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Crystal Palace has been performing well in the Premier League this season, thanks to a balanced mix of experienced defenders and energetic midfielders. Joel Ward and Tyrick Mitchell have been dependable in defense, while Jefferson Lerma has been key in the middle, providing both defensive support and attacking contributions. Eberechi Eze continues to be a creative force in attack, and …

Girona FC has been making a significant impact in LaLiga with their exciting and dynamic squad. The team boasts key players like Arnau Martínez in defense, Yangel Herrera and Donny van de Beek in midfield, and Bryan Gil and Arnaut Danjuma on the wings. Up front, Bojan Miovski and Cristhian Stuani have been crucial to their attacking efforts. With a …

Real Betis has been making notable strides in LaLiga with a strong mix of emerging talents and experienced players. The team is anchored by Rui Silva in goal, with Diego Llorente and Marc Bartra providing stability in defense. In midfield, William Carvalho and Giovani Lo Celso contribute both defensively and offensively. Up front, Juanmi and Chimy Ávila have been key …

An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Hariss resulted in five fatalