During a meeting in Paris, President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the delay in military aid, reaffirming the U.S. support for Ukraine. The delay had allowed Russia to make territorial advances, prompting concerns about insufficient aid from Western allies.
World Environment Day 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia, focuses on reversing land degradation and building resilience against droughts. The UN reports that up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, with drought frequency increasing. Dr. Iyad Abu Moghli calls for reforestation, soil conservation, and water management, taking inspiration from Pope Francis’ Laudato sì to engage communities in environmental protection.
Novak Djokovic secured a hard-fought victory at the French Open, battling through a knee issue to reach the quarter-finals. Battling past Francisco Cerundolo in a dramatic five-set match, Djokovic sets a record by surpassing Roger Federer for major quarter-finals reached. The defending champion now faces Casper Ruud next.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems expresses her thoughts on how Nigerians perceive her music, suggesting that while she feels appreciated as a person, her audience may not fully understand the depth of her compositions. This insight was shared during an interview as she prepares for the release of her debut album.
Inter Miami clinched victory against St. Louis City at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on June 1. Both teams entered the game eager for a win after recent setbacks. Lionel Messi and other veteran stars played crucial roles in the match that kicked off at 7:30 p.m. local time. The game was broadcast live on Apple TV, delighting soccer fans world over.
Ayoub El Kaabi's incredible strike against Maccabi Tel Aviv has been crowned the 2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Season by UEFA's Technical Observer Panel. The goal was a standout moment in the Round of 16 second leg. Lucas Beltrán and Fares Chaibi secured second and third places respectively for their outstanding goals.