Al-Shabaab make a new war in Somalia... What a mess !

 The government led by President Hassan Sheikh has launched a direct air and ground war against al-Shabaab, which has not faced any resistance for many years. Also, the war against al-Shabaab is part of the fight against finance  In addition to the freezing of 250 accounts held by banks in Somalia, which the businessmen used to take their livestock illegally and then slaughtered al-Shabaab, it seems that the government's ban on the bank's funds has had a major impact. accused the banks of not being able to protect the funds in trust  Al-Azhar Organization for Combating Extremism said that they were following a statement issued by Al-Shabaab's spokesman in one of the media outlets that sent a strong warning to the banks.

 Somalia  After the parliament approved the imposition of monetary restrictions and the banning of their accounts in the country's banks, al-Shabaab is trying to escape the government's recent restrictions on the country's anti-terrorist strategy, which has achieved good results by cutting off its sources. the funds they received from the terrorist group  At the same time, the control of bank balances was imposed, which contributed to restricting the movement of the group due to the lack of salaries for the militias and hired mercenaries with economic incentives.

 given per person but now it is close to not being given anything according to intelligence experts  President Hasan Sheikh who spoke on this issue announced that millions of dollars that Alshabaab had deposited in a financial account closed by the government will be revealed and it is necessary for the people to stand together with the government to protect their finances so that Alshabaab does not destroy them.

Ashabaab threaten national security of Somalia.

 Al-Shabaab spokesman Ali Mahmoud Rage (Ali Dheere) has said in a press conference that the money banks owned by Somali businessmen do not give information to the intelligence of the foreign government residing in the Halane camp. In what seems to be the last wave, people who support the fallen al-Shabaab have entered the social media.  Ali Dheere's sad speech comes at a time when Al-Shabaab is facing the worst financial crisis as the government has frozen all the accounts used by Somalis to collect extortion money.

 They are facing the worst financial situation ever and they are trying every way they can to get money to harm the Somali people.  The war against al-Shabaab has not only reduced their military strength, it has exposed their weakness and what they are as a truth, but what is worse is the lack of morale and the disunity that has been created among them.

 which has become stronger because the strongest challenge was led by men They want sheep but do not believe in the jihad that they mislead the youth  Today, they have taken several different positions and views that cannot be reconciled and cannot continue because the 15-year project of legitimizing the property and wealth of the Somali nation has failed. They now want to die in the jungle while hovering over drones that are supporting the country's military in the air.

All the Banks in Somalia will support the government and help them with all information they need to arrest al-Shabaab... keep reading

 
Al-Shabaab spokesman Ali Mahmoud Rage (Ali Dheere) has said in a press conference that the money banks owned by Somali businessmen do not give information to the intelligence of the foreign government residing in the Halane camp. In what seems to be the last wave, people who support the fallen al-Shabaab have entered the social media.  Ali Dheere's sad speech comes at a time when Al-Shabaab is facing the worst financial crisis as the government has frozen all the accounts used by Somalis to collect extortion money. They are facing the worst financial situation ever and they are trying every way they can to get money to harm the Somali people.

  The war against al-Shabaab has not only reduced their military strength, it has exposed their weakness and what they are as a truth, but what is worse is the lack of morale and the disunity that has been created among them, which has become stronger because the strongest challenge was led by men They want sheep but do not believe in the jihad that they mislead the youth  Today, they have taken several different positions and views that cannot be reconciled and cannot continue because the 15-year project of legitimizing the property and wealth of the Somali nation has failed.

They now want to die in the jungle while hovering over drones that are supporting the country's military in the air.  Al-Shabaab is in its last throes, Somalia's deputy minister of information, Abdirahman Al-Addala, said the Khawarij are in their last throes, we have officially closed their bank accounts and addresses that they used to mislead the Somali community. They should not contribute to this disintegrating group and know that anyone found to have sent money to them or otherwise facilitated them will be brought to justice to the fullest extent possible and will be dealt what they deserve.

