The government’s review of the deal is expected to conclude by late January. The culture secretary said the review would encompass questions about “the need for accurate presentation of news and free expression of opinion in newspapers.” In a maneuver that caught rivals off-guard, RedBird IMI said it would directly pay off the debt of …
Saudi Arabia Wins Bid to Host World Expo 2030
Saudi Arabia won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in a landslide on Tuesday, delivering a triumph to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, as he seeks to reshape the authoritarian country’s international image — and his own. The vote was held by the Bureau International des Expositions in …
Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley in Bid to Push GOP Past Trump
The political network founded by the Koch brothers is endorsing Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary race, giving her organizational muscle and financial heft as she battles Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida for second place in Iowa. The group announced its plans in a memo on Tuesday. The commitment by the network, Americans for …