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Syrian opposition sources have reported that insurgents have taken control of a key border crossing with Jordan, forcing Syrian authorities to withdraw from the area. Following this development, Jordan’s Interior Minister al-Frayeh announced the closure of the Naseeb border crossing due to the security situation on the Syrian side. Videos shared by opposition activists online showed individuals storming the crossing, …

West Ham United has been navigating the Premier League with a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. Key figures such as Michail Antonio, a proven goal scorer, and Jarrod Bowen, an energetic winger, have been central to the team’s efforts. Defenders Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell offer stability at the back, while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski remains a dependable presence …

Since their loss in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw, Atalanta has been improving in terms of both quality and confidence, particularly in the Champions League. The team is currently in fourth place in their group, with a notable 6-1 victory over Young Boys in Switzerland two weeks ago. Prior to that, they had impressive wins against Stuttgart (2-0) and …

Bayer Leverkusen enjoyed their most successful season in history last year, winning both the Bundesliga and the German Cup. However, their fairytale run ended in the Europa League final, where they were defeated by Atalanta Bergamo, losing 0-3 after a hat-trick from Lookman. Despite this, the Germans have made an impressive start in the current European competition, securing a dominant …

Stade Brestois was unable to secure an upset against FC Barcelona on the final matchday. Despite putting in a respectable performance, the team could not compete with the strength of the Catalan side, suffering their first defeat in this Champions League campaign. However, this marks an impressive achievement for Brest, as it is their first time ever participating in a …

Dinamo Zagreb’s recent loss to Borussia Dortmund, a 0-3 defeat at home, ended their three-match unbeaten streak in the Champions League. This followed their disappointing 9-2 loss to Bayern Munich on the opening day of the competition. However, the Croatian side managed to recover somewhat, drawing 2-2 with Monaco and then securing consecutive wins over Salzburg (0-2) and Slovan Bratislava …

Speaker Nabih Berri, who had previously called for a parliamentary session to elect a new president next month, expressed confidence that a president will be chosen on January 9, according to a key parliamentary source speaking to Kuwaiti newspaper al-Anbaa. The source, in comments published Thursday, indicated that the vote would likely take place in open sessions. The source emphasized …

Syrian insurgents entered the central city of Hama on Thursday, after days of intense fighting with government forces, continuing their week-long offensive that has seen them take control of large parts of Syria. The Syrian army confirmed its withdrawal from Hama, citing a breakthrough by insurgents in the city’s defenses, marking another significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad. The army …