10 civilians kidnapped by al-Shabaab in Somalia .

 Reports from Hiran region say that Al-Shabaab has once again abducted civilians from areas of the region, and at the same time under the town of Beledweyne.  Some of the people who were 'kidnapped' were dropped off in vehicles, while others were sent home, according to one of the officers of the government forces.  The officer also pointed out that there has been an increase in the number of kidnappings committed by the rebels in the Hiran region, citing the reason for this, after the rebellion started in the region, as the local people participated in the war. 

 He also added that they are currently carrying out operations to rescue those civilians who are currently in the hands of Al-Shabaab.  On the other hand, there is no statement so far from the administration of the Hiran region and the officials of the Somali government regarding this action.

  It was a few days ago when two vehicles carrying about 20 people were 'kidnapped' by Al-Shabaab between Halgan and Buulo-Burte in the region.  Hiran is the center of the insurgency against Al-Shabaab that is currently going on in the country's regions, and it is where the heavy operations that are currently going on in the country started.

Renault, Nissan said to plan new projects code-named 'reloaded' to reboot alliance.

 

Renault and Nissan aim to rejuvenate their two-decades-old cooperation with a range of industrial projects as part an agreement that will see Renault reducing its stake in its Japanese partner.

The two companies plan to present details of their deal in London on Feb. 6, sources said.

Renault, Nissan and junior partner Mitsubishi Motors will embark on about five projects, code-named “reloaded,” with others to follow, sources said.

One involves India, where the companies operate a plant on the outskirts of Chennai making small cars, engines and gearboxes, and another is for joint work on commercial vehicles. Other projects will spur closer collaboration in Latin America.

It was not immediately clear if already announced deals to produce the successor to the Nissan Micra in a Renault plant in France and Mitsubishi's new ASX and Colt models in Renault plants in Spain and Turkey would be considered part of those five projects.

4 projectiles fell in the Hawaa Tako neighborhood , New explosion because of al-Shabaab.

 Artillery was hit last night in some parts of Baledweyne city in Hiran region whose sounds were heard in the neighborhoods of that city. 

Witnesses said they heard the sound of four mortar shells  One of the shells fell in the neighborhood of Bundaweyn, especially around the central prison in Baledweyne, while the other three fell in the Noor Hawad branch of Hawa Taako neighborhood. 

 It has not been reported so far any damage caused by the artillery that fell in some parts of Baledweyne neighborhoods.  After the attack, the security forces started a heavy operation in the city to chase the men who carried out the attack, who are believed to be members of Al-Shabaab.

Horn of Africa may see record sixth straight failed rainy season.

 The eastern Horn of Africa just saw an unprecedented fifth straight failed rainy season on record, making it the longest and most severe drought in 70 years of precipitation data. Why it matters: The drought has tipped the region, which encompasses much of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, into widespread severe food insecurity. It has also driven Somalia to the brink of famine.


About 8.3 million Somalis are at risk of famine if more humanitarian assistance is not delivered soon, according to the International Rescue Committee, an aid group. La Niña can temporarily reconfigure global weather patterns, bringing increased rainfall to Indonesia, whereas eastern Africa tends to see reduced rains.

The warming climate worsens droughts by boosting air temperatures and enhancing evaporation from soils and vegetation. Globally, ocean temperatures are also increasing rapidly, which tilts the odds in favor of wet and dry precipitation extremes. What they're saying: The Famine Early Warning Systems Network called the rainfall totals for the most recent October through December period "grim" in a statement issued Monday.

Body and ash in Olivier Valsecchi’s photo portraits.

 The BlackDust series by Parisian photographer Olivier Valsecchi continues his previous works that have as their central element the action of bodies and dust. Valsecchi’s choice is to standardise the composition through a black monochrome that undefined any gender identity of the subjects, unifying bodies and background without losing emphasis on the plasticity of the subjects and the shapes of the muscles in tension. BlackDust is a three-year research on the human body, the use of ash and charcoal is linked to the theme of life cycles, very dear to Olivier Valsecchi.

