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As Newcastle United gears up to face Aston Villa on December 26, 2024, in an exciting Premier League fixture, historical performance leans slightly in favor of the home team. In their last 29 meetings, Newcastle has won 12 times, while Aston Villa has secured 7 victories, with 10 games ending in draws. Newcastle’s home form has been solid this season, …

As Manchester City gets ready to take on Everton in their Premier League match on December 26, 2024, history favors the home team. Over the last 37 meetings, Manchester City has claimed 20 victories, while Everton has won 11, with 6 draws. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating a competitive rivalry. At home, Manchester City has …

Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel stated on Friday that Hezbollah should understand that the Lebanese people will no longer accept being under its control or treated as second-class citizens. He emphasized that his stance is not about seeking revenge, nor about excluding or isolating anyone, including Hezbollah, Amal, and their supporters. However, he made it clear that all groups must abide …

U.S. diplomats met Syria’s newly appointed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Friday, marking the first official contact since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. This meeting comes amid international concerns over the direction of Syria’s leadership, with many powers seeking assurances that the country’s new authorities will be moderate and inclusive, particularly in regard to the rights of minorities, women, …

The leaders of Turkey and Iran held a meeting in Cairo at a summit involving eight Muslim-majority countries, marking their first direct talks since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Historically, Turkey and Iran have supported opposing sides in Syria’s prolonged civil war, with Turkey backing the opposition and Iran standing by Assad’s government. During the summit, Turkish President …

Israeli forces pulled out of the southern town of Bani Hayyan on Friday, two days after they entered the area. They moved their operations toward Markaba after carrying out demolitions, including bulldozing homes and clearing roads. The Bani Hayyan Municipality reported on Thursday that an elderly woman inside the town had gone missing during the incursion, and her whereabouts remain …

Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Jumblat, along with the Democratic Gathering bloc, has officially endorsed Army Chief General Joseph Aoun for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 9. Jumblat’s announcement makes him one of the first political figures to publicly back a candidate. Jumblat’s support for Aoun stems from his belief in the army’s crucial role …

Fulham, currently 8th in the Premier League and just one point behind 6th place, remains in contention for a European spot this season. The team has shown resilience, with only one loss in their last eight league games, which includes three wins and four draws. Their only defeat was an unexpected 1-4 loss to struggling Wolverhampton, but they quickly responded …