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Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Suspends National Assembly's Internal Regulations Amid Parliamentary Freeze
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: In a significant legal development, Kuwait has issued Decree-Law No. 63 of 2025, officially suspending the provisions of Law No. 12 of 1963, which governs the internal regulations of the National Assembly. The decree, published in the official gazette Kuwait Today, comes as a result of the Amiri Order issued on May 10, 2024, which dissolved the National Assembly and suspended certain constitutional articles related to parliamentary functions for up to four years, pending a review of the country's democratic practices. Scope and Duration of the Suspension The decree mandates the suspension of Law No. 12 of 1963 and all decisions made under its authority, especially those concerning the administrative and employment affairs of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly. The suspension will remain in effect until either the end of the four-year period specified in the Amiri Order or the election of a new National Assembly—whichever comes first. Key Exception and Transitional Measures Notably, Article 178 of Law No. 12 of 1963 remains in force. This article stipulates that, in the event of the Assembly's dissolution, the General Secretariat is to be attached to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, effectively placing the employees of the Assembly under the Prime Minister's administrative structure. Under Article 2 of the new decree-law, all employees of the General Secretariat will now fall under the jurisdiction of Decree-Law No. 15 of 1979, which outlines the country's civil service framework. This ensures that their employment terms align with broader government standards, replacing previously granted benefits and allowances that were specific to Assembly service but are no longer applicable due to the legal suspension. Addressing Past Discrepancies The explanatory memorandum of the decree-law notes that Resolutions No. 26 of 2009 and No. 46 of 2014, which had established exclusive administrative and financial rules for Secretariat staff, were found to contradict Kuwait's general civil service laws. Since these resolutions were based on now-suspended legislation, the decree aims to standardize employment terms across government entities and avoid legal ambiguities or unequal treatment among public employees. The memorandum emphasizes that the temporary dissolution of the Assembly renders its internal regulatory framework inoperative, making it necessary to align Secretariat operations with existing national legislation. This legal clarity is particularly important, as Secretariat employees no longer perform the functions that originally justified their distinct employment conditions. Legal Consistency and Implementation To maintain legal consistency and support the current constitutional structure, Article 3 of the decree repeals any existing provisions that conflict with the new decree-law. Article 4 directs the Prime Minister and ministers to implement the law and states that it takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The decree underscores the government's intention to preserve institutional integrity and legal order during the temporary halt in parliamentary activities. It also reaffirms that no further interpretation is needed regarding the status of Secretariat employees, as the decree provides explicit instructions concerning their transition to the civil service framework.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
George Russell's future with Mercedes receives a big update in 2025
George Russell's future with Mercedes receives a big update in 2025 George Russell and Mercedes weren't expected to compete with McLaren at a very high level heading into 2025; however, the driver of the No. 63 car has flexed his muscles. Through four races in 2025, Russell has three podiums and a worst finish of fifth place in Japan. Due to the Mercedes driver's strong performance, a new contract could be coming soon. According to Roberto Chinchero, Russell is expected to sign a two-year contract extension with an option for the 2028 Formula 1 season to continue driving for Mercedes. The 27-year-old competitor is worthy of a new contract with the F1 team, and an extension worth around $30 million per season would be excellent for him. Over the last year, Mercedes has been linked to Max Verstappen, but if it were to sign him, it would force the organization to drop Russell or Kimi Antonelli. Based on the likely contract extension for Russell, Mercedes seems happy with its current lineup, and may not be in the race for Verstappen if he were to leave Red Bull after 2025. More: Sergio Perez provides big update on possible return to F1 in 2026
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Wasn't expecting it': Rival spills the beans in new revelation after Cruz Hewitt drama
