10 results for "gula"
Sugar, commonly used as a food ingredient, actually plays an important role in the making of fireworks. This article discusses its history of use, scientific functions, and how sugar helps create the amazing colors, shapes, and flashes in fireworks displays.
On 24 June 1839, the Egyptian army under Ibrahim Pasha destroyed the Ottoman army led by Hafiz Pasha at Nezib — a victory that affirmed the superiority of modern Egyptian military and accelerated the decline of Ottoman dominance in the Middle East.
On June 23, 1266, the Venetian Republic's fleet under the command of Jacopo Dondulo successfully destroyed the entire Genoese fleet in the Battle of Trapani, a significant battle in the War of Saint Sabas that demonstrated the superiority of Venetian tactics and military spirit.
Lionel Messi is now the top scorer in World Cup history after scoring five goals in Argentina's first two matches — all of them for his team. In Philadelphia, the France vs. Iraq match was suspended due to a thunderstorm when France led 3-0; the match resumed and ended in a draw. The *World Cup Daily* podcast reviewed both developments.
French sports media network L’Équipe has issued a public apology to Jérémy Doku after one of its commentators criticized the Belgian player's decision to leave the FIFA 2026 World Cup camp in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attend the birth of his first child in London. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirmed the birth of a baby boy named Praise on June 22, 2026, and stressed that Doku had the permission of coach Domenico Tedesco. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on work-life balance, paternity leave rights, and media sensitivity towards athletes' personal lives.
Fox Sports' coverage of the 2026 World Cup features a sharp contrast between Thierry Henry — a technically skilled European analyst — and Alexi Lalas — an emotionally charged, American-style commentator. This article explores their studio dynamics, the impact on the credibility of the broadcast, and what it reveals about the cultural differences in football between Europe and the United States.
The village of Cedeno in Honduras is slowly destroyed by coastal erosion due to rising sea levels and ecosystem damage—phenomena that are repeating themselves in thousands of Indonesian coastal villages. This article reveals real data on rising sea levels, vulnerability of traditional fishermen, failure of natural protections such as mangroves and coral reefs, and ecosystem-based adaptation efforts that are still too small in scale and slow in timing.
Metro Jakarta Barat Police arrested two 17-year-old teenagers in Kembangan, Jakbar, after finding ready-to-use synthetic tobacco in their bags. This case reveals a big gap: this new drug is cheap, fast-acting, and spread through online ride-hailing — while regulations are lagging, and early detection by families often fails.
An Al Jazeera report dated 19 June 2026 examines pre-World Cup matches between the United States vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti, and the status of Canada’s and Mexico’s teams — yet beyond scores and statistics, these events reflect deep disparities in sports infrastructure, financial support, and geopolitical recognition for countries of the Global South. Although Palestine is not directly participating in this tournament, the reality of the Palestinian national team’s absence from FIFA competitions—due to institutional barriers and ongoing occupation—forms an unavoidable, hidden backdrop within the global sports narrative.
President of Taiwan, William Lai Ching-te, reiterated his desire to discuss with China based on 'equality and respect'. He also hopes that the US arms sales package can be approved soon. This shows Taiwan's determination to strengthen its defense amid tensions with China.