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QATAR AIRWAYS SELLS CATHAY PACIFIC STAKE FOR $897 MILLION –  It marks its complete exit from Hong Kong’s flagship airline after eight years State-owned Qatar Airways has decided to sell its entire stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for about $897 million, marking its complete exit from Hong Kong’s flagship airline after eight years. Cathay said that the Doha-based carrier had approached it about selling its entire 9.7% stake, and it would repurchase the shareholding through a buyback at HK$10.8374 per share, roughly a 4% discount to its last closing share price. The Gulf carrier had bought the stake in November…

HAALAND HAUNTS FORMER CLUB DORTMUND – Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory in the Champions League Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, with Erling Haaland scoring against his former club and Phil Foden netting a brace. City dominated from the start, with Foden opening the scoring in the 22nd minute before Haaland doubled the lead seven minutes later, finishing off a superb run from Jeremy Doku.  Foden added his second in the 57th, curling a shot past Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Dortmund managed a late consolation…

U.S. TO PROVIDE $24 MILLION EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – It goes to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba after effect of Hurricane Melissa FS  The United States has announced 24 million dollars in emergency assistance for Caribbean nations devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five storm tore through the region last week, cutting off communities and leaving at least fifty people dead. The US State Department says specialist teams have already been deployed — to support immediate emergency response and assess longer-term humanitarian needs. Under the package authorised by the Trump Administration — Jamaica will receive around 12 million dollars, Haiti…

HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE UK TO GET BANK ACCOUNTS – The UK government has launched its new national financial inclusion strategy  The United Kingdom has launched a new national financial inclusion strategy — and for the first time — people experiencing homelessness will be able to open bank accounts with the country’s five largest lenders. The Treasury says the new approach is intended to ensure that financial services “work for everyone”. Under the scheme — Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide and Santander will remove the normal requirement for a fixed address when opening an account. Ministers say this is designed to…

RMT ACCEPTS THREE-YEAR PAY DEAL -For London Underground Staff The RMT union has accepted a three-year inflation-plus pay deal for  London Underground workers, ending the dispute that led to travel chaos in London in September and increasing drivers’ pay to nearly £80,000 by 2027. The deal, with an initial 3.4% increase backdated to this April, means London Underground staff pay will rise in line with RPI inflation – higher than the CPI rate normally used for index-linked pay rises – with guaranteed minimum rates if inflation falls, making the total deal worth at least 9.2%. The RMT said it would…

RAIL WORKER HAILED AS HERO – Rail worker Samir Zitouni named as man who intervened during mass stabbing on LNER service  British Transport Police have named the rail worker who intervened during Saturday’s mass stabbing on an LNER train — as 48-year-old Samir Zitouni. He remains critically unwell — but stable — in hospital. Police say Mr Zitouni placed himself directly in harm’s way to protect passengers, including a young girl, during the attack on the Doncaster to King’s Cross service. Officers say his actions are believed to have prevented further serious injury, and potentially saved multiple lives. A 32-year-old…

EUROPEAN COUNCIL APPROVES PAYMENT OF 1.8 BLN EUROS – This 5th regular disbursement of financial support to Ukraine totaling over €1.8 billion The European Council has authorised the fifth regular disbursement of financial support to Ukraine — worth more than one-point-eight billion euros. The payment forms part of the European Union’s wider assistance mechanism — designed to support Ukraine’s stability, recovery and administration in the midst of the ongoing war. Brussels says the funding will reinforce macro-financial stability — and help ensure the continued functioning of Ukraine’s public institutions. The money is being channelled through the “Ukraine Facility” — which…

CHINA BANS FOREIGN AI CHIPS- China has ordered data centres less than 30% complete to remove all installed foreign chips The Chinese government has reportedly issued guidance requiring new data centre projects that have received any state funds to only use domestically-made artificial intelligence chips. Chinese regulatory authorities have ordered such data centres that are less than 30% complete to remove all installed foreign chips, or cancel plans to purchase them, while projects in a more advanced stage will be decided on a case-by-case basis. The move could represent one of China’s most aggressive steps yet to eliminate foreign technology…

U.S. TO PROVIDE $24 MILLION EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – It goes to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba after effect of Hurricane Melissa The United States has announced 24 million dollars in emergency assistance for Caribbean nations devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five storm tore through the region last week, cutting off communities and leaving at least fifty people dead. The US State Department says specialist teams have already been deployed — to support immediate emergency response and assess longer-term humanitarian needs. Under the package authorised by the Trump Administration — Jamaica will receive around 12 million dollars, Haiti eight…

LIVERPOOL PREPARE FOR ANOTHER ‘TEST’ AGAINST REAL MADRID – Liverpool look to continue their winning ways in their match today at Anfield Liverpool will look to continue their winning ways in their Champions League fixture against Real Madrid at Anfield tonight. Arne Slot’s side beat Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday to end a four-match losing streak in the league.  Slot confirmed Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson Becker remain out for Tuesday evening. Slot also acknowledged the return of ex-Reds right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to his former home ground.