Elite winners Hayle Lemi and Aberash Minsewo went home with USD 50,000 top prize from a total prize pot of USD 405,000. At 30K, the leading group became thinner with Kenyan Joshua Kogo and Ethiopia’s Mitku Tafa remaining with Lemi, Alew and Kiptoo. However, Minsewo took the lead right from the beginning to the surprise of the rest and maintained her tempo throughout the race. With just 2K to go for the finish, Minsewo emerged as a clear leader with Tsega following her behind in a short distance. Srinu, Nirmaben top Indian finishersBugatha Srinu (2:17:29) and Thakor Nirmaben (2:47:11) were the top Indian finishers among men and women, respectively.

January 22, 2024 05:17 UTC

In the last few moments, an easyJet flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow has declared an emergency following failed landing attempts. easyJet Flight Fails to Land in Glasgow, Declares Emergency…Data provided by RadarBox.com. easyJet flight U23174 is a routine scheduled flight between Amsterdam Schiphol & Glasgow, with the affected rotation being operated by G-UZLB. easyJet flight U23174 departed Amsterdam Schiphol at 1845 local time earlier tonight and proceeded in a north-westerly direction to Glasgow. Whilst this was happening, the flight declared an emergency via the 7700 squawk code.

January 22, 2024 02:29 UTC

Participants at the 54th annual World Economic Forum expressed optimism in cooperation built on mutual trust and respect for fostering global economic growth, underscoring China's role in driving global economic progress amid challenging times. DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Policymakers and business leaders attending the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) here pin high hope on cooperation based on mutual trust and respect to drive global economic growth. According to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released by the WEF, more than half of chief economists expect the global economy to weaken in the coming year. The world economy is impeded by factors such as debt crises, high inflation and interest rates, and sluggish trade performance. He warned that the global economy is on track for the worst half-decade of growth in three decades while stressing the critical role of economic growth in shaping the global landscape.

January 22, 2024 01:25 UTC

Palestinians walk through destruction from the Israeli bombardment in the Nusseirat refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Jan. 19, 2024. Displaced Palestinians move their belongings to a makeshift tent camp in Rafah near the border with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Source: Euro-Med Monitor, Handicap International)The fear of having to survive this war with a disability haunts almost everyone in the Gaza Strip. A wounded girl is transported on a wheelchair to a hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 6, 2023. An Israeli M109 howitzer artillery cannon fires 155mm shells at Gaza Strip as it continues its offensive against Hamas militants.

January 21, 2024 22:46 UTC

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Cairo stands shoulder to shoulder with Somalia and has slammed Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland to obtain access to the sea and establish a marine force base. “Egypt will not allow anyone to threaten Somalia or affect its security,” el-Sisi said, speaking at a news conference with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. On January 1, in a memorandum, Ethiopia said it would consider recognising Somaliland’s independence in return for the port access. Besides meeting President el-Sisi, he met with Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Al-Azhar Mosque’s Grand Imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb. Ethiopia & Somalia are not just neighbors who share a border but they are fraternal nations sharing a common language, culture & people.

January 21, 2024 22:23 UTC





Elite winners Hayle Lemi and Aberash Minsewo went home with USD 50,000 top prize from a total prize pot of USD 405,000. At 30K, the leading group became thinner with Kenyan Joshua Kogo and Ethiopia’s Mitku Tafa remaining with Lemi, Alew and Kiptoo. However, Minsewo took the lead right from the beginning to the surprise of the rest and maintained her tempo throughout the race. With just 2K to go for the finish, Minsewo emerged as a clear leader with Tsega following her behind in a short distance. Srinu, Nirmaben top Indian finishersBugatha Srinu (2:17:29) and Thakor Nirmaben (2:47:11) were the top Indian finishers among men and women, respectively.

January 21, 2024 20:28 UTC

"It is absolutely terrific to be back here at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. I am sure all the runners are going to have a great time. Happy running and enjoy the race," Chandrasekaran said in a video message posted by the Tata Group on X, previously Twitter. He participated in the half marathon category.The Tata Mumbai Marathon is an International Association of Athletics Federations Gold Label race and among the top 10 marathons in the world. The event has put India on the global map of distance running, with consistent improvement in its organisation, aligning with global standards.

