PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...

CANADA MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WORLD CUP HOST FORCED TO PLAY KNOCKOUT MATCH OUTSIDE ITS BORDERS. (PHOTO)



Canada makes history as first World Cup host forced to play knockout match outside its borders

The Canadian men's national soccer team has secured its first-ever berth in the World Cup knockout stage, but the achievement comes alongside a unique historical distinction: Canada has become the first tournament host forced to play an elimination match outside its national borders.

A 2-1 defeat against Switzerland solidified the team's path forward, sending the roster south to Los Angeles for a Round of 32 matchup against South Africa. Canada could have remained in Vancouver for the knockout rounds by securing a win or a draw in their final group stage match. Team members acknowledged that while they preferred to remain on home soil, they must now adapt to the travel requirements.

The structural arrangement sets Canada apart from its fellow 2026 co-hosts, the United States and Mexico, both of whom clinched their respective groups to guarantee home-field advantage for the upcoming round. The logistics also differ from the only other multi-nation World Cup in 2002, where co-hosts Japan and South Korea both remained in their own countries throughout their respective tournament runs.

Head coach Jesse Marsch reframed the cross-border relocation positively, noting that leaving the home environment could help the squad bypass the intense local media circus and surrounding distractions. Marsch emphasized that the upcoming days will prioritize physical recovery, rehabilitation, and mental preparation over intensive training sessions as the team prepares for the most significant match in the program's history.

The team remains confident that its fan base will travel down the Pacific coast to support them in California, noting that Los Angeles remains highly accessible for traveling Canadian supporters.


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