
A Fijian Member of Parliament , Lynda Tabuya , has been dismissed from her ministerial role after an explicit video of her surfaced online. The video, intended for her husband, was circulated on social media, prompting Ms. Tabuya to condemn the act as a criminal invasion of privacy. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced her dismissal as Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection via Facebook, just two days after local media broke the story. "I have decided to exercise the power conferred upon me to dismiss her as a Minister, with immediate effect," he stated, adding that she would remain a Member of Parliament. Ms. Tabuya defended herself in local media, asserting, “there is nothing scandalous or illegal or immoral about sharing private videos and images between two consenting adults who are in a relationship, in this case me and my husband.” She criticised those who circulated the footage, calling it an example of online gender-based violence, a recurring issue in Fiji. The 52-year-old MP said that she was working with authorities to identify the perpetrators. She revealed evidence of one individual sharing the video via email and warned that anyone distributing the footage could face serious legal repercussions. “I warn anyone who is sharing the video through Messenger or email or any online platform that you are committing a crime and will be held accountable and face serious legal consequences,” she said. Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu confirmed that the Cyber Crime Unit is investigating after Ms. Tabuya filed a complaint in Suva. However, Prime Minister Rabuka noted that the government itself is not probing how the video was leaked. “The fact is that this video has been made available. Who by and what for will have to be determined by subsequent questioning on her part and on the part of the law enforcement agencies if she reports the matter to them,” he remarked. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of combating cybercrimes and protecting individuals' rights to privacy in Fiji.MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Nunez threw just two passes, each for a score, and New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak. Nunez tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth McGowan to give the Aggies a 20-7 lead midway through the third quarter. After Middle Tennessee pulled to 26-21 early in the fourth, Nunez tossed a 4-yard TD pass to Cooper Sheehan that made it 33-21 with 7:43 left. Parker Awad completed 12 of 16 passes for 221 yards for New Mexico State (3-8, 2-5 Conference USA). McGowan finished with 83 yards rushing. Mike Washington also had a touchdown run and Dylan Early a 30-yard pick-6 for the Aggies. Nicholas Vattiato was 30-of-45 passing for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Middle Tennessee (3-8, 2-5), which has lost three of its last four. __ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Overall, the latest round of CBA games has once again demonstrated the thrilling and unpredictable nature of basketball, as teams jostle for position and supremacy in the league. With each game bringing new surprises and upsets, fans can look forward to more exciting matchups and intense rivalries in the weeks to come. The stage is set for the true contenders to rise to the occasion and for the underdogs to defy expectations, making the CBA a league where anything can happen and where the quest for victory never ceases.As the game entered the final stretch, the tension in the arena was palpable. With just minutes remaining on the clock, the score was tied, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. In the closing moments, it was the Shanxi Loongs who showed composure and resilience, making crucial plays on both ends of the court to secure the victory.
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AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends on Preferred StockFans of the critically acclaimed game "The Heart of Atoms" are in for a treat as the developers have announced the release of a brand new DLC titled "Deep Ocean Enchantment." Set to launch on January 28th next year, this highly anticipated expansion promises to take players on a thrilling underwater adventure like never before.
Wade Taylor IV scored 15 points and dished out 10 assists and C.J. Wilcher added 14 points as No. 13 Texas A&M throttled Abilene Christian 92-54 on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. The Aggies (11-2) were in charge from the jump, forging a 19-point lead at halftime and never looking back. Texas A&M scored the first points of the second half, was up by 28 with 13:23 to play and cruised to the finish line while winning its seventh straight game. Taylor's output moved him into second place in the Aggies all-time scoring list. His 1,779 points are now behind only Bernard King, who had 1,990 from 1999-2003. Andersson Garcia and Zhuric Phelps added 12 points each for Texas A&M, which appears to be hitting on all cylinders heading into its Southeastern Conference opener at home against rival Texas on Jan. 4. Phelps added 10 rebounds for the Aggies. Quion Williams led the Wildcats (8-6) with 14 points. Abilene Christian missed its final six shots and went the last 5:24 of the game without a point. The Aggies made a statement in the early going by scoring the game's first nine points over the initial 3 1/2 minutes, with seven of those coming from Coleman. Abilene Christian fought back to within 16-12 after Dontrez Williams' layup with 12:12 left in the half. But A&M swung back, producing a 14-0 run capped by Garcia's layup with 8:51 to play in the half to pull away to a 30-12 advantage. The Wildcats again cut into their deficit, pulling to 30-19 when Cade Hornecker hit a layup with 6:26 to play until halftime. A&M boosted the lead back to 17 points after a pair of free throws by Taylor and got two more from the charity stripe to take a 48-29 edge to the break. Wilcher led all scorers in the half with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc while Garcia hit for 10 points for A&M while making all four of his shots from the floor. The Aggies outshot Abilene Christian 61.5 percent to 40.7 percent before halftime. Quion Williams and Leonardo Bettiol paced the Wildcats with seven points each in the first half. --Field Level MediaA recent Israeli airstrike in Syria killed a senior Hezbollah commander who helped plan one of the boldest and most sophisticated attacks against American troops during the Iraq War, according to a senior U.S. defense official. Ali Mussa Daqduq had been captured by U.S. forces following the 2007 raid in which militants posing as an American security team killed five U.S. soldiers. But he was later released by the Iraqi government. Details of the Israeli airstrike were scarce. It was not immediately clear when the strike took place, where in Syria or whether it targeted Daqduq specifically, the senior defense official said. A Pentagon spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Israeli embassy referred questions to its military, which did not immediately respond. The elaborate raid Daqduq helped plan was carried out at a U.S.-Iraqi military complex in Karbala on Jan. 20, 2007. A group of men posing as an American military security team – wearing U.S. military combat fatigues, carrying U.S. weapons and some speaking English – convinced security to let them through several checkpoints and right up to a building where U.S. and Iraqi troops were working. The facility was part of a series of compounds known as Joint Security Stations in Iraq, where U.S. troops lived and worked with the Iraqi police and soldiers. More than two dozen U.S. soldiers were in the Provisional Joint Coordination Center, or PJCC, when the militants arrived, including several in the barracks room where the troops were living. The militants surrounded the building, using grenades and explosives to breach the entrance. One American soldier was killed by a grenade. Once inside, the militants captured two U.S. soldiers inside the building and two others outside the building, before speeding away in waiting SUVs. U.S. attack helicopters caught up with the convoy, prompting the militants to bolt from their vehicles and take off by foot. They shot and killed the four U.S. captives at some point during the escape. The four soldiers shot by their captors were identified as 1st Lt. Jacob Noel Fritz, 25; Capt. Brian Scott Freeman, 31; Pfc. Shawn Patrick Falter, 25; and Spc. Johnathan Bryan Chism, 22. The soldier killed by the grenade at the compound was identified as Pfc. Johnathon Miles Millican, 22. In the aftermath of the attack, U.S. officials suspected the militants had direct support from Iran, given the level of coordination, training and intelligence required to carry it out. U.S. forces captured Daqduq in March 2007 and soon achieved a breakthrough in establishing that Iran's Quds Force, an elite unit of the country's Revolutionary Guard, was involved in planning the Karbala raid. Under questioning, Daqduq said the operation resulted from direct support and training by the Quds Force. Daqduq was held by the U.S. military in Iraq for several years but then handed over to Iraqi authorities in December 2011, when the U.S. military mission ended. He was the last prisoner handed over before U.S. troops pulled out of the country. The Iraqis assured U.S. officials that they would prosecute Daqduq, but within months he was released, prompting outrage from American officials and politicians . Daqduq was soon leading Hezbollah fighters once again, the senior U.S. defense official said.
Another notable development is the rise of "conscious consumption" on Douyin, with a growing number of brands and influencers promoting sustainability, ethical sourcing, and social responsibility. From eco-friendly fashion brands to zero-waste lifestyle influencers, the platform is becoming a hub for those who seek to make more ethical and environmentally conscious choices in their shopping habits. This shift towards conscious consumption not only reflects changing consumer preferences but also signals a broader cultural shift towards more responsible and values-driven commerce.
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