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Korea's U-17 girls' volleyball team has won five consecutive matches at the 2024 FIVB Girls' U17 Volleyball World Championship, securing a spot in the round of 16. The Korean team, led by head coach Park Soon-ja, defeated Argentina 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 17-25, 25-14) in their fifth match of the group stage at the championship held in Lima, Peru, on August 24. With this win, Korea finished the group stage with five consecutive victories, emerging as the leader of Group C. In the round of 16, Korea will face the runner-up of Group D. The match is scheduled to take place on August 26. Korea's U-17 girls' volleyball team has been training together for about a month to prepare for this championship. The team has shown a strong performance, with all five starting players scoring in double digits in their previous match against Egypt. The Korean team's next match will be against the Dominican Republic in the round of 16 on August 26.

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The Yemeni Civil War, a Black Hole of Middle East Conflict, is on the Brink of Full-Blown Recurrence, with Fierce Competition for Control The situation in Yemen is rapidly deteriorating, with the country teetering on the edge of a full-scale conflict. The Houthi rebels, who control large swaths of northern Yemen, have been locked in a fierce battle with the Saudi-backed government. The conflict has already claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people, with many more facing severe food and medicine shortages. Despite a fragile truce, the two sides are engaging in intense negotiations, with each trying to gain the upper hand. The Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, is desperate to regain control of the country. The Houthis, on the other hand, are determined to maintain their grip on power. The international community is growing increasingly concerned about the situation, with the United Nations warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe. The conflict in Yemen has already had far-reaching consequences, with many countries in the region feeling the impact. The Yemeni Civil War has become a proxy conflict, with Saudi Arabia and Iran backing opposing sides. The situation is further complicated by the presence of extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda. The international community is urging restraint, but it remains to be seen whether a peaceful resolution can be found. The conflict in Yemen is a complex and multifaceted issue, with deep-rooted historical and cultural factors at play. A lasting solution will require a comprehensive approach, addressing the underlying causes of the conflict. For now, the situation remains volatile, with the country on the brink of a full-blown conflict. The international community can only watch with bated breath as the situation continues to unfold.

·hani.co.kr

Fiji corrections officer charged over alleged assault of Australian prisoner

One of seven Fiji corrections officers alleged to have been involved in the assault of an Australian citizen at the Lautoka Remand Centre has been charged.

  • Fiji corrections officer Asaeli Sorovaki charged with assault.
  • Australian prisoner assaulted at Lautoka Remand Centre.
  • Six officers face internal disciplinary proceedings.

·rnz.co.nz

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