RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

Image
 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

KORIR SHATTERS BOSTON MARATHON COURSE RECORD, LOKEDI REPEATS AS CHAMPION. (PHOTO).


 Korir shatters Boston Marathon course record, Lokedi repeats as champion

John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, defending his title with a blistering 2:01:52 performance in conditions aided by a light tailwind. The mark is the fifth-fastest marathon time in history and erased the previous Boston course record by 70 seconds, as he pulled away on the Newton Hills before sealing the win on Boylston Street. Fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi also successfully defended her crown, winning the women’s race in 2:18:51 after taking control in the Newton section and steadily extending her lead to the finish.

The elite fields delivered historic depth across both races, with multiple athletes finishing under the previous course record in the men’s competition, including Alphonce Felix Simbu and Benson Kipruto. Zouhair Talbi placed fifth in 2:03:45, recording the fastest marathon time ever by an American-born competitor in the men’s race, while Jess McClain also set an American record on the women’s side. Korir and Lokedi each earned $150,000, with Korir adding a $50,000 bonus for the course record.

The race conditions played a major role in the fast times, with clear skies and a slight tailwind offsetting cold early temperatures that started in the 30s in Hopkinton. Despite the chill at the start, conditions warmed into the mid-40s by race time, setting the stage for one of the fastest editions in the 130-year history of the event. The wheelchair divisions also saw standout performances, including Marcel Hug’s ninth men’s title and Eden Rainbow-Cooper’s second women’s victory, as the marathon weekend delivered record-level depth across multiple categories.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).