New Zealand’s foreign mininster discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting geopolitical alliances, and diplomacy.
In a shifting world order, New Zealand’s foreign policy faces new tests, from Gaza to the Pacific. Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Talk to Al Jazeera about why his government has stopped short of recognising a Palestinian state, how small nations can stay neutral amid the United States-China rivalry, and whether multilateralism still protects the weak from the will of the powerful.
Kai Havertz has undergone surgery on his kneeCredit: Getty
SunSport understands that Havertz has shared his time between London Colney and his native Germany, being assessed by doctors to determine the severity of the issue.
And the Gunners have since decided to take precautionary measures with Havertz going under the knife for the second time in six months.
A club statement read: “Further to sustaining a knee injury after our recent game against Manchester United on 17 August, subsequent assessments and specialist reviews with Kai confirmed that surgery would be required.
“Today, Kai underwent a successful minor surgical procedure.
“He will shortly begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with everyone fully focused on supporting Kai to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”
Havertz had a hamstring operation back in February that saw him only return for the final two games of last term, but this minor procedure is not expected to keep him out for a similar period.
It now leaves boss Mikel Arteta relying on summer signing Viktor Gyokeres to lead the line without any back-up for at least the next few weeks.
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Mikel Arteta now has just one available strikerCredit: Getty
Gabriel Jesus – Arsenal’s third-choice No.9 – is also still on the recovery table, expected to return towards the end of 2025 after an ACL reconstruction in January.
However, Arsenal are confident that they have the squad to deal with the absence, hijacking Tottenham’s £68m deal for Eberechi Eze last week 24 hours after Havertz’s injury news.
Arteta gives update on Saka and Odegaard after Arsenal stars suffer injuries
Arteta does have options – playing midfielder Mikel Merino and winger Leandro Trossard down the middle for large parts of last season.
Arsenal’s Raheem Sterling and Chelsea’s Lauren James have been named on a five-player list recognising the most influential black people in British football.
Aston Villa and England’s Tyrone Mings, Tottenham and Brazil’s Richarlison and QPR’s Kasha Petit are also named on the Football Black List for 2024.
The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game.
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is among the inclusions in the coaching category.
He is joined by Port Vale boss Darren Moore, England Under-21 assistant head coach Ashley Cole, Watford Women’s Renee Hector and Arsenal Women’s Under-21s coach Carly Williams.
The lists are compiled across eight categories, including an ‘ones to watch’ category to identify talents under 30, are decided by a panel of experts with representatives from the Premier League, Professional Footballers’ Association, League Managers’ Association, EFL and anti-racism group Kick It Out.
Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List, said: “The Football Black List once again serves as a reminder of the incredible impact black communities are making in football.
“It is also vital that while we celebrate the exceptional people on the list, we recognise the ongoing underrepresentation of black people away from playing – in the boardrooms, dugouts and leadership teams across the game.