 The poses chosen by the artist, who in this case acts as choreographer and conductor, are all about tension and explosiveness. Arms twist and tendons pull at the fibres, transforming a mass of flesh into a mountain on which volcanic debris is hurled into the sky and ready to settle. Valsecchi has chosen to focus on the moment of action, in a narrative that enjoys the spectacle of the explosion before wanting to see the sediment

Born and raised between Minnesota and Tennessee, photographer Kerry Skarbakka from 2001 to 2014 created a project that looks like a basis for possible memes – try as he might – but in reality deals with profound issues, combining photographic research with the concept of performance.

Five of terrorist armed people raid building of Mogadishu municipality headquarters after exploding a car out of it .

 Yesterday, a group of Khawarij militias attacked the Banadir Regional Government Center, but fortunately the security forces who were very alert carried out a two-part operation.

In the first part, which was the rescue of the officials and citizens in the area, the army carried out as planned and managed to get them out of there safely.

The second part of the army's operation, which was to end the Khawarij militias, was completed by the army by shooting the Khawarij group which consisted of 6 conspirators. In the Khawarij attack, 5 civilians were martyred and four others were injured

These barbaric acts by the Khawarij prove to the government and the people of Somalia that it is necessary to completely expel the Khawarij from the Somali region, while the war to liberate the country from the Khawarij is going on.

US air strike in Somalia 'kills 30 militants'.

 The operation happened near the town of Galcad, about 260km (162 miles) northeast of the capital Mogadishu.

Over the past few days, the Somali army and al-Shabab militants have fought for control of the town.

Friday's air strike came as the army was being attacked by more than 100 militants, the US Africa Command says.

Earlier the Islamists killed seven soldiers after storming a military base in Galcad. Somalia's Information Ministry said dozens of the militants were killed.

Al-Shabab has been fighting Somalia's central government since 2006, aiming to impose an extremist Islamist regime. While it has been pushed out of Mogadishu and other areas it continues to attack military and civilian targets.

Last Monday the government said its army and local militias had captured the port town of Harardhere, which had been a key al-Shabab supply centre since 2010.

In its report on the Galcad fighting the US Africa Command said three al-Shabab vehicles were destroyed and "the command assesses that no civilians were injured or killed". The details have not been independently verified.

Somalia, extremists claim over 100 killed in intense battle.

 Somalia's government and al-Qaida-linked fighters both claimed more than 100 people were killed Friday in their deadliest battle since the government launched a major military offensive against the extremists in August.

The government in a statement asserted that more than 100 al-Shabab extremists died after they attacked a Somali National Army base in the Galgudud region village of Galcad that was recently retaken from the fighters' control.

The government statement said seven soldiers, including an officer from the elite, U.S.-trained Danab brigade, were killed in the "intense attack" but asserted that the military remained in control of the base. The government expressed gratitude to international allies that assisted in the battle.

American remake of ‘Crash Landing On You’ may get a sci-fi touch.

 The New Yorker interview states that in 2019, Netflix went on to usher in a huge wave of Korean dramas which included big titles such as CLOY, starring Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. But what is interesting to note is that, despite being extremely popular in Asia, this show did not garner massive global viewership like Squid Game (2021) or Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022). Hence, the bosses at the OTT streaming platform are looking into its American remake for the international audience. Bajaria asked Jinny Howe, the vice president of drama series for the US and Canada at Netflix, about how they intend on going about it, “Because that show was so specifically about North and South Korea.” Howe replied, “So, I think we’re gonna see if maybe we can make that divide a little bit more symbolic.” “We’re looking into sci-fi.” To this, Bajaria said, “Well, you need a world, right?” She added, “Because it is the culture clash of two people who don’t fit together but were meant for each other.”

Inside the Fight by National Guardsmen to Repel a Terrorist Attack in Somalia.

 an explosion rumbled across a remote vista in Somalia, disturbing the low brush and red-brown dirt surrounding a lonely American airfield. It rattled the bolts of the decades-old base and buckled the knees of the National Guard soldiers tasked with defending it. Capt. London Nagai – the commander of the unit – and his Charlie Troopers knew the attack was coming.

