In the wake of Donald J. Trump’s reelection, he made a high-profile appearance at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event at Madison Square Garden, sitting alongside Elon Musk and Yasir al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The fund, through its subsidiary Sela, is close to creating a boxing league with TKO, majority controlled by Endeavor, with TKO to receive an equity stake and a share of revenue. Saudi Arabia’s involvement in boxing has grown, with plans for a new league featuring major fights and tournaments, backed by significant hosting fees and management fees for TKO.
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Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Turkey's largest opposition party is mobilizing rallies and boycotts against pro-government businesses to support its presidential candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is campaigning from jail after being arrested on corruption charges. University students are leading protests, sharing protest tips, and facing government crackdowns in response to the arrest, with the government accused of trying to silence opposition. The Republican People's Party is spearheading the resistance, calling for boycotts and early elections while vowing to stand by...
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