LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Although he was somewhat surprisingly left off the World Cup squad list, Cole Palmer had been called up for the upcoming Nations League fixtures; however, he will now have to postpone his debut with the England national team. According to BBC Sport, the Chelsea player is dealing with an injury that, while minor, will prevent him from joining the Three Lions squad. Thomas Tuchel is expected to call up Morgan Gibbs-White in his place; Gibbs-White also missed out on the World Cup but has enjoyed a strong start to the season with Nottingham Forest. Regarding the double-header against the Czech Republic and the matches against Spain and Croatia, the fitness of Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo—both substituted late in the game against Fulham—will also need to be assessed. If Mainoo is unable to make it, Everton midfielder James Garner could step in.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that Malta’s Budget speech will be delivered on October 26.

Abela said the Budget would confirm Malta’s economic resilience while maintaining support measures for households and businesses.

He pledged that fuel and energy subsidies would remain in place, saying Malta was the only country to have maintained such subsidies.

“I guarantee that they will remain,” Abela said.

The Prime Minister said, however, that the Budget would be realistic and take into account the international economic situation.

He reiterated the government’s opposition to austerity, saying its policies would continue to support young people, pensioners and workers.

Abela said the Budget would need to balance caution with continued support for pensioners, young people, workers and investors.

He said the government’s economic policy would seek to maintain confidence in Malta’s economy while continuing to provide support to key sectors of society.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta’s courts must be allowed to work independently following Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial.

Abela said he had exchanged correspondence with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with both agreeing that Malta should await the outcome of the appeal.

He said the appeal would be heard by three judges, including the Chief Justice, and warned against political interference in the courts, the Attorney General’s Office or the police.

The prosecution is expected to appeal Fenech’s acquittal within the next five working-day period.

Justice Minister Clifton Grima also defended the independence of the courts, saying justice must be based on evidence and the law rather than assumptions. Grima said politicians should not decide who is guilty or innocent, stressing that this was a matter for the courts.

He said there could be disagreement with a verdict, but that this should not undermine the judicial process or the institutions responsible for administering justice.

Grima also addressed criticism of Malta’s jury system following Fenech’s acquittal, questioning why such criticism had not been raised before the verdict.

On the police questioning of four jurors, Grima said investigations should be taken seriously but stressed that an investigation was not a verdict.

He urged people not to draw conclusions before all the facts had been established, saying institutions should be allowed to complete their work.

Grima reiterated that there should be no impunity for those responsible for Caruana Galizia’s murder, while insisting that guilt must be established through evidence and according to law.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, met with Luigi Di Maio, the European Union Special Representative for the Gulf region, in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki, the two discussed regional developments, focusing particularly on the situation in Yemen, the Iran crisis, and developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of de-escalation and returning to a political and negotiating path to strengthen regional security and stability, while also reiterating the need to ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with international law. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on prospects for developing cooperation between Egypt and the European Union across various sectors—particularly regarding the economy, trade, and investment—as well as on strengthening coordination in the energy sector, for the mutual benefit of both parties.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Italy national team will gather this evening at the Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano, where training will begin tomorrow ahead of the first four matches of the Nations League group stage.

Following yesterday’s league match against Inter, Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante is unavailable due to a physical problem and will therefore be unable to join the squad. At the same time, head coach Roberto Mancini has called up Como midfielder Samuele Ricci, who will join the group in the coming hours.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), Massimo Pessina (Bologna), Guglielmo Vicario (Juventus).

Defenders: Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal), Diego Coppola (Paris FC), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Dimarco (Inter), Daniele Ghilardi (Roma), Michael Kayode (Brentford), Eddy Kouadio (Monza), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta).

Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter), Issa Doumbia (Sporting CP), Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina), Davide Frattesi (Lazio), Rolando Mandragora (Torino), Samuele Ricci (Como), Alessandro Romano (Cagliari), Sandro Tonali (Tottenham).

Forwards: Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna), Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter), Sebastiano Esposito (Sassuolo), Samuele Inacio (Borussia Dortmund), Moise Kean (Como), Daniel Maldini (Cagliari), Giacomo Raspadori (Atalanta), Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta), Antonio Vergara (Napoli), Nicolò Zaniolo (Udinese), Mohamed Alì Zoma (Nuremberg).

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona are tying down Raphinha, Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal. Sporting director Deco announced the contract extensions of the three players during the club’s general assembly.

As for the Brazilian, “we have agreed that he will stay until 2030.” Deco also announced that negotiations over new deals for Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal are well advanced.

Espart is currently under contract until June 30, 2028, while Bernal’s deal expires in 2029. Both extensions have already been agreed verbally and negotiations will continue in the coming days: the full-back will sign a new contract until 2030, while the midfielder will extend his deal until 2031.

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WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – “It was a great privilege to present my credentials as Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, in the Oval Office at the White House.” Marco Micallef, a Maltese diplomat currently appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the United States, wrote this in a post on LinkedIn.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Tunisian President Kais Saïed has tasked Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti with leading the Tunisian delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to take place in New York from September 22 to 29. The Tunisian Foreign Ministry announced this.

Nafti will deliver Tunisia’s statement during the Assembly’s general debate, presenting Tunis’s positions on key regional and international issues. The minister will also attend a series of official meetings and high-level events focusing, among other topics, on the right to development, the effects of rising sea levels, pandemic prevention and response, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

During his mission in New York, Nafti will also chair the coordination meeting of Arab foreign ministers and take part in regional ministerial meetings. Bilateral talks are also scheduled with counterparts from friendly and brotherly countries, as well as with representatives of international organizations.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – No Brazil call-up for Wesley. The Brazilian Roma winger, who had already missed the World Cup due to injury, will remain at Trigoria during the extended international break after suffering discomfort in his right thigh during the match against Inter, in which he played the full 90 minutes. His condition will be assessed on Monday when training resumes.

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WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The United States Department of State has approved and notified Congress of a possible $24.3 billion military sale to Saudi Arabia. The maximum package includes 48 conventional takeoff and landing F-35 Lightning II aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines, including one spare, as well as simulators, training, and technical and logistical support.

The first political hurdle in Washington has therefore been cleared, but this does not yet amount to a contract. According to Washington, the deal would strengthen the defense of Saudi territory, enhance the country’s ability to respond to current and future threats, and improve interoperability with US, regional, and NATO forces.

The notification states that the supply “will not alter the military balance in the region,” a sensitive point because Israel remains the only Middle Eastern operator of the F-35, and US legislation protects its qualitative military edge. If finalized, the purchase would give Riyadh two stealth squadrons and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, as part of the modernization of the Royal Saudi Air Force, which currently relies primarily on F-15s, Eurofighter Typhoons, and Tornados. The main contractors would be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Pratt & Whitney Military Engines; no additional US personnel are expected to be deployed to the Kingdom.

The process, however, remains open: Congress can review and block the sale, while the quantity, value, configuration, and delivery schedule will depend on negotiations and the agreements ultimately signed.

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