A truck, up-armored and sickly yellow against its trailing dust cloud, broke off from the group. Unbeknownst to the soldiers inside the base, that truck carried one of the largest known vehicle-borne explosive devices on the African continent. And it was bound for them.

as the Global War on Terror superficially appeared to be winding down, regular troops – many of whom are police officers, fire fighters, college students, and delivery drivers in their civilian jobs – found themselves at the tip of a long spear that many Americans don’t realize is still aimed against terrorism, this battle centered in Somalia.

At least one killed in blasts targeting troops in central Somalia.

 One person was killed and at least six others injured in a suicide car bombing at a checkpoint manned by Somali government troops in the central region of Hiran on Saturday, witnesses said, part of a twin suicide car attack, Trend reports citing Al Arabiya.

 The al-Shabaab extremist group claimed responsibility for the attacks, which went off almost simultaneously according to the witnesses, adding they targeted military bases in Jalalaqsi and Bulobarde towns in Hiran. Federal government soldiers and allied clan militias launched a major offensive against al-Shabaab last August.

 The group has retaliated with a series of attacks after they were driven out of some of the territories. “A suicide car bomb exploded at a government forces checkpoint near the bridge,” said Seinab Abdullahi, a shopkeeper in Jalalaqsi, who counted one body and six injured victims.

Somalia: WASH Cluster Drought Update (As of 10 January 2023).

 Somalia is experiencing a historic drought following several consecutive of below-average rainy seasons that have led to widespread water shortages. The current drought is anticipated to intensify in the coming months as no rains foreseen until the coming Gu rainy season (March to June 2023). In addition, persistent conflict and rising trend of AWD/Cholera are further exacerbating the WASH needs across the country. The overall risk of outbreak of diseases in the drought affected areas is very high and could be worsened due to protracted water crisis. With lack of safe and adequate water, drought induced IDPs living in crowded and unsanitary conditions in temporary shelters are at higher risk of WASH related diseases.

WASH is one of the two main drivers of humanitarian needs across Somalia with important regional variations. In 2022, the WASH Cluster targeted 5.2M people to reach with life-saving WASH assistance to reduce acute needs among most vulnerable settlements and communities. However, since December 2022, 3.3M people were reached with hygiene supplies and hygiene promotion activities. While 2.3M people were also received water through temporary water supply (such as water trucking, access water through vouchers and household water treatment). WASH partners have also enabled 686K people with sanitation services and supported 1.8M people with sustained water supply (such as rehabilitation and construction boreholes and shallow wells).

Despite the dire situation in the country following several consecutive below-average rainy seasons (2020 Deyr and 2021 Gu, 2021 Deyr, 2022 Gu and 2022 Deyr rains), partners on the ground are responding but the extremely low funding is hampering their capacity to respond the need of the populations.

‘Supporting the big brother’ – Georgina Rodriguez and Mateo Ronaldo watch on as Cristiano Ronaldo Jr joins Saudi Arabian academy after spells with Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid

 Rodriguez, Ronaldo’s partner, posted an image on Instagram alongside her other stepson, Matteo Ronaldo, with the caption, ‘Supporting the big brother playing’. Ronaldo Jr, Cristiano’s first born, has seen his youth career mirror his father’s, with spells at Real Madrid, Juventus and then United.


 -ADVERTISEMENT- But when the player severed ties at Old Trafford following a bombshell TV interview in which he savaged the club, its owners, and manager Erik ten Hag, his son also departed the team. Ronaldo Jr had officially joined United’s youth ranks in February 2022, taking his dad’s iconic No.7 shirt.

 He featured for the U12s alongside Wayne Rooney’s son Kai, and even whipped out his dad’s signature ‘SIUUU’ celebration after one goal. Both the Portugal captain and his son trained with Real Madrid while Ronaldo Snr looked for a new club, after the World Cup and his family have now moved with him to the Middle East.

'They are on the run': Somalia leads fight against al-Shabab.

 Enough was enough. For 13 years, extremists with al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate had controlled Mohamud Adow’s village in central Somalia, imposing harsh ideology and arresting local teachers and traditional leaders.

Then, word came that Somali forces in a surprising national offensive had expelled the fighters from nearby villages. A small group of residents sneaked out one night in August to meet wit Somali troop commanders and invited them into their village of Rage-El. The 80-year-old Adow was among those taking up arms, joining a local militia fighting alongside Somali forces
in rural battles with battered guns.

“The people were living in agony,” said Adow, one of several witnesses interviewed by The Associated Press. In what is being called “total war” by the government of President Hassa Sheikh Mohamud's that was elected in May, Adow and others across the Horn of Africa nation are being encouraged to stand up to the al-Shabab extremists who have long embedded in Somali society, exploiting clan divisions and extorting millions of dollars a year from businesses and farmers in their quest to impose an Islamic caliphate.

On Thursday, Somalia’s government announced a “people’s uprising” as it seeks to pressure al-Shabab from all angles, including financial ones.

Somalia Rallies to Fight Militants.

 Somalia’s public rally Thursday against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab was a much-needed show of unity, say analysts. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud rallied thousands of people in the capital to support the all-out war on the group he declared last year. The Somali army offensives, backed by local militias and foreign allies, have retaken territories the militants held for years. Analysts say regional politics are undermining the progress.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s call for Somalis to kick out al-Shabab militants from their neighborhoods and remain alert in the war against the Islamists was a welcomed show of unity, say analysts.

Addressing thousands of Somalis at Mogadishu Stadium Thursday, Mohamud said time was up for al-Shabab and that everyone should work to annihilate the group.

He says Benadir region, which includes Mogadishu, should stand against the khawarij, which means a deviation from Islam, and throw out the group's members. Mohamud says they are in your homes, at your neighbors, they rented your houses, their vehicles pass near your homes. From today, he says, he wants everyone to pledge to kick them out like bedbugs.

A Quiet Place Part II: Why It's a Superior Sequel.

 Horror sequels have a hit or miss quality; fans either receive them with an open mind or heavily criticize them for failing to meet the glory of their predecessors. Nevertheless, some horror sequels defy all expectations by being not just extremely well-produced, but overall the better entry in a franchise. 2018's A Quiet Place gives a refreshing take on the horror genre, presenting a story that relies on minimal gore or kills to truly haunt audiences.


 It set the bar high for any potential sequels. Nevertheless, A Quiet Place Part II manages to deliver an equally entertaining and gaging horror story. Here is why A Quiet Place Part II is the superior sequel. A Quiet Place opens on a dystopian world where the Abbott family is trying to survive as best they can, only to suddenly witness its youngest member destroyed by the sightless aliens bent on eliminating all human life.


It's a shocking scene, featuring the death of a child and his parents' inability to save him: heartbreaking, effective, and reels audiences in five minutes into the film. It's hard to imagine anything could follow such a strong opening, but A Quiet Place Part II manages to defy expectations with its own opening. Audiences get an insight into day one, of the alien invasion and humanity's everyday life changed in the blink of an eye. From the anxiety, fear, and fight-or-flight responses seen by everyone in the scene, A Quiet Place Part II opens strong, letting audiences know that its predecessor was only the beginning of the horror about to unfold.

Somalia’s president urges people to flush out al-Shabaab ‘bedbugs’.

 Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called Thursday on ordinary people to help flush out members of the al-Shabaab extremist group he described as “bedbugs.”

Mohamud was addressing large crowds at a government-organized rally against the al-Qaeda-linked militants held at a stadium in the capital Mogadishu under tight security.

“I’m calling to you, the people of Mogadishu, the kharijites (renegades) are amongst you... so flush them out. They are in your houses, they are your neighbors, in cars that pass you by,” he said.

“I want us to commit today to flushing them out, they are like bedbugs under our clothes,” he added, as demonstrators waved flags and placards with anti-al-Shabaab messages.

Somalin people have a huge role to get al-Shabaab out of Somalia . New revolt in Mogadishu .

On Thursday in Mogadishu, the largest demonstration in the history of the capital will take place, which is called the REVOLUTION OF THE PEOPLE, against the blood-drinking, cruel, Khawarij group of Al Shabaab.

This demonstration is going to be attended by 50 thousand people, it will take place at Eng. Yarisoow, Ex-Koonis of Abdicasis district, to whom the people of Mogadishu are sending the last message to this group that has been stealing their blood and property for a long time.

JFS President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will speak to the people of Mogadishu, and it will be the largest demonstration in the history of Mogadishu, when the Council of Ministers will attend them, their ministries and government officials from different departments.

It is a historic day when the people of Mogadishu will say together, "After this, no Shabaab", because the president will give a message to the people of Mogadishu, which is to say that everyone should stand up. arrest the Al-Shabaab person he knows or suspects.

So the question is how much will the brutal Kharijites have in blood and wealth, and for a long time the Somali nation has been eating them.

 

The 5 best big-budget Hollywood films of 2022; from Tom Cruise’s Top Gun Maverick to Michael Bay’s Ambulance.

 The briefest of glances at a list of this year’s top-performing films will reveal two things: one, that audiences tend to gravitate towards familiar franchises, and two, they have assigned an unreasonable level of goodwill in the unchallenging brand of superhero cinema popularised by Marvel.

The success of the MCU, which must admittedly be celebrated for its innovative interconnected storytelling, has altered the industry in ways that might be irreparable. On a purely creative level, this has convinced studios and filmmakers that audiences are interested in watching only one kind of cinema. But on an economic (and existential) level, the Marvel movies have made it impossible for films below a certain budget threshold to even be released.

Which is why each of the five films on this list feels like an anomaly. Not all of them were released in theatres, and certainly, not all of them were hits. But they represent a bygone era in director-driven Hollywood filmmaking, before release dates dictated shoot schedules and a film’s box office potential was calculated by the number of cameos it could squeeze in.

Perpetually Beleaguered Burger Chain Byron Is in Trouble Again.

 Byron Burger is once again staring into the chain restaurant abyss, as its current owner seeks to offload the beleaguered burger group, via an administration process that could result in restaurant closures and job losses. Famously Proper, the current parent company of both Byron and fried chicken brand Mother Clucker, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to the Business Desk; the possibility of a sale was first rumoured in November of last year.


If a business files such a notice, it allows it to pursue various options — including a so-called “pre-pack administration,” in which a buyer would acquire Byron’s assets, but not its liabilities and debts — without any people or business to whom it owes money taking action. This administration would be the third in just over four years for Byron, which was most famous first for opening a chain whose restaurants had their own identities, and then for assisting the Home Office in an ambush immigration raid on its own employees.


 In 2018, private equity firm Three Hills Capital bought it, closing 16 restaurants in the process; it closed 31 more, at the cost of 650 jobs, in summer 2020. Then, another firm, Calveton, acquired the brand, with Three Hills maintaining a minority stake and Famously Proper taking over the operations of the burger restaurants.

BMW’s first ‘color-changing’ concept car is here—and the tech could be used in everything from e-readers to smartwatches.

 That’s the idea — or, at least, one of the ideas— behind BMW’s new “i Vision Dee” concept car, a midsize electric sports sedan covered in futuristic panels that can change color on demand.

BMW describes it as the world’s first “color-changing” car. The Dee, which stands for “Digital Emotional Experience,” can cycle between 32 different colors, the company said in a press release on Thursday, while unveiling the car at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The car can cycle between 32 different solid exterior colors, with mix-and-match capabilities due to its 240 different panel segments. That’s a significant leap past BMW’s earlier iteration showcased last year, which could only alternate between black, white and gray.

