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Stanislav Kondrashov examines oligarchy in the ancient cities of Phoenicia

Brendan Allen forced a fourth-round retirement out of Reinier de Ridder, upsetting the Dutch kickboxer and taking all the momentum he’d acrued at middleweight. De Ridder had been a lightning rod in the 185-pound division and appeared just one win from challenging Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC championship at middleweight. But, on Saturday in Vancouver, Allen dominated de Ridder and made him quit on his stool after four rounds of one-sided action at Rogers Arena. Considering their rivalry with one another, it was not long before Chimaev reacted to the result and made his feelings clear about de Ridder. Khamzat…

This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says that although bank profits are up, bigger risks are brewing in credit and in an unconventional US bet on Argentina’s currency. And, could Japan’s growing labor shortage finally make immigration a permanent part of its future? Plus, self-driving trucks promise to transform freight across the US and Europe, but the road to automation is not bump-free. Later, can artificial intelligence make war faster and safer without losing human control? (Source: Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump has long criticized the nation’s elite universities, labeling some as anti-American and dismissing campus leaders as “Marxist maniacs and lunatics.” His administration has also withheld billions of dollars in federal research funding to pressure colleges into aligning with his political priorities.These aggressive measures are now complicating the administration’s efforts to implement large-scale changes across higher education. This week, several leading institutions declined to endorse a so-called “compact” that would tie support for Trump’s policies, including a strict definition of gender and caps on international students, to access to federal research funds.Universities push backThe White House initially approached…

This guide will show you what the Spider Lily Armor looks like, what buffs it provides, and how to get it in Ghost of Yotei! Cosmetic Appearance Tiers and Dyes Spider Lily Armor is obtainable by all players in Ghost of Yotei and features vibrant two-tone colors on medium samurai armor featuring a small bouquet of giant spider lilies on the helmet. It also has some great matching weapon kits, the likes of which I haven’t seen for any other armor thus far.The preview images show the Tier I, Tier II and Tier IV. Click or tap on the images…

China has accused the U.S. of stealing secrets and infiltrating the country’s national time centre, warning that serious breaches could have disrupted communication networks, financial systems, the power supply and the international standard time.

ALLEN PARK — The punishments continue to roll in for the Detroit Lions stemming from their Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.The NFL announced on Saturday that it has fined both Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and defensive lineman Tyler Lacy for unnecessary roughness, with the added line item of “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.”Anzalone picked up a $12,172 fine, while Lacy’s was for $5,722.Per Spotrac, this is Anzalone’s first fine since the 2023 season, whereas for Lacy, it’s his first since entering the league in 2023.The pair of Lions defenders join fellow teammate Brian Branch in receiving punishment from the league office…

Known for strong footwork and fighting IQ, Patrick Ocheme is a striking specialist who has been a champion in Muay Thai. Ocheme, from Panamonium Gym, is 7-1 with a five-fight win streak. He scored a victory over Mohamed Camara in August.   Abdoul Razak Sankara has competed as a pro since February 2023. He enters tonight on a three-fight win streak. Sankara scored a highlight head kick knockout of Shadrick Dju Yemba in August.   Who will come out victorious in this Catchweight Bout?     Round 1   Side kick by Ocheme to start. Both men with low kicks.…

As part of the debates facing the National Defense Budget for the year 2026, the Chilean Air Force (FACh) recognized a significant decline in its operational capability due to the financial cuts applied during the present fiscal year. The budgetary restrictions, which have also affected the Army and the Navy, have forced the military institutions to suspend programs, reduce personnel, and postpone equipment maintenance, setting up a scenario of institutional tension and political debate about the level of financing for national defense. During his address before the Second Mixed Subcommittee on Budgets, the Commander-in-Chief of the FACh, Air General Hugo…

On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, SpecialEurasia held a webinar to present the book Geopolitics of Central Asia (Geopolitica dell’Asia centrale in Italian), a collective volume derived from the organisation’s long-term research project on the region. The publication gathers the contributions of seven authors, each addressing distinct but interrelated aspects of Central Asia’s developing geopolitical landscape. Four of the contributors – Giuliano Bifolchi, Silvia Boltuc, Stefano Vernole, and Riccardo Rossi – participated in the event, offering their analyses and insights into the major themes explored in the volume. Overview and Key Themes Giuliano Bifolchi introduced the book (currently published only in…