Day: September 10, 2024

A stunning first-half strike from Diego Gomez gave Paraguay a 1-0 home victory over Brazil in their World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday.

Inter Miami midfielder Gomez gave his side the lead from the edge of the 18-yard box by using the outside of his right foot to curl a 20-yard shot into the net off the far post.

Brazil controlled almost three quarters of the total possession and completed more than twice as many passes as the hosts.

But the visitors lacked incisiveness in the final third, despite the presence of Real Madrid attacking trio Vinicius Junior, Endrick and Rodrygo.

The result at Estadio Defensores del Chaco leaves Paraguay seventh in the 10-team South American group with nine points from eight qualifiers, a point behind fifth-placed Brazil.

Earlier on Tuesday, Colombia won 2-1 at home to Argentina, Ecuador edged to a 1-0 home victory over Peru, Bolivia won 2-1 away to Chile and Venezuela were held to a goalless home draw by Uruguay. Enditem

Source: The Namibia News Agency

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday night faced off here for the first time in the 2024 U.S. presidential debate.

Harris and Trump clashed over key issues including the economy, abortion, immigration, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Ukraine crisis, and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to appeal to voters across the country.

They shook hands after the 90-minute debate which started at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (0100 GMT).

Hosted by ABC News, the debate is the second presidential debate of the 2024 election, following the first one between President Joe Biden and Trump in June. After the debate, Biden dropped out of the race under mounting pressure.

Tuesday’s debate came at a critical point as polls show a tight race with the election day just two months away. Enditem

Source: The Namibia News Agency

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday inaugurated a world congress against fascism, neofascism and similar expressions with the presence of delegations from 95 countries.

“We must unite as a single mind, as a single soul to fight and not allow fascism to spread its tentacles over this planet,” Rodriguez said in her opening speech at the Caracas Convention Center.

Fascism “is the most serious threat that the planet has,” the vice president warned, emphasizing the need to defend humanity.

Rodriguez also criticized right-wing extremists for their threats against the Venezuelan government, accusing them of attempting to undermine the country’s recent presidential elections.

Also attending the opening was Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil, who said the congress is paying tribute to the victims of the 1973 coup d’etat in Chile. Enditem

Source: The Namibia News Agency

WINDHOEK: The Delegation of the European Union ( EU ) in Namibia , in partnership with its member states and the local film industry , on Tuesday launched the 2024 EU Film Festival at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre . This year ‘ s festival , under the theme ‘ Year of Skills ,’ showcases European cinema while promoting skills development in the local community . The festival will take place over two months , with screenings scheduled for every Wednesday night from 18 September to 13 November 2024 at the Ster Kinekor Cinema at Maerua Mall in Windhoek . Admission will be free for all attendees . The theme highlights the festival ‘ s focus on not only presenting European films , but also fostering local talent and skills through cultural exchange . The event is expected to provide an opportunity for Namibian audiences to experience a diverse range of European films and engage with the region ‘ s rich cinematic traditions . At the launch , Ian Dupont , Deputy Head of Mission for the EU to Namibia , said the fe
stival not only raises awareness and interest in both European and Namibian cinema , but also strengthens ties between the EU , Namibian audiences , and local partners . He expressed pride in hosting the annual EU Film Festival in Namibia once again , calling it a key milestone in TeamEurope ‘ s cultural cooperation with Namibia . Dupont described the festival as a celebration of filmmaking and a means to bridge cultural gaps , fostering understanding not only between the EU and Namibia , but also across different global cultures . ‘ The European Film Festival offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse cultures , life stories , and cinematic traditions . The EU and its partners hope the festival will inspire audiences , spark innovation , and provide a source of cultural enrichment ,’ he said . The 2024 EU Film Festival will feature eight acclaimed European films and will close with a special screening of the Namibian film ‘ Lukas .’ It will kick off with the screening of ‘ Semmelweis ‘, a Hungarian film
that highlights the visionary work of a pioneering doctor in maternal health .

Source: The Namibia News Agency

At least 40 Palestinians were killed and more than 60 others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on tents sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian and Israeli sources said Tuesday.

“Israeli warplanes launched rockets at tents housing displaced Palestinians at the entrance to Muwasi in Khan Younis, causing widespread destruction and resulting in numerous casualties,” Palestinian medics told Xinhua.

Dr. Mohammed Al-Mughair, director of supply at the Civil Defense, confirmed that rescue teams had recovered 40 bodies and come to the aid of more than 60 injured individuals.

He said that the bombardment created craters up to nine meters deep, suggesting the Israeli use of explosive missiles. “We are facing one of the most horrific massacres committed in this war,” he lamented.

Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said that the attack targeted senior Hamas leaders operating from a hidden command center in a humanitarian area of Khan Younis.

These individuals, he said, were i
nvolved in planning and executing “terrorist operations” against the army and Israeli civilians.

Adraee added that the army took extensive measures to reduce civilian casualties.

Hamas has not yet commented on these reports.

Israel has been conducting a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for a Hamas attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and around 250 others taken hostage. Enditem

Source: The Namibia News Agency

Residents in the rural areas of the Oshikoto Region have relayed how traditional wells are their only hope as efforts from the Ministry of Agriculture , Water and Land Reform ( MAWLR ) remain in vain . Villages in the Eengodi and Okankolo constituencies have normalised getting water from traditional wells , which sometimes dry out , leaving them without water for several hours while the wells fill up again . According to Eengodi Constituency councillor , Protasius Neshuku in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday , traditional wells are their only hope because the water in all the boreholes is salty and therefore not consumable . ‘ We have been complaining about thirst for years now , but nothing is being done and the only way is for us to stick to our traditional wells ,’ Neshuku said . Neshuku also urged the ministry to speed up the desalination process in some of the boreholes because many communities gather at traditional wells for hours to get water . Ohaiyanda village ‘ s headman , Johannes Shigwedha also
described the drought situation as a usual occurrence during the months of May to December , when people turn to traditional wells to get water . MAWLR head of rural water supply in Oshikoto , Stevenson Tuukondjele said they have taken note of the challenges of salty borehole water and low pipe water pressure . He added that the ministry ‘ s water tanker truck has broken down and as a result , they are not able to transport water to the communities in the Eengodi and Okankolo constituencies . Tuukondjele also highlighted that the issue with low water pressure will be resolved as soon as the Ondangwa – Omutsegwonime pipeline is repaired and upgraded in order to increase water security in those areas . ‘ MAWLR has recently introduced mini desalination plants to purify salty borehole water . Two boreholes at Omeyantalala and Otanaha were desalinated using reverse osmosis . Four others at Onelago , Akazulu , Oshikondailwa and Otatashe have been awarded to the contractors to be desalinated ,’ Tuukondjele said

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urce: The Namibia News Agency