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Arsenal recently triumphed 3-2 over Crystal Palace in the English League Cup, advancing to the semi-finals. The two teams met again last weekend in the Premier League, where Arsenal currently sits in 3rd place, 4 points behind Chelsea in 2nd and 6 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Earlier in December, Arsenal dropped points in matches against Fulham (1-1) and Everton …

Brighton has been struggling lately, managing only two draws and two losses in their last four games. They recently drew 2-2 with Leicester, a team ranked lower than them, and lost 1-3 to Crystal Palace. Despite their recent form, they remain in 9th place in the Premier League, just one point shy of a European qualification spot. At home, they’ve …

A video that recently circulated online featuring Lebanese pop star Ragheb Alameh speaking on the phone with Emirati singer Abdullah Belkheir sparked anger among many Lebanese citizens. In the video, Alameh appeared to praise the killing of former Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah, a highly revered figure among his supporters and even some non-supporters of Hezbollah, was killed in …

The Lebanese Army has taken control of a key site belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC) in Qousaya, located in the Beqaa Valley. This move is part of a broader effort by the Lebanese military to assert control over areas previously held by various armed groups. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced …

United Nations peacekeepers and interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati have urged the Israeli military to expedite its withdrawal from Lebanon, following nearly a month of a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, emphasized the need for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to accelerate their withdrawal and for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated there is some advancement in the negotiations for a hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, though he did not specify a timeline for a potential agreement. Around 100 of the approximately 250 individuals taken hostage during the Hamas-led raid on Israel on October 7, 2023, remain in Gaza. It is believed that at …

In a significant development, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly acknowledged that Israel was responsible for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July 2024. Haniyeh, who had been Hamas’s overall leader until his death, was killed during a visit to Tehran. This admission marks the first time Israel has officially claimed responsibility for the operation. Minister …

Chelsea is currently on an excellent run, having won eight consecutive matches across all competitions. Ahead of their match against Everton on Sunday, the Blues are in great form, especially after a commanding 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers, which wrapped up their European group stage. In the Premier League, Chelsea is performing strongly, sitting in second place, just two points …