Aussie tennis player Jason Kubler has lifted the lid on the massive changes he's noticed in Cruz Hewitt's game that suggest the teenager is on the right path to emulating famous father Lleyton. Kubler beat Hewitt in the final of the ITF event in Launceston last weekend, winning 6-2 6-4. Despite falling short in the final, the 16-year-old Cruz still claimed his first trophy (albeit a runner-up one) in senior tennis. Cruz is currently ranked World No.1175 on the ATP Tour, but his charge to the final saw him beat World No.225 Yu Hsiou Hsu and former top-200 player Dane Sweeney. He also produced a commendable display against Kubler, who was ranked as high as World No.63 in 2023 before injuries saw him plummet. Kubler is currently ranked 445, but made the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2022. For Cruz to only lose the second set by one break of serve says a lot, and Kubler was impressed by his level. Speaking to 'The First Serve' program on SEN radio, Kubler said he noticed a marked difference in Cruz's game since hitting with the teenager just a few months ago. "I hit with him at the Gold Coast Future at the end of last year," Kubler said. "The difference now, man... it almost feels like he's understanding tennis a lot more. "Obviously [that was] in practice so it was a bit different, but I felt like his understanding of when not to miss, understanding of when to go for it [was impressive]. Even I felt out there - which I wasn't expecting - was his management of time between points. Sometimes I looked up and he was ready to serve, and then other times he takes a bit longer. I was actually very impressed by that. "His shot tolerance was very high. At the beginning, we had some really long rallies, and I was thinking, 'He's a bit younger, maybe there could be some errors coming', but he was incredibly solid." Cruz has big plans to follow in his father's footsteps and forge a successful tennis career of his own. 'It was a great week,' he said after the final. 'I'm really pleased with the tennis I'm playing now. Every match (I) try to learn something, try and learn from mistakes and keep getting better every day.' If Cruz keeps performing the way he did in Launceston, he'll go a long way to disproving the naysayers who believe he's been helped along by father Lleyton. There were nasty claims of 'nepotism' at the Australian Open when Cruz was given a wildcard into the qualifying tournament for the main draw. He lost in straight sets in the first round to veteran player Nikoloz Basilashvili. But leading sports psychologist Alan Mantle told Yahoo Sport Australia that Cruz needs to block out the noise and forge his own path. "Nepotism is a very hurtful word," Mantle said in January. "I believe anyone who plays at that top level has got there on their own merits. I'd be very surprised if favours were being done for sons or daughters of famous parents. "What I would say to Cruz is that when he hears that word (nepotism) he needs to think it's just what someone is saying about you, but it doesn't mean it is you. It's reputation versus character. Character is what you form about yourself and a reputation is something that other people form about you. "The white noise is always going to be there for him and that's something he won't be able to control. But he can control how he is going to process it and filter it. He has already shown a great deal of resilience to get where he is and that will hold him in good stead into the future."
Boston Globe
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Bruins must weigh the pros and cons of trading Brad Marchand
Pending UFAs such as Advertisement But what about captain Brad Marchand? Much like Frederic, Marchand's viability as a trade chip makes plenty of sense for a selling team such as the Bruins, given Marchand's standing as a pending unrestricted free agent. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up But the decision to move on from a team captain whose No. 63 sweater could one day hang in the TD Garden rafters is a call that Sweeney and Co. will not take lightly — especially with the veteran already As the Bruins mull their options in the coming days, here are the pros and cons of trading Marchand. PRO: Trading Marchand would give a retooling Bruins team a strong return If the Bruins opt for a more cautious sell-off, they'd stand to recoup a couple of draft picks by moving on from Frederic ( But if they are looking to actually accelerate their retool via a first-round pick, intriguing prospect, or young roster player, moving Marchand offers the greatest opportunity. Marchand, 36, is exactly the type of player that contending teams would pay a premium to acquire. He may not be the same franchise winger he was a few years ago, but he is still a productive middle-six forward on pace for 28 goals and 62 points this season. His two-way skillset, Stanley Cup pedigree, and knack for both producing in the playoffs (138 points in 157 postseason games) and pestering opponents make him a coveted player. Advertisement A Bruins franchise hindered by a barren prospect pipeline would welcome landing a second- or third-round pick for a player such as Frederic. But could the Bruins secure a haul for Marchand similar to the package they paid in 2018 to bring in a 33-year-old Rick Nash? Boston coughed up a 2018 first-round pick, two NHL roster players (Ryan Spooner and a depressed asset in Matt Beleskey) as well as a promising prospect (Ryan Lindgren) as the headliners of the deal. CON: Finding a replacement for Marchand is not easy, especially if the Bruins want a short retool Ultimately, the Bruins' decision might revolve around their retooling plan. Do they think they can aggressively build around franchise pillars already in place (David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy)? If the Bruins think they can right the ship this offseason, moving on from