Author: Steven Sahiounie

As Argentina grapples with another crippling crisis, Messi has pulled off a – pardon the pun – Messiah act for the nth time. This one, though, will define his legacy. Not just because he – in his final attempt – did what Maradona did: win a World Cup. But in doing so, he’s lifted the economic gloom and despair that’s cast over the country. For the many millions who weren’t inside the golden bowl that the Lusail Stadium is, the closing moments of the World Cup final were being played on a split screen.This article was originally published by The…

updated on18 December 202218 December 2022.From the sectionWorld CupLionel Messi says he will not retire from international football after captaining Argentina to a first World Cup trophy in 36 years.The Paris St-Germain forward was asked about his future by Argentine TV station TyC Sports after the South Americans beat France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw.ADVERTISEMENTMessi turns 36 next year but believes he has plenty to offer his country.”I love football, it’s what I do,” he said.”I enjoy being in the national team and want to continue by experiencing a few more games as a world champion.”He added: “Obviously I wanted…

For those who violate these policies, Twitter would take action by deleting a specific tweet, or by banning their account temporarily.The Twitter drama continues to unfold. In the latest episode, the micro-blogging platform said it will take strict action against users who use Twitter for the sake of promoting their other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Mastadon.In a post, which no longer exists, Twitter explained why it is banning users who are using Twitter for the free promotion of their other social media platforms.For those who violate these policies, Twitter would take action by deleting a specific tweet,…

Along with the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple could introduce the iPhone 15 Ultra with a periscope zoom lens in 2023 Apple will release the iPhone 15 series of smartphones in 2023. Just like the iPhone 14 family, the series is likely to consist of at least four models. From USB Type-C charging port to Dynamic Island on non-pro models, the iPhone 15 series is expected to introduce a lot of new features for the very first time. Although we are almost a year away from the next generation of iPhones, a lot of information about the…

NEW YORK: When Twitter abruptly suspended the accounts of several journalists with no explanation, the platform’s owner Elon Musk hinted at the possible reason: They allegedly doxxed him.“You dox, you get suspended. End of story. That’s it,” he said on a Twitter Space audio discussion late Thursday, referring to the act of disclosing someone personal details online.Musk targeted journalists from The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post and other outlets after suspending a Twitter account that tracked his private jet using publicly available data – an account Musk had previously said he would leave alone as a demonstration of his commitment to free speech.Twitter…

The United Nations has joined the European Union in condemning Twitter’s decision to suspend some journalists who cover the social media firm.Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts.The UN tweeted that media freedom is “not a toy” while the EU has threatened Twitter with sanctions.A Twitter spokesman told a US tech news website the bans were related to the live sharing of location data.Melissa Fleming, the UN’s under secretary general for global communications, said she was “deeply disturbed” by reports that journalists were being “arbitrarily” suspended from Twitter.The…

December 18, 2022The decline comes as the country’s pandemic-hit economy reduces demand for the metalChina’s aluminum imports saw a drastic decline of 35.7% in November versus the same period a year ago, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing data from the General Administration of Customs.The decline is reportedly attributable to mounting domestic supply along with stagnating demand for the light metal amid Covid-related restrictions.The nation brought in 255,744 tons, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminum. Total imports in the first 11 months of the current year were 2.13 million tons, down 28.2% from the same period a year ago.Meanwhile, imports…

December 18, 2022Households are struggling amid the unfolding recession in the country, the study showsConsumer confidence in the UK has remained at its lowest level in almost fifty years for eight months now, as households across the country grapple with the cost-of-living crisis, data shared on Friday by research group GfK shows.The monthly consumer confidence index rose to -42 in December from -44 last month and a record low of -49 recorded in September. The index, which dates back to 1974, reflects how people view their personal finances and wider economic outlook and it had never fallen below -40 until…

December 18, 2022Holiday bookings have reportedly jumped on reopening newsDomestic flight activity in China has strongly picked up on the back of the latest Covid easing plan, soaring to around 65% of pre-pandemic levels at the start of this week, Bloomberg reported, citing aviation data. That’s equivalent to several thousand flights per day returning to the skies.Ticket sales for the upcoming Lunar New Year period have reportedly also surged. Holiday bookings are expected to reach their highest level in three years, rising to 80% of pre-pandemic levels, Guo Lechun, an analyst with Qunar’s data research arm Qunar, was cited by…

December 18, 2022 Companies from the EU, Norway, Ukraine, and the UK are not allowed to transport goods through Russia by roadThe Russian government will extend a ban on cargo transit by road for companies from countries that have placed similar restrictions on Moscow, RBK reported on Thursday, citing sources close to discussions on the matter.The ban, which was initially introduced in October and was due to expire on December 31, will now be extended until June 30, 2023, according to the report.Under the ban, companies from the EU, Norway, Ukraine, and the UK are not allowed to transport goods…