The 1st edition of the National Sports, Entertainment and Leisure Exhibition (SDL Expo 2026) opened on Thursday at the Sétif amusement park, with the participation of 48 exhibitors from many wilayas of the country. Mr. Khaled Mehennaoui, director of the Culture and Tourism Office of the commune of Sétif, initiating structure of this event, indicated, in a statement to the APS, that this fair which will continue until next Sunday, is organized in coordination with the Popular Assembly (APC) and two private companies, under the supervision of the wali of Sétif, Mr. Mustapha Limani. Registered as part of the annual program of the Office of culture and tourism, the show, “the first of its kind in the wilaya of Sétif”, stands out both for its importance and for the diversity of exhibitors (sports associations in different disciplines and manufacturers of sports equipment, in particular). During the four days of the show, the event will offer 15 conferences led by specialists and experts in the field, who will address four main themes: “the national strategy for sport, leisure and entertainment,” “sport as a vector of healthy behaviors,” “the integration of technology in sport” and ” “sports training,” according to Mr. Mehnnaoui. For his part, Mr. Nabil Demdoum, president of the Wilaya Association “Sport for All,” reporting to the youth and sports directorate, emphasized that the presence of his association in this “event” aims, in addition to supervising inter-district football tournaments, to promote new services and new sporting and recreational activities such as sport fishing, teqball (a sport combining football and table tennis), speedball and hockey, among others. For his part, Mr. Hicham Bouaoud, director of a football sports academy, believing that this space “represents a unique opportunity to bring young people together and spark exchanges,” stressed that the academy he directs has “concluded, from the first hours of the show, a partnership agreement with a national company specialized in the manufacture of footballs conforming to the specifications of the International Football Federation (FIFA). The show was inaugurated by the wali of Sétif, Mr. Mustapha Limani, accompanied by the president of the Communal Popular Assembly (APC), Hamza Belayat, in the presence of representatives of numerous companies operating in the field of sports and leisure and actors from civil society.
Sale of World Cup 2026 tickets: California concerned about “potential deceptive commercial practices”
The Attorney General of California, Rob Bonta, on Wednesday requested clarification from Fifa on “potential deceptive commercial practices” linked to the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada (June 11 – July 19). investigation by the media The Athletic which reveals that several supporters who purchased “category 1” tickets, the most expensive, were allocated seats initially presented as lower category. The attorney general sent his questions to Fifa in a letter he published, about a “potential violation of Californian law” which “offers strong protection to consumers”, wondering if the body “sold tickets from categories presented on stadium maps, before modifying these categories a posteriori when allocating seats.” California will host World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Santa Clara, near San Francisco. Exorbitant ticket prices have for several months been a reason for tension before the first 48-country World Cup. “We look forward to receiving the requested information. to Fifa for our ongoing examination,” said Mr. Bonta, who notably requested copies of the stadium plans and the dates of their modification, as well as the number of supporters having inherited a lower category ticket. Californian consumers who believe they have been deceived are invited by the prosecutor to bring complaint. Fifa responded in April to The Athletic that the plans of the stadiums presented for purchase, and subsequently modified, were “indicative”.
89 dead following bad weather in northern India/bad weather in India
At least 89 people have died following bad weather in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said Thursday. Casualties were reported in several districts of the state on Wednesday due to bad weather, including strong winds, heavy rains and lightning, according to authorities. Due to “unfavorable weather conditions”, 89 people died and 53 others were injured, the state relief commissioner said on social media. Continuous monitoring is underway “through direct communication with district officials” to ensure that “the necessary funds are made available to them,” he said. added. Earlier, authorities announced an initial toll of 15 dead and eight injured in separate incidents that occurred Wednesday evening in Bhadohi district, following violent thunderstorms that hit the region. Trees and electricity poles had fallen due to strong winds, causing the loss of life, said Shailesh Kumar, a senior civil official. Nine other people died and 16 were injured when a violent storm hit Fatehpur district. “Teams of administrative officials are continuously monitoring the affected areas,” police said on social media on Thursday. Deaths were also reported in Budaun, where five people died in storm-related incidents, and one death was recorded in Sonbhadra district, according to the Press Trust of India. At the same time, rains hit parts of the capital, New Delhi, also affecting air traffic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
France: the unemployment rate reaches its highest level in five years
The unemployment rate in France rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching its highest level since the first quarter of 2021, according to a report published Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). According to published data, the number of unemployed as defined by the International Labor Office (ILO) stood at 2.6 million in the first quarter, or 68,000 more than in the previous quarter. Over one year, unemployment has increased in all age groups. Young people were the most affected: among 15-24 year olds, it increased by two points over one year, to reach 21.1%.
Currency: the dollar on the rise against the euro
The dollar was up on Friday against the euro, in a market still affected by changes in geopolitical factors. In the morning, the American currency gained 0.29% against the single European currency, at 1.1635 dollars for one euro, and 0.31% against the pound sterling, at 1.3361 dollars. Already propelled by a global economic context made uncertain by the military escalation in the Gulf and the Middle East, the interest rates on British government bonds climbed on Friday. The 10-year rate soared to 5.144%, a level it had not seen since the financial crisis of 2008, while the 30-year rate reached around 10:30 GMT a peak since 1998, at 5.817%.
China launches Lijian-1 Y13 rocket to put five satellites into orbit
China launched a Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket on Friday to put five satellites into orbit, the Xinhua news agency reported. The rocket took off at 12:33 p.m. (Beijing time) from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China, it said. It succeeded in placing the satellites in their planned orbits, it was specified.
9 security personnel killed, 21 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan
At least nine members of the security services were killed and 21 others injured after an individual driving a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a scout camp in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (northwest) on Thursday evening, reports said. media. The explosion occurred at the headquarters of the scouts in the district of Bajaur, police sources told the media. According to the first information provided by the same sources, the trapped vehicle approached the main entrance to the compound and exploded after security officers attempted to arrest it, damaging the gate and walls of the compound. Several terrorists were also killed during the exchange of fire, it was added.
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