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With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir
With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir
As India prepares to host a meeting of tourism officials from the Group of 20 in the disputed region of Kashmir, authorities have deployed elite commandos and stepped up security in the region’s largest city
2023-05-19 13:05
Tyrod Taylor Completed a Pass to Himself, Got Hurt on Ensuing Tackle
Tyrod Taylor Completed a Pass to Himself, Got Hurt on Ensuing Tackle
VIDEO: Tyrod Taylor injury after self-pass.
2023-10-30 02:30
Saudi Arabia money has turned transfers into ‘chaos’ — will it last?
Saudi Arabia money has turned transfers into ‘chaos’ — will it last?
In the days after winning the treble, Manchester City had a meeting to discuss recruitment this summer, but they have not acted with the decisiveness usually expected. The club have long known their list of potential targets but any moves are dependent on who leaves. As many as six players could go, and two of them - Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva - have had offers from Saudi Arabia. Even City, who have become the most assertive force in the game through their Abu Dhabi ownership, have had all their plans affected by this summer window’s most disruptive force. The key figures in Saudi Arabia might say this is the natural order, since they are the main power in the region. It has had an immense influence on this summer’s market, maybe the biggest since Paris Saint-Germain bought Neymar for what remains a record fee. Many involved insist it surpasses the effect of the Chinese Super League in the winter of 2016-17. While the headline element in all this has been the staggering money offered for so many prime players, the main effect has been how it has abruptly changed the plans of every major club. It is difficult to remember anything like it. It’s all the more pronounced since this was expected to be a frenetic summer anyway. All of Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United planned significant comings and goings while Arsenal and Liverpool have been aiming for at least two major signings each. The competition for strikers was meanwhile set to be the driving force, from Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani through Harry Kane to Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund. Even that has been overtaken. Many of those plans have been almost totally put off, because the market has been completely transformed. A number of Premier League clubs have had new meetings this week, as they attempt to untangle so many connected issues. There is first of all the fact that the nature of every negotiation has changed. Saudi Arabian interest weighs over everything, even with players that wouldn’t yet dream of going there. It points to the biggest issue of all. Saudi Pro League money has completely inflated the market. Many within the industry are complaining that it has introduced an instability. Fees have gone up and wages have gone up. As an example, United had been looking at Hojlund for a potential price of £45m but in the last week Atalanta have almost doubled the price. Players that would have been £40m two years ago are now available at £70m. This is one other reason plans have been put off. Some clubs are waiting to see if all this settles down. Right now, though, various sources are describing a situation of “chaos”. It makes it worse that so many intermediaries are trying to get involved. It’s almost a new gold rush. Some officials have complained they have had figures come to them making promises about certain players or signings only for that to go nowhere. It may ironically mean few players go anywhere for a while. This is seen as a huge week for the Saudi Pro League itself as it attempts to convince a number of big names to join. Losing Lionel Messi was a blow and checked momentum. Ruben Neves is a fine player but he doesn’t quite match up to the megastars they want. Ilkay Gundogan, who also received an offer from Saudi Arabia, is set to rebuff them for Barcelona. As one figure who has been involved in negotiations with the Saudi league says, the next few days will determine how big this wave of signings is. It has still caused huge ripples in the wider game, though. While some deals like Kai Havertz to Arsenal and Mason Mount to Manchester United should get done, an increasing feeling is that most of the main business won’t start getting done until mid July. It could be a fractious window. It is certainly one unlike any other, but may be a sign of things to come. Read More Saudi Arabia can help Chelsea solve headache — but talks raise more questions than answers First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything Sportswashing is about to change football beyond anything you can imagine Human rights must be key consideration in selecting World Cup 2030 host – survey Leading figures summoned to Senate hearing over shock PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger Saudi Arabia can help Chelsea solve headache — but talks raise issues
2023-06-22 14:37
Country Garden shares jump after China signals fresh support
Country Garden shares jump after China signals fresh support
Shares in heavily indebted Chinese developer Country Garden soared more than 17 percent on Thursday as signs emerge that Chinese officials are planning more concrete...
2023-11-23 15:18
Rhea Ripley reveals why Logan Paul and Bad Bunny have done so well in WWE
Rhea Ripley reveals why Logan Paul and Bad Bunny have done so well in WWE
Both Bad Bunny and Logan Paul have impressed WWE audiences since making their in-ring debuts and now WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley has revealed why both celebrities have found so much success in wrestling. "Bad Bunny, he loves WWE. He watched it growing up, he loves everything about it, like he's a true fan. So him coming into WWE, I didn't really have a problem with because you could see the passion behind it. Like he was so excited, he trained, he got better, and he just like persevered and wanted to have a fantastic match. And him and Damian Priest, I want to say, had the best match at Backlash. It was absolutely insane. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter "And then Logan Paul, he is such an athlete. Yes, he's not around as much and I'm not entirely sure how much he does love the business, but there's that little bit of passion where you could see how excited he gets when he is in the ring and that's cool to see. "So whoever it is that comes in next, I don't know who I would want to come in as long as they respect the business and they have passion behind it because so many of us dedicate years of our life and throw away time with our family to be here doing the one thing that we love. So a little bit of respect on the wrestling world would be fantastic."‘ WWE brings Money In The Bank to The O2 in London on Saturday 1st July. For tickets visit: https://www.wwe.com/event/money-in-the-bank. Fans can tune in on the WWE Network.’Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-30 15:46
Mercedes-Benz to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard in North America
Mercedes-Benz to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard in North America
Mercedes-Benz announced its electric vehicle drivers will be able to use Tesla superchargers starting next year and that it will fully adopt the company's charging standard in 2025.
2023-07-09 02:43
Pinterest delivers revenue beat on digital ad market rebound
Pinterest delivers revenue beat on digital ad market rebound
(Reuters) -Image-sharing platform Pinterest beat second-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday as monthly active users surged and digital advertising rebounded from
2023-08-02 04:21
Roadrunner Is a Reusable Vertical Take-Off and Landing Attack Drone
Roadrunner Is a Reusable Vertical Take-Off and Landing Attack Drone
Anduril Industries, a "non-traditional defense contractor" founded by Palmer Luckey, unveiled a reusable, vertical take-off
2023-12-01 18:53
Kick streamer calls out HasanAbi, threatens to 'kill' him amid Adin Ross copyright drama
Kick streamer calls out HasanAbi, threatens to 'kill' him amid Adin Ross copyright drama
Kick streamer Cuffem threatened to ‘kill’ Twitch star HasanAbi as the conflict between Hasan and Adin Ross rages on
1970-01-01 08:00
China relaxes mortgage rules to help homebuyers in latest stimulus push
China relaxes mortgage rules to help homebuyers in latest stimulus push
China just made it easier for people to buy homes, in a move that could affect $3.5 trillion in mortgage loans as Beijing seeks to bail out a property market mired in a record slump and worsening cash crunch.
2023-09-01 12:13
The Israel-Hamas military balance
The Israel-Hamas military balance
Israel has one of the best-resourced militaries in the world, heavily supported by Washington. In Hamas, it faces a highly trained armed...
2023-10-23 01:19
US House Republicans unveil bill to fund Israel by cutting IRS budget
US House Republicans unveil bill to fund Israel by cutting IRS budget
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Monday introduced a plan to provide $14.3 billion
2023-10-31 06:19