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China Backs Iran and Roasts Israel Over Strikes
China backs Iran against Israeli military attacks and condemns recent airstrikes on Iranian targets. Foreign Minister Wang Yi called both Israeli and Iranian officials during separate phone conversations. Beijing expressed deep concern about growing violence between the two Middle Eastern nations. Chinese leaders promised to defend Iran's national sovereignty and security interests. Wang Yi said China wants to strengthen communication with Iran for regional peace. Israel launched new airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities near Natanz recently. Iran fired back with ballistic missiles and drones that hit Israeli territory deeply. Air raid sirens warned people across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem about incoming attacks. Chinese...
MSI BIOS Breakthrough Lets 256GB RAM Hit 6400MTs
MSI released new BIOS software for 800-series motherboards that improves memory support. The AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.3e update works with all AM5 motherboards from both 800 and 600 series chipsets. Entry-level A620 chipset boards can also download the latest update from MSI. Computer builders can install four 64GB memory sticks for 256GB total capacity. The motherboards run this large memory configuration at 6000 MT/s speeds with better stability. MSI tested memory modules from Micron, Hynix and Samsung companies successfully. Some high-end motherboards can push memory speeds up to 6400 MT/s with all slots filled. The MAG B850M MORTAR Wi-Fi board ran 256GB memory at 6400 MT/s with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. Memory timings reached...
Silicon Motion CEO Says PCIe Six Dead On Arrival
PCIe 5.0 solid state drives will dominate computer storage markets until 2030. Silicon Motion CEO Wallace Kou explained why PCIe 6.0 technology remains years away from release. Current PCIe 5.0 drives already provide twice the speed of older PCIe 4.0 models. Most computer users have not switched to PCIe 5.0 drives because they cost much more. The performance difference between PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 drives barely affects everyday computer tasks. Computer makers show no interest purchasing PCIe 6.0 controllers from Silicon Motion right away. AMD and Intel processors do not support PCIe 6.0 connections for consumer computers either. Manufacturing PCIe 6.0 controllers costs 25 to 30 percent more than PCIe 5.0 versions. Each PCIe 6.0 controller...
Betsure Takes Uganda Betting Scene by Storm
Betsure Uganda offers sports betting and casino games for local players. The platform provides competitive odds across football, basketball, tennis and other sports. New customers receive free bets to explore the betting options without risk. Mobile apps allow users to place bets from anywhere at any time. The company promises quick payouts and secure payment methods for all transactions. Uganda bettors choose Betsure over competitors because of better user experience features. The website design makes navigation simple for both beginners and experienced gamblers. Live betting options let people wager as games happen in real time. Casino games range from slots to live dealer tables for different preferences. Customer support teams work...
Jackpot nightmare as GSB locks 15M win
Joel Muyanja won over 15 million shillings betting with Gal Sports Betting company. The betting firm blocked his account after the February win and refused payment. Muyanja deposited money twice during February before placing the winning bet. He staked 7.4 million shillings and won 15.3 million total. The company claims he committed fraud during his betting activities. Muyanja filed a complaint with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board. He asked officials to help him recover his rightful winnings from the company. The gambler could still see his balance but could not withdraw or bet anymore. His account remained locked after the large victory occurred. GSB lawyers said they found suspicious activity on his account. The...
Kindiki Tells Kalonzo to Quit the Shade Game
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to stop making public attacks against him. Kindiki said he respects Kalonzo as an elder brother and will not fight back publicly. The deputy president warned he might respond if Kalonzo continues his negative comments. Kindiki explained that respect must work both ways between political leaders. He said the government will keep delivering development programs for all Kenyans regardless of politics. Kalonzo recently said he does not want to work with Kindiki politically. The Wiper leader also claimed the government uses his name to promote economic programs across Ukambani region. Kalonzo demanded that Kindiki apologize to Kenyans for deaths during June 2024 protests. He...
Churches Blast Police Over Ojwang Death
Church leaders made three demands about teacher Albert Ojwang's death Sunday. The Kenya Coalition of Church Alliances and Ministries wants faster police investigations. IPOA must speed up probes into Ojwang and other unexplained deaths. Officers who break laws should face punishment. Church groups also want peaceful protests protected from police interference. Religious leaders asked President William Ruto to reform security agencies. They said excessive force cases have damaged public trust nationwide. Fear spreads across Kenya because of growing police brutality concerns. The president previously spoke about Ojwang's killing and promised action. Church officials want visible security reforms that follow constitutional values. Ojwang...
David Maraga to Spill on Cops Who Killed Ojwang
Former Chief Justice David Maraga plans to speak publicly Monday about recent police killings. He will address the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang at Vigilance House at 10 am. Media outlets received invitations to attend the press conference. Maraga wants to announce planned action against police forces. The statement comes after Ojwang died at a police station. Police arrested Ojwang from Homabay County for alleged false publication claims. He died June 7 after spending time at Central Police Station. IPOA officers called police who handled Ojwang to their Nairobi offices Wednesday. Some officers brought lawyers during the questioning sessions. Others appeared without legal representation for the interviews. Police gave conflicting...
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Body Count Soars To 270
Doctors found 270 bodies at the plane crash site in Ahmedabad after Thursday's disaster. The London-bound flight crashed into a residential area seconds after takeoff. All passengers and crew died except one 40-year-old British man who survived. The aircraft hit a building used as doctors' housing at BJ Medical College. Officials continue matching DNA samples to identify victims. India's accident investigators lead the crash inquiry with help from US and UK teams. Workers found the black box on Friday which will help determine what caused the disaster. The Boeing 787 lost altitude less than 60 seconds after leaving the airport. Flight tracking data shows the 11-year-old aircraft had made 25 trips between Ahmedabad and London recently...
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