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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday that American officials have had direct communication with the terrorist-designated rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a leading role in the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Blinken, speaking at a press conference in Jordan, was the first U.S. official to publicly acknowledge these contacts between the Biden administration …

Atalanta’s impressive nine-game winning streak across all competitions was broken last week when they suffered a 2-3 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. The defeat was especially painful as they missed a golden opportunity in the final moments of the match when Retegui, unmarked in front of goal, failed to convert a tense cross from Lookman. This past …

AS Roma, a club with nine Italian Cup titles, has not won the competition since 2008 and has not reached a final in over a decade. However, the team is aiming for a fresh start in this year’s tournament, following an impressive run of form. Roma recently secured a 4-1 home win against Lecce, followed by a 3-0 victory over …

In Liga Portugal, Nacional has been balancing youthful energy with experienced players. Key figures like goalkeeper Lucas França, defenders Léo Santos and Ulisses, and midfielder Matheus Dias have played important roles in the team’s recent performances. In attack, Dyego Sousa and Adrián Butzke have contributed significantly, helping Nacional stay competitive in the league. Benfica, managed by Roger Schmidt, has been …

Tottenham, still seeking their first trophy, will look to the EFL Cup as a potential starting point for success, though they face a difficult challenge. In recent weeks, Spurs have struggled at home, failing to secure a win in their last four matches across all competitions. This includes losses to Ipswich (1-2), a draw with AS Roma in the Europa …

Germany’s foreign minister has issued a strong warning to anyone involved in atrocities under the regime of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, stating that they will face legal consequences if they attempt to seek refuge in Germany. The country has been a major destination for Syrian refugees over the past decade, with several hundred thousand Syrians currently living there. In …

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged Syrians who sought refuge in Lebanon to return home following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Mikati highlighted that Lebanon, with a population of 5.8 million, is currently hosting around two million Syrians, with over 800,000 registered with the United Nations. This makes Lebanon the country with the highest number of refugees per …

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, urged for the swift removal of Western sanctions following the removal of President Bashar Assad. For years, the Syrian government has been subjected to strict sanctions from the United States, European Union, and other nations, due to Assad’s violent crackdown on what initially began as peaceful protests in 2011, eventually escalating …