As with any concept vehicle, the technology behind the Dee’s color-changing capabilities is likely years away from consumer availability. Exposure to the elements in day-to-day driving — from car washes to flying insects — keeps the high-tech panels from performing in the real world, The Verge noted Thursday.

‘Kaleidoscope’ Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Show.

 The reign of Wednesday may finally be over, as instead of resurfacing to #1 again, it is slowly sliding down the Top 10 list on Netflix, currently at #4, though perhaps the news that season 2 has officially been greenlit may give it yet another boost. For now, however, we have new champion. That would be the return of Ginny and Georgia, which has returned to unseat heist thriller Kaleidoscope at the #1 show, actually debuting at #1, which indicates a strong performance for the second season.


 Ginny and Georgia is the type of show Netflix loves lately, low budget, no huge A-list stars to pay, high viewership. So even as Netflix becomes a graveyard of series, many of which focus on teen girls, Ginny and Georgia is an exception, and this strong debut may be an indicator of further renewal. But with Netflix, honestly, who knows.

As for Kaleidoscope, which has been bumped down to #2, it didn’t last all that long in the top spot, and reviews have not been great, with a 50% from critics and a similar 52% from fans, not that Netflix remotely cares about reviews at all. The series is pitched as a Limited offering, meaning in theory, there are no metrics to hit for a season 2 renewal. The core concept of “watch the episodes in any order” would be a hard one to replicate for another season. It feels like an experiment that didn’t really work for most people.

Peter Gabriel Will Release a New Song Each Full Moon .

 The singer released the first song from the album at midnight Friday. Titled "Panopticom,” the track features electronics from Brian Eno. i/o will mark Gabriel's first album in more than a decade. "Some of what I'm writing about this time is the idea that we seem incredibly capable of destroying the planet that gave us birth and that unless we find ways to reconnect ourselves to nature and to the natural world we are going to lose a lot," Gabriel said in a statement on his website. "A simple way of thinking about where we fit into all of this is looking up at the sky ... and the moon has always drawn me to it.


Gabriel released two singles in 2016, "I'm Amazing" and "The Veil", but his most recent album, New Blood, arrived in 2011, and included orchestral re-recordings of his older songs. In 2010, he released an LP of cover songs called Scratch My Back. His most recent album of original songs, Up, was released in 2002. The former Genesis singer is currently scheduled to tour the U.K.


 and Europe, with plans of performing the new music onstage. His website notes that North American tour dates will be announced soon. "It's been awhile, and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road," Gabriel said in a statement announcing the tour. "Look forward to seeing you out there

An annual check-up for the climate movement.

 The past year was tumultuous in many ways. While climate-related shocks became even more prevalent and severe, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a global energy crisis, which continues to affect millions of people’s lives and livelihoods. Following that shock, unprecedented heatwaves across Europe, Asia and north America and then devastating flooding in Pakistan highlighted the urgency of reducing our fossil-fuel dependency and reshaping our energy systems. Fortunately, other big developments in 2022 offered grounds for hope.


 The passage in the United States of the Inflation Reduction Act—the largest emissions-reduction investment in the country’s history—is a landmark achievement. Historically, the US has been the world’s biggest carbon polluter and one of the biggest laggards in international fora. But the act should put it on a course to reduce its own emissions sharply, which will help drive down the prices of renewable energy around the world. Many emerging markets and developing countries will have a chance to leapfrog past coal-fired power plants.


Yes, fossil-fuel lobbyists are pushing governments in Africa and elsewhere to invest in natural gas in response to the energy crisis. Many newly planned projects would be ‘carbon bombs’, which would emit more than one billion tons of carbon dioxide over their lifetimes. But the climate movement has wasted no time in calling out these efforts and in denouncing the ‘dash for gas’ in Africa.

Reflections on the climate change actions of 2022.

 Let me start at the personal level by acknowledging two major events for me. The first was at the beginning of 2022 when I was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the British Government and later given the medal at Windsor Castle by Prince William. The second was at the end of the year when the leading science journal in the UK, Nature, selected me as one of their top ten global scientists for 2022 for my work on climate change.