Marchand may not be the best move. An anemic Bruins offense that has tallied two goals or fewer in 32 of 62 games this season has felt the sting of moving on from an inconsistent scorer in Jake DeBrusk in free agency last summer. Trading Marchand would help Boston's long-term plans, no question. But if the Bruins really think they can rejigger their roster in record time to make the most of Pastrnak and McAvoy's prime, dealing Marchand would create yet another vacancy in Boston's already unimpressive forward corps. If the Bruins are able to bridge the gap on a new contract with Marchand moving forward — especially one at a lower rate than his current $6.125 million annual payout — having a 20-goal winger with Marchand's skillset stands as tremendous value. Advertisement All things considered, this Bruins team is ideally is looking to add scoring, rather than subtracting from an already listless roster. PRO: A trade eliminates risk of losing Marchand for nothing Both Marchand and Sweeney have said all of the right things when it comes to determining the captain's long-term future in Boston. Sweeney noted on Feb. 23 that making Marchand a 'Bruin for life' 'I've always planned on playing here my entire career. That hasn't changed,' Of course, both Steven Stamkos and Lightning GM Julien BriseBois also said all the right things in the months leading up to the Tampa Bay captain's pending free agency. In an ideal scenario, the Bruins and Marchand work out a deal that keeps him in a black and gold sweater for his entire career. But as evidenced by Stamkos's eventual free-agent exit from Tampa last July, those ideal situations don't always play out — not when business takes precedence over emotion and nostalgia. And if the Bruins and Marchand can't come to terms on a new contract before Friday's deadline, the Bruins might view a trade as the natural next step, especially if both parties don't feel as though they can bridge the gap on term or money. Advertisement If Marchand was willing to sign a short-term deal at a similar cheap value like previous Bruins captains like Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara, one would assume that the ink would have already been long dry on a contract at this point. But if Marchand is seeking a multi-year deal, the Bruins might be hesitant to agree to that contract — especially if it's at a payout similar to his current $6.125 million cap hit. Granted, the Bruins have made the most of Marchand's current deal — where they've reaped the benefits of having a top-five winger in his prime years making well below his projected contractual value. But if Marchand is looking for something akin to what Stamkos was seeking in terms of security and fiscal compensation (four years, $32 million with the Predators), the Bruins might have to accept that such a contractual impasse can't be remedied. If the Bruins feel as if they can't realistically find middle ground with Marchand, a trade — even if it hinders the team in the short term amid a quick retool — still stands as a better alternative than letting Marchand walk in July. Such a scenario where Marchand willingly signs elsewhere in free agency seems unheard of. Granted, a lot of Lightning fans and staffers probably thought the same thing exactly a year ago. Con: Marchand's leadership would be missed on a Bruins team in transition Speaking after Boston's loss to the Islanders last week, Marchand spoke like a veteran leader already looking to right the wrongs of the season … in 2025-26. 'Obviously it hasn't been the season that we've wanted and we haven't had the success that we would have liked this time of the year,' Marchand said. 'But the good thing is that we're coming together over it. Advertisement 'And at the end of the day, we may not achieve what we hope to this year, but that doesn't mean that we can't build for something greater and bring it back next year.'' As the Bruins look to the future and try to augment their roster, keeping Marchand might hold value beyond his on-ice contributions. Unlike in previous seasons where the Bruins' leadership corps was complemented by established veterans like Nick Foligno, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Pat Maroon, the Bruins are now one of the younger teams in the league. Beyond Marchand, the only other two players over age 30 are Coyle and Elias Lindholm. Amid the expected influx of new faces set to join Boston's roster this summer, Sweeney's musings last month seem to signal an emphasis on adding younger players capable of stepping into great roles moving forward. 'Do we make moves that acquire and restock? Can we find players that are a little further along and identify them properly? All of the above are all parts of the equation,' Sweeney said on Feb. 23, later adding. 'It's just about where the wheels spin. 'As a general manager, you're trying to improve your hockey club overall and improve organizational depth. So, we have to do a better job, and that's what will be tasked going forward.' As the last vestige of Boston's 2011 Cup run and the final link to a leadership grouping headlined by Bergeron and Chara, Marchand could still hold value to a Bruins team set to pen a new chapter moving forward. By the same token, keeping Marchand for the sake of said leadership — instead of flipping him for assets and putting the onus on a new cast of vets to lead the charge — might keep Boston in the same crossroads. Conor Ryan can be reached at
