The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €98.6 million ($115.5 million) on Apple Inc., Apple Distribution International Ltd., and Apple Italia Srl for abusing their dominant market position. The regulatory body stated that Apple violated Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) in the market for supplying platforms to developers for online distribution of applications to iOS users. According to the authority, Apple maintains “absolute dominance” in this market through its App Store, which serves as the exclusive platform for app distribution to iOS devices. AGCM said that Apple required third-party developers to obtain...
Japan Assembly to Restart World’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant
Japan is set to resume operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant: Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. The partial restart of the plant got the green light in a vote on Monday by the Niigata local government. Japan has reopened several nuclear facilities as it seeks to reduce emissions, reversing policy 15 years after 54 reactors were shut in the wake of the Fukushima disaster despite public opposition. Niigata prefecture’s assembly passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hideyo Hanazumi, who backed the restart last month, effectively allowing the plant to begin operations again. The plant was taken offline when Japan pulled the...
Sport Story: Achraf Hakimi With His CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award
Hakimi: “A strong start to the competition 💪🏽 “Thank you for the love and for the amazing atmosphere tonight”
Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto Celebrates President In A Heart Warm Message On His 59th Birthday
“My dear Bill, happy birthday! “Today, I thank God for the gift of your life, for the journey we have walked together, for your courage in moments of uncertainty, and for the steady love and discipline with which you carry the weight of leadership. I have seen your heart for Kenya, your tireless commitment to serve, and the quiet sacrifices that often go unseen. “As you mark another year, my prayer is that God grants you good health, inner peace, and renewed strength. May He surround you with wisdom, protect your steps, and reward your labour with hope for our...
Anthony Joshua Titles His Bout With Jake Paul As “ A Short Story.”
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Obi Slams House Of Representative On Refusing To Take A Stand Against Vote-Buying, Says “Credible Elections Cannot Be Built On Corrupt Foundations”
2023 Labour Party presidential hopeful an former governor of Anambra state Peter Obi, declared “Vote Buying Must Be Stopped at the Roots. “Just yesterday, Nigerians hoped that the House of Representatives would finally take a decisive stand against the cancer of vote-buying. This practice has long undermined our democracy and tarnished our nation’s credibility. Unfortunately, that hope was quickly extinguished. “By refusing to criminalise vote buying at the foundational stage of party primaries, the House has chosen to protect a broken system rather than safeguard the nation’s future. Credible elections cannot be built on corrupt foundations, and national progress cannot...
Bayern Munich Striker Harry Kane, Reflects On Successful 2025 After Reaching 100 Goals Contribution For Club
Harry Kane: “Ending the year on a high! Great performance today to round off a brilliant start to the season. On a personal note delighted to lead the boys out as captain and reach 100 goal contributions in the Bundesliga. “Time to recover over the winter break and go again in 2026 🙌” he stated.