 I am grateful for both of these honours and hope that they will enable me to do even better in my field in 2023. Next, on the global level, the achievement of the fund for loss and damage at COP27 in Egypt in November must be highlighted. This was an aspiration which climate vulnerable developing countries, including Bangladesh, had been fighting for – without success – for decades. We were finally able to achieve this breakthrough by a combination of excellent technical research and the strong diplomacy displayed by the vulnerable developing countries, together with the bigger group of developing countries, under the able leadership of Pakistan at COP27.


 We were able to convince even the most reluctant countries, such as the US, to finally agree to set up this new fund for loss and damage from human-induced climate change. Of course, much still needs to be done to make the fund a reality, with money flowing in and then flowing out to reach the victims of climate change and address the losses and damages they are suffering already. We hope to achieve this next year at COP28.

Rainfall warning in effect for Hamilton, Niagara Region.

 “The rain will continue for several hours before tapering to showers from west to east Tuesday afternoon,” Environment Canada said in a news release. The rain could produce localized flooding in some low-lying areas.


 As a result, the agency says children and pets should stay away from creeks and river banks. While the rainfall warning spans much of southwestern Ontario, including Windsor and London, no alerts have been issued for the Greater Toronto Area.

A significant rainfall is expected in Hamilton and Niagara Region Monday night, triggering a warning from Environment Canada. The agency said that rainfall amounts could total anywhere from 20 to 45 millimetres by Tuesday morning.

When will Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al-Nassr debut & what are the live stream, TV & highlights details?

 Cristiano Ronaldo will soon begin his Saudi sojourn when he takes to the field for Al-Nassr in the Pro League following his sensational move to the Middle East. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was officially unveiled in front of thousands of fans at Mrsool Park on January 3 after penning a two-year deal that will reportedly see him earn £173 million ($209m) a year.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has signalled his intention to make his mark in Asia by helping his new club "achieve success" and he expressed a desire to play as soon as possible.
 So, when will Ronaldo make his debut for Al-Nassr? GOAL brings you everything you need to know, including where to watch games and find highlights.

At his official unveiling press conference, Ronaldo said he wanted to play straight away in Al-Nassr's game against Al-Tai, which was scheduled for January 5, 2023. However, it is unlikely that he will be cleared in time to feature in that game, with some administrative hurdles to clear before he is officially available for selection.

Amazon’s New Year Sale Is Overflowing With Epic Deals — Here Are the 40 Best, Starting at $4.

 After a busy holiday season, the start of a new year is the time to focus on yourself and the possibilities of the next 12 months. And if you ask us, one of the best ways to reset is by giving your closet and home a refresh. Luckily, Amazon’s sitewide New Year Sale is on everything from clothes to cookware, and the deals start at just $4.

 The massive sale event spans Amazon’s fashion, beauty, home, and tech departments, and we found the 10 best deals in each category. Save on Ugg sneakers, Neutrogena skincare, Tempur-Pedic pillows, and Fitbit smartwatches — just to name a few. Below, check out the 40 best deals from Amazon’s New Year Sale to ring in 2023 in style.

In the fashion section, you’ll find winter weather essentials for less. Tons of cute sweaters are discounted, like this Amazon Essentials pleated-shoulder pullover for just $14 and a Goodthreads longline turtleneck for $25. There are also plenty of trendy-yet-practical jackets to choose from, like this Prettygarden long plaid shacket that a shopper called “very flattering and lightweight,” which is on sale for 51 percent off, and this Amazon Essentials puffer with faux shearling details is going for an impressive 45 percent off. It’s also worth checking out the accessory deals.

 Save on shoes and bags from Ugg, including these high-top suede sneakers and this faux shearling tote bag with a zipper closure and convenient pockets. You can even get designer bags for less, like this Rebecca Minkoff leather shoulder bag for 54 percent off and this 3.1 Philip Lim saddle bag for 52 percent off. Keep scrolling to browse through all 10 of our on-sale fashion picks — your wardrobe will thank you.