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On December 12, 2024, a significant development unfolded in southern Lebanon as Israel began withdrawing its forces from the border region of Khiam. This move follows a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, which aims to bring an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has devastated the region since October 2023. The Israeli withdrawal, confirmed by …

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After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Udinese has had a strong start to this year’s Serie A campaign, moving up to 9th place with 20 points from 15 matches. However, the team experienced a challenging stretch between late October and early December, going winless in five games, with one draw and four losses. They managed to bounce back last Monday …

Rayo Vallecano has been an exciting team to follow in LaLiga this season. The team combines experienced players with emerging talents. Raúl de Tomás has been a standout up front, scoring regularly, while James Rodríguez continues to impress with his playmaking ability. Adrián Embarba brings pace and creativity on the wings, while defenders Andrei Ražiu and Florian Lejeune offer stability …

Juventus will be missing several key players for their upcoming match, including Bremer, McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez, and substitutes Cabal and Milik. These absences have impacted their performance, although Juventus still boasts the best defense in the league. On a positive note, striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has scored six goals this season, is back to full fitness. Last weekend, …

FC Augsburg continues to struggle in the Bundesliga, unable to break into the upper half of the table. Currently in 13th place, the team is only 5 points behind 5th place, and a strong run could propel them into the upper tiers. However, consistency remains their Achilles’ heel, as they’ve won only one of their last five Bundesliga matches. After …

This season, Mainz is showing more promise compared to last year, when it struggled until the end to secure its position. The team has had a solid start, sitting in 9th place, just 2 points behind 5th-place Wolfsburg. Despite a narrow 4-3 loss to Wolfsburg last week, Mainz is riding high on the back of impressive wins against Dortmund (3-1), …

The Biden administration has announced its intention to recognize and support a new Syrian government that disavows terrorism, eliminates chemical weapons, and upholds the rights of minorities and women. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the U.S. would collaborate with various groups within Syria and regional allies to ensure a smooth transition from the ousted regime of President Bashar …