SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 18 August 2023 – OPPO today announced the winners of the imagine IF Photography Awards 2023. Fifteen photographers have been awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, and thirty-two inspiring entries spanning eight different categories were revealed to inspire the creativity of OPPO users worldwide. Launched on April 17, the […]
Day: August 18, 2023
PSG goalie Sergio Rico discharged from hospital
Paris Saint-Germain on Friday announced that goalkeeper Sergio Rico was discharged from hospital.The 29-year-old player had been hospitalized since May 28 due to a head injury after falling from a horse during his pilgrimage of El Rocio in Huelva city…
New coronavirus strain detected in UK
The new coronavirus variant, BA.2.86 was detected Friday in the UK after being identified in Israel, Denmark and the US, according to the country’s health agency.”There is currently one confirmed case in the UK in an individual with no recent travel h…
Swedish government to review Public Order Act after attacks on Quran
The Swedish government will review the Public Order Act because of repeated attacks on the Quran, according to media reports.Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, along with partners of the coalition, Ebba Busch, the leader of Christian Democrats and Johan …
Bomb threat made during Friday prayers in US capital mosque
A bomb threat was made against Mohammed Mosque (Masjid Muhammad) in Washington, DC as worshipers were performing Friday prayers.Police responded and evacuated the congregation during prayers but determined the threat was baseless.A Metropolitan Police…
Rights group urges Ethiopian government to allow human rights violations investigation
The Ethiopian government must allow an independent investigation into human rights violations in the Amhara region, Amnesty International said Friday.The rights group noted in a statement that media outlets reported civilian deaths this week in Amhara…
Trump backpedals on release of ‘irrefutable’ election fraud report
Former US President Donald Trump has called off the release of what he said would be “irrefutable” evidence of election fraud in the US state of Georgia where he is indicted on racketeering charges.Trump had announced the anticipated ‘major news confe…
Luciano Spalletti appointed Italy national football team manager
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced Friday that an agreement with Luciano Spalletti has been reached for the position of head coach of the national team.The 64-year-old will take the helm Sept. 1, it said.”Let’s welcome Spalletti,” said F…
Charles Michel condemns assault by T/Cs against peacekeepers near Pyla
European Council President Charles Michel has condemned the assault by Turkish Cypriot personnel against members of UNFICYP on Friday, in a post on social media. Michel also said that he is contact with President Nikos Christodoulides and that de-esca…
USS Ramage in Limassol, showcases support for regional stability, says diplomat
The visit of the USS Ramage, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to Cyprus, showcases the efforts of Cyprus and the US to support regional security and stability, said Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher.In a tweet on social media platform …