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Manchester City secured a significant partial victory against the Premier League on Monday after an arbitration panel ruled on the club’s Associated Party Transactions (APT) that had previously been blocked. This ruling, seen as a landmark decision by some observers, indicated that certain aspects of the Premier League’s APT rules violated British competition law and were procedurally unfair. The panel specifically noted that decisions regarding two of City’s transactions in 2023 with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Etihad Aviation Group must be overturned due to the unfair application of these rules. The APT rules were designed to prevent clubs from…

Canada Basketball announced on Monday that it has mutually agreed to part ways with women’s national team head coach Victor Lapena, just two months after the team faced a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. The national team finished winless in the group stage, ultimately placing 11th after losses to France, Australia, and Nigeria, which led to a reassessment of the program’s direction. Lapena, who signed a contract extension in May to lead the national team through the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, had a notable record of 17 wins and 10 losses in FIBA competitions since taking the helm…

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced on Monday that it will invest an undisclosed amount in ChargeScape, a company specializing in battery charging technology, aiming to enhance services for its electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the United States and Canada. Following this investment, Nissan will acquire a 25% stake in ChargeScape, positioning itself as an equal investor alongside BMW, Ford, and Honda, who currently co-own the joint venture. ChargeScape is dedicated to optimizing EV battery charging through its innovative software and technology, catering to a competitive market dominated by players like Tesla and newer entrants such as ChargePoint, Gridserve, and BP…

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in critical talks on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering strategic cooperation between the two nations as the Maldives seeks to recover from an ongoing economic crisis. During their discussions, Modi announced India’s commitment to extend support through a substantial financial package, including a $400 million and a 30 billion rupee (approximately $357.35 million) currency swap agreement, aimed at stabilizing the Maldivian economy. The Maldives has faced mounting concerns regarding its economic viability, with fears that it could be the first country to default on Islamic sovereign debt.…

Haiti’s Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy has vehemently criticized the Dominican Republic’s newly announced policy to deport tens of thousands of migrants back to Haiti, where rampant gang violence has created a severe humanitarian crisis. “The brutal scenes of roundups and deportations that we are witnessing are an affront to human dignity,” Dupuy stated on X, emphasizing that these “dehumanizing acts” warrant strong condemnation and a demand for respect and justice. Last week, the Dominican Republic revealed plans to deport up to 10,000 migrants per week who are residing illegally in the country, significantly increasing the pace of deportations. While the…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced his intention to expedite efforts to transform North Korea into a military superpower and a formidable nuclear power, according to a report from South Korean news agency News1 on Tuesday. This declaration underscores Kim’s ongoing commitment to bolster the country’s military capabilities amid rising tensions in the region and ongoing international sanctions. During a recent meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, Kim emphasized the need for enhanced military readiness and modernization of the country’s defense forces. He stated that North Korea would prioritize advancements in its nuclear arsenal and military…

Rescue operations are currently underway in Zambia’s Mumbwa District following a tragic mine pit collapse that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and injuries to five others, as reported by local police on Monday. The incident occurred when a group of miners were conducting activities at the site early in the morning, leading to a catastrophic earth collapse that buried them under the debris. According to police statements, an unknown number of miners were engaged in their work when the pit collapsed, prompting immediate rescue efforts to locate and save those believed to be trapped beneath the…

Preliminary results from Tunisia’s presidential election indicate that incumbent President Kais Saied has achieved a decisive victory, securing 90.69% of the vote, according to the electoral commission on Monday. The election, held on Sunday, saw a relatively low voter turnout of 28.8%, reflecting the growing discontent and political apathy among the Tunisian populace. Saied faced two challengers in this election: Zouhair Maghzaoui, the leader of the Chaab Party and a former ally who has since become a vocal critic, and Ayachi Zammel, who was incarcerated last month. Despite the opposition, Saied’s overwhelming win underscores his grip on power since he…

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia on Monday for launching missile attacks on two civilian cargo vessels in Ukraine’s southern ports, calling the strikes a “deliberate terrorist tactic.” According to Sybiha, Russian ballistic missiles targeted and damaged the vessels over a span of two days in the port city of Odesa, a critical hub for Ukraine’s grain exports and global shipping routes. “These attacks are part of Russia’s continued efforts to undermine freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and destabilize global food security,” Sybiha wrote on social media platform X. He called for a united response from the…

The Israeli military reported on Monday that sirens sounded in central Israel after detecting five projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted, while others landed in open areas, causing no reported casualties. Despite the attacks, the Israeli Home Front Command stated that no changes had been made to public safety guidelines. Shortly after, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the missile launches, issuing a statement that their operation specifically targeted Israel’s military intelligence unit 8200, located at the Glilot base in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. The missile strike marks an escalation in the cross-border hostilities…