January 21, 2024 20:17 UTC

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January 21, 2024 19:40 UTC

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January 21, 2024 19:16 UTC

As he entered the home stretch of the 2024 Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, Hayle Lemi's race was between him and his own course record of last year. Ethiopian runner Hayle Lemi Berhanu (AFP)Having blazed the tricky Mumbai course in 2:07:32 in 2023, the Ethiopian was seconds away from it in the final 200m this time. Lemi eventually took 18 seconds more than the course record, but 2:07:50 was good enough to land him a second straight win in this World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. "It's a great feeling to win in Mumbai again," said Lemi, speaking via a translator. Around the 25km mark, the bunch was a minute quicker than at the same stage last year, raising hopes of another course record.

January 21, 2024 18:42 UTC

AdvertisementEthiopian runners expectedly dominated the Mumbai Marathon as defending champion Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo won the men's and women's titles respectively, here on Sunday. AdvertisementThe top 10 elite men's runners featured two Indians with Srinu placed at the eighth spot and Gopi at the 10th. AdvertisementIn the men's elite event, Lemi recorded a second consecutive win in the gold label race with a timing of 2:07:50. AdvertisementIn the men's half marathon, Sawan Barwal clinched the gold with Kiran Matre and Mohan Saini finishing second and third respectively. Amrita Patel won the women's half marathon while Poonam Sonone came second and Kavita Yadav took the third spot.

January 21, 2024 18:08 UTC

Palestinians walk through destruction from the Israeli bombardment in the Nusseirat refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Jan. 19, 2024. Displaced Palestinians move their belongings to a makeshift tent camp in Rafah near the border with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Source: Euro-Med Monitor, Handicap International)The fear of having to survive this war with a disability haunts almost everyone in the Gaza Strip. A wounded girl is transported on a wheelchair to a hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 6, 2023. An Israeli M109 howitzer artillery cannon fires 155mm shells at Gaza Strip as it continues its offensive against Hamas militants.

January 21, 2024 18:04 UTC

Mumbai, Jan 21 (PTI) Ethiopian runners dominated the Tata Mumbai Marathon as defending champion Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo won the men's women's race, respectively, here on Sunday. Among Indian men, Srinu Bugatha recorded the best finish with a timing of 2:17:29, followed by Gopi Thonakal and Sher Singh Tanwar. It was Ethiopia all the way in the elite race across categories. In men's elite, Lemi recorded a second consecutive win in the gold label road race with a timing of 2:07:50. Nirmaben Thakor Bharatjee was the first among the Indian women runners to finish the elite race.

January 21, 2024 17:20 UTC

At 30K, the leading group became thinner with Kenyan Joshua Kogo and Ethiopia’s Mitku Tafa remaining with Lemi, Alew and Kiptoo. Lemi, taking advantage of his previous experience on the Mumbai roads, started running fast and was alone in the last five kilometers. However, Minsewo took the lead right from the beginning to the surprise of the rest and maintained her tempo throughout the race. With just 2K to go for the finish, Minsewo emerged as a clear leader with Tsega following her behind in a short distance. Elite winners Hayle Lemi and Aberash Minsewo went home with USD 50,000 top prize from a total prize pot of USD 405,000.

January 21, 2024 16:19 UTC

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has warned Ethiopia over its preliminary deal with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland to gain access to the Red Sea. It sits at a strategic location close to the Gulf of Aden and the southern mouth of the Red Sea. Addressing Ethiopia directly, Mr El Sisi said Addis Ababa should aim to secure access to the Red Sea through “traditional channels” with Djibouti, Somalia and Eritrea. The Ethiopian government maintains that access to the Red Sea is an existential necessity for the Horn of Africa nation. EPAEgypt also fears if Ethiopia gains access to the Red Sea via the Somaliland deal, it could be tempted to establish a military presence that could potentially threaten Egyptian interests in the strategic waterway.

January 21, 2024 14:51 UTC