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 Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is reported to have rejected approaches from both Arsenal and Liverpool in favour of extending his stay in the Bundesliga. Sane's current contract expires this summer and it was claimed earlier in the season that, as part of Bayern's desire to part ways with at least one winger, he could be sacrificed after failing to hold down a regular spot in Vincent Kompany's starting lineup. Free to be approached by clubs, Sane has received interest from Arsenal, whose manager, Mikel Arteta, worked with the German at Manchester City. Manchester United were speculatively linked and reports of interest from Liverpool emerged earlier this year. In the face of the interest in his services, Sane is believed to have agreed an extension with Bayern. Christian Falk notes the winger has snubbed Arsenal and Liverpool in favour of tying himself to the Bundesliga champions-elect until 2028. Sane is thought to have agreed to a significant pay cut to secure his cont...

 Alan Shearer insists Liverpool won’t have it easy next season if they retain the Premier League title with a number of improving sides set to challenge. The Reds lifted their 20th English top-flight title on Sunday by beating Tottenham 5-1 and making it impossible for Arsenal to catch them this season. Liverpool have looked likely to win the Premier League title for months and, with four games to spare, the Reds are one of the earliest teams to win it. Second-placed Arsenal have struggled to get close to Liverpool since the turn of the year but former Newcastle United striker Shearer “would be amazed” if the Reds had it so easy next season. Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast: “I would be amazed if Liverpool won it as easily next season. I don’t see that happening at all. “There are so many teams waiting to improve, Arsenal being one, Man City being another, Newcastle and Aston Villa as well. Chelsea are another one. “There are so many teams that are willing and have to ...

  Deputy Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono emphasized that the Red and White Village Cooperative program offers a solution to improve the village economy without burdening the state budget. In a statement here on Wednesday, Juliantono underlined that the program is designed to create a new, mutually beneficial economic ecosystem in villages as well as eliminate the predatory practices of loan sharks and online lenders that harm village communities. Through Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2025, the government targets the establishment of 80 thousand village cooperatives by July 2025, with operations of those cooperatives targeted to start in September 2025. The operational budget, estimated at Rp5 billion (around US$296,163) per cooperative, will come from a mix of the state budget, regional budgets, village funds, and banks. "This is not a burden but an investment for asset redistribution and economic equality," he remarked. The village cooperatives will carry ...

 The development of an area dedicated to governmental offices in Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara (IKN), in East Kalimantan Province is targeted for completion by June this year, according to the IKN Authority (OIKN). In a press release received by ANTARA in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday, OIKN Secretary Bimo Adi Nursanthyasto stated that this area encompasses palaces, as well as the headquarters of coordinating ministries and the State Secretariat Ministry. He emphasized that various supporting facilities and infrastructure, such as minimarkets, restaurants, ATMs, vending machines, and post offices, have been established to support this office zone. Nursanthyasto explained that the government considers these supporting facilities and infrastructure essential, as Nusantara City is envisioned as an integrated center for administrative and economic activities. Hence, he affirmed that the government has prioritized the development of an ecosystem that ensures civil s...

 The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. While the non-avian dinosaurs vanished, their legacy endured in a surprising way. Modern birds, the distant relatives of those ancient giants, carry within their DNA the story of that cataclysmic event. Scientists have uncovered these genetic imprints, offering new insights into how this mass extinction shaped the evolution of today’s birds. A Global Extinction Event The asteroid impact, known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, wiped out 76% of all animal life on Earth. This massive loss of biodiversity created a vacuum in ecosystems, allowing the survivors to diversify rapidly. Among these survivors were the ancestors of modern birds, who would evolve into the diverse array of species we see today. The Rise of Avian Ancestors In the aftermath of the extinction, the earliest ancestors of today’s birds began to emerge. These avian dinosaurs underwent si...

 Liverpool boss Arne Slot is preparing key talks with several players before the start of preseason training this summer. The Reds are on course to clinch the Premier League title in the coming weeks and Slot will then quickly turn his focus to planning for the 2025/26 campaign. With Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk tied down to contract extensions, Slot has completed his two most important pieces of transfer business, with the Dutch coach keeping the door open for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international has again dodged questioned over his future, as his present contract expires in June, with the 26-year-old weighing up a free transfer offer from Real Madrid. That saga could roll on into the final weeks of May, but Slot is planning for all eventualities, with Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher both tipped to leave. Nunez has struggled to make a consistent impact on Slot's plans this season, and has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid or former side ...

 England team-mates Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice were involved in a heated confrontation during Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Rice had been the star of the show in last week's first leg, scoring two stunning free-kicks to hand Arsenal a 3-0 win and put them in complete control of the quarter-final tie heading into the return match at the Bernabeu. He won his head-to-head battle against Bellingham at the Emirates, and got the better of the Real Madrid star again in Spain. But Bellingham refused to go down without a fight, and the pair were seen squaring up to each other in the first half as they jostled for the ball near the halfway line. However, it was actually an incident inside the opening three minutes that appeared to upset Bellingham, as he was knocked to the floor by Rice on the edge of the box, who regained possession while the referee waved play on. Bellingham appeared stunned at losing his first physical battle with Rice, and ...

  Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, as he commits his future to professional football. Though he's out of contract in the summer and now 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong in the Middle East and harbours dreams of lifting the 2026 World Cup next year. With 96 goals in 105 games for Al Nassr in all competitions since arriving in January 2023, the Portuguese forward has certainly ensured the spotlight has been on Saudi Arabia as well. He's still seeking a Saudi Pro League title or Asian Champions League crown to add to his medal collection, while the 1,000-goal mark is on the horizon but might require a couple of years yet. Fortunately for him, Marca is reporting that Ronaldo is set to sign a new deal with Al Nassr, providing him with the time to do so. How much Cristiano Ronaldo will earn with Al Nassr contract extension The report suggests that Ronaldo made clear his intentions to continue at Al Nassr in January, with ot...

 Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is considered a new pillar in the country’s economic development, according to Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Aminuddin Maruf . Speaking at the Dharma Santi BUMN 2025 summit in Jakarta on Sunday, Ma’ruf said Danantara is expected to become an integral part of the SOE ecosystem that promotes efficiency, accountability, and professional management. He emphasized that Danantara was created to help achieve the vision of making SOEs more competitive, visible, and impactful in contributing to the national economy. “This is a new entity in Indonesia’s economic civilization, reflecting our shared aspirations for more transparent and world-class SOEs,” he said. During the event, which celebrates Dharma Santi, a Hindu religious observance, Ma’ruf also called on Hindu leaders and community figures to support Danantara’s mission. “We ask for the blessings and support of Hindu leaders so that Danantara can align with our goals a...

  President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to visit the Amiri Diwan Palace in Doha on Sunday, to meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to witness some Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signing. The Presidential Secretariat informed on Sunday that this visit is Prabowo's key agenda aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Qatar, especially in strategic cross-sector cooperation. "At around 9:12 p.m Doha time (on Saturday), President Prabowo safely landed from his flight from Cairo to Doha," the Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media of the Presidential Secretariat, Yusuf Permana, said. President Prabowo warmly welcomed by representatives of the Qatari government and the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Doha. During the visit to the Amiri Diwan Palace, the President would be welcomed in a state ceremony style that included the playing of the national anthems of both countries and the guards of honor inspection. "There, the nati...

 New Chelsea signing Kendry Paez is currently training with Strasbourg. The 17-year-old Ecuador international will head to Stamford Bridge from Independiente del Valle this summer, after he turns 18, for a total package of €20m. Paez is currently undertaking an acclimatisation process. He has already made two visits to Cobham, including an extended period in February, and is now gaining experience at the Blues' sister club, with the chance to meet Liam Rosenior and work with the first-team squad. At this stage, the plan is for Paez to be part of the Club World Cup squad selected by Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca. It has not been decided yet whether a loan to Strasbourg is on the cards. The Blues intend to recall Djordje Petrovic and Andrey Santos, while the plan is for Mathis Amougou to spend 2025/26 with Strasbourg. However, should the west Londoners and Strasbourg both end up in the same European competition, BlueCo 22 would put the latter in a blind trust, allowing both to sti...

  Jude Bellingham may be one of the brightest stars at Real Madrid, but his fiery temperament is starting to draw unwanted attention. While his time at Borussia Dortmund was marked by brilliance on the pitch, it was also shadowed by stories of tension within the squad—his confrontational attitude and impulsive outbursts reportedly left a sour taste among teammates. Since arriving in Spain, he’s gone from the golden boy who won hearts with his gestures of humility to a player whose emotional outbursts now concern both fans and club officials. Incidents involving referees, VAR systems, and even teammates like Vinicius Jr. have stained his image, raising questions about whether the club’s emotional engine is beginning to overheat. Despite these behavioral concerns, Bellingham remains essential on the pitch, contributing 13 goals and 13 assists in 41 appearances this season. His blend of technique, intelligence, and leadership is invaluable to Madrid’s midfield. However, his growing f...

  The tourism sector could serve as a potential national economic defense for Indonesia in response to external pressures resulting from trade tariffs imposed by the US government, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated. Wardhana made the remarks in response to US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy on imported products from several countries, including Indonesia. Wardhana noted in a statement on Saturday that in the face of high tariffs on exports, Indonesia can capitalize on the tourism sector's vast potential as a significant source of foreign exchange that is not subject to trade barriers. "By attracting more foreign tourists, we can maintain the stability of the rupiah and foreign exchange reserves," she affirmed. Hence, Wardhana urged stakeholders in the tourism sector to focus on three main strategies in navigating the challenges of global trade dynamics. The first strategy involves positioning the tourism sector as a balancing service ...

 Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi affirmed that the government will optimize the management of the Eid al-Fitr homecoming return flow to ensure smooth transportation across land, sea, and air. "We will manage the return flow optimally as we have done during the homecoming flow last week. We will evaluate from last week's movement to prepare the return flow," Purwagandhi noted in his written statement The Transport Ministry has collaborated with other ministries and agencies, state-owned enterprises, and other relevant stakeholders, he stated, adding that the current plan to enhance transport facilities and infrastructure will stand. "We are also prepared to address any congestion that may occur at particular times," he added. The minister highlighted the work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy, which allows employees to work remotely, providing greater flexibility in deciding their return trip to the city where they are working. He said, the policy helped reduc...