In order to make America great and glorious again,...

Huawei’s Guo Ping: Reshaping the technological paradigm in three areas to secure mid- to long-term competitiveness

During MWC Barcelona 2022, Huawei's Rotating Chairman Guo Ping spoke on the company's plan to continue its globalization strategy and increase its strategic investment into foundational technologies. Through this investment, Huawei hopes to reshape the fundamental theories, architecture, and software that underpin its industry, increase its mid-to long-term competitiveness, and ensure the longer-term sustainability of the ICT industry.In the keynote...

Abans offers interest free promotions for Avurudhu season

Abans offers exciting promotions this Avurudhu season for their world’s leading brands. Enjoy interest-free installment plans, fabulous discounts, along with extended warranties on a wide range of their products from the world’s best brands.Upgrade your home with an extensive range of recently introduced hand-picked products to make life easier and more convenient.These products help you beat the hectic daily schedules and busy lifestyles of today....

Eser Marketing Fitness HQ showroom to Bambalapitiya

 Eser Marketing Fitness headquarters and main showroom is newly established at Bambalapitiya. It is the largest fitness equipment outlet in Sri Lanka and the largest and premier retail outlet of the Eser Marketing Fitness showroom network.Treadmill, home gym, cross trainer, weight benches, exercise bikes, recumbent bikes, rowing machines, dumbbells and all kinds of fitness equipment are available at a very reasonable price at this showroom....

Huawei launched new devices available now for pre-order in Sri Lanka

 Huawei, a global innovative smartphone manufacturer unveiled Huawei Nova 8i along with many other innovative products at an exclusive launch event held recently,  adding yet another feature-packed device to the Nova line of smartphones that offer more value for a convenient price. The event was held at Hilton Colombo under the patronage of representatives of the Huawei Management Team along with Media Outle...

Atlas Recognised by SLIM for Facilitating Learning During the Pandemic

Atlas, the nation’s most loved stationery and learning brand, was honoured with the ‘CSR Brand of the Year' Bronze award at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021 held, recently. The company reaffirmed its position as a socially responsible corporate citizen by winning the award for the second consecutive year for their purpose led initiatives.The organisation was recognised for its significant endeavours in creating equal learning opportunities of...