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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Turkey has conveyed its views on Syria strikes to Israel via intelligence agency
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey has conveyed its views regarding Israel's air strikes on Syria to Israeli authorities via its intelligence agency, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday, adding Ankara was also in close contact with regional powers and the U.S. Turkey has condemned Israel's strikes against other regional countries, including Lebanon, Iran and Syria, while calling its military assault on Gaza a genocide. It has halted all trade and recalled its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations too. Speaking to state media in New York, Fidan said he was in close contact with Tom Barrack, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, adding he had discussed the issue in phone calls with his Syrian, Jordanian, and Saudi Arabian counterparts. "At the same time, we have conveyed our own views on the matter to the Israelis via our intelligence agency, that we do not want an instability here," Fidan said, and added Syria's new government could not solve the conflict without measures to ensure security in the region. Solve the daily Crossword
The South African
5 hours ago
- Business
- The South African
PSL transfer news: Orlando Pirates set to earn over R150m
Orlando Pirates could potentially earn R150 million from the sales of Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng. Both players were instrumental in the Buccaneers' run to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. Nkota recently made a high-profile move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. He is expected to sign a three-year deal that will reportedly see him earn over R12 million annually. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the transfer fee for Nkota is around £1.5 million (R36 million), with additional add-ons that could elevate the total to £2.15 million (R52 million) if certain performance targets are met. Meanwhile, Mofokeng could leave Orlando Pirates for a substantial R120 million, with Dutch giants PSV showing interest in signing the talented young winger in the coming days. 'R100 million is like a round figure. It's more than that! The amount they were negotiating for was initially R120 million. You know it's not exactly what you want that you get, and that's why they are talking about the R100 million, but it's believed to be more than that,' the insider told Soccer Laduma . Should Orlando Pirates successfully sell Mofokeng to PSV, they could very well exceed R150 million in earnings during this transfer period. Both players came up through the club's development system and competed in the DSTV Diski Challenge just three years ago. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Ekitike is versatile and smart'
Newcastle's interest in Hugo Ekitike goes back to January 2022, the first transfer window with their Saudi Arabian owners. Back then they were unable to make a deal work and in the summer they ultimately chose Alexander Isak instead. Advertisement But the admiration has remained for a player who started at Reims and left for Paris St-Germain in 2023 but failed to make an impact and had a spell on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt before joining the Bundesliga club permanently last summer. "His tactical understanding is one of his great strengths," German football writer Constantin Eckner told BBC Sport. "He served as a lone striker as well as part of a two-striker set-up under Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmoller. "During the first half of last season, Ekitike and Omar Marmoush formed a fearsome strike pairing which was torn apart when Manchester City signed Marmoush for £63m in January. Advertisement "Subsequently, Frankfurt did not acquire a replacement for Marmoush and instead changed the tactical set-up, with Ekitike the lone striker. "He is versatile and not just a striker who feels at home inside the box. Ekitike might not be the most dynamic player, but he can get past defenders with smart moves." Eckner also said Frankfurt's sporting director Markus Krosche has stated the club will not let Ekitike go for less than £86m. He added: "It seems as if the Bundesliga side are fine with selling yet another top player to a Premier League club. "Their current model is that they find these gems, try to develop them and then fund their next signings through the money they generate." Read more on Ekitike here
Filipino Times
11 hours ago
- General
- Filipino Times
8 Filipino Seafarers Rescued from Distressed Vessel MV Eternity C Arriving in PH Tonight
Eight Filipino crew members from the cargo ship MV Eternity C are set to arrive in the Philippines tonight, days after being rescued at sea near the Port of Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The vessel, which was sailing under a foreign flag, reportedly encountered mechanical and navigational issues, leaving it stranded and unable to proceed to its destination. The situation endangered the lives of the crew on board, prompting local authorities in Saudi Arabia to initiate a rescue operation. On July 14, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Consul General Rommel Romato, along with Labor Attaché Fidel Macauyag of the Migrant Workers Office and OWWA personnel, met the seafarers upon their arrival at the port. The team provided immediate humanitarian aid, including emergency travel documents, temporary shelter, and medical evaluation at a nearby hospital to ensure their safety and well-being. The Consulate expressed deep gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for its swift and coordinated assistance, which was crucial in facilitating the safe recovery and repatriation of the Filipino nationals. The rescued crew members are expected to be flown home tonight, where they will receive further support from concerned government agencies.
Sydney Morning Herald
13 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tuivasa-Sheck on verge of joining Saudi-backed rebel rugby comp on $1m deal
'I raised it at a recent CEO's meeting to ensure everyone's aware of the real and genuine Rugby 360 concept,' George said on Wednesday. 'I'm aware of players that have been interviewed and engaged with. I'm aware of the significant financial opportunities that it could bring, particularly around the branding of the players as individuals. 'I needed to alert everyone so that they are across this and what it could bring in the next few years, because it's a real and genuine concept that is growing momentum and could be quite attractive to any number of players. My understanding is that the financial windfalls are real and they're significant. I'm sure that the financial windfalls are far greater than anything we've ever seen before in rugby.' Nine's Danny Weidler reported on Monday that Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is also on the radar of R360 organisers. Fellow Storm teammate Nelson Asofa-Solomona is another name being discussed. The R360 competition has private equity and Saudi Arabian money behind the concept, with organisers moving to reach their desired target of players before September to meet the contractual obligations that will trigger the financial backing it requires to get off the ground. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has bankrolled LIV Golf, the Saudi football league, which has had Cristiano Ronaldo as its marquee player, and won hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Former England rugby international Mike Tindall is the public face of R360. Tindall, who is married to British royal family member Zara Phillips, is in Australia to watch the British and Irish Lions series. The concept will follow a hybrid model of Formula 1 and the Indian Premier League, with private owners to invest in franchises all around the world. Loading The players who agree to sign with R360 aren't signing for specific franchises but rather to the competition itself, with the potential of auctions and drafts being floated. One model being discussed will see a joint Australia and New Zealand-based franchise as well as teams based in the United States, France, England, South America, Asia and South Africa in an eight-team competition that could grow to as large as 12 teams. Competition organisers want to launch a one-off tournament next season, potentially from July to September, before adopting a regular format in 2027. The intended format in 2027 will see the competition split into two blocks, with the first half of the tournament played between March and May and the second stage played between September and December. That window is largely in competition with the NRL, which currently runs from March to October. 'I spoke to Andrew Abdo about it too, because the NRL should be right across it as well,' George said. 'They need to understand whether there's any opportunity with it rather than fight against it. As I understand it, current rugby jurisdictions are against it. 'Maybe it's an opportunity for the NRL to look at having access to a talent pool at a particular time of the year. I'm not sure if those times and opportunities will come to light, but as a game we need to be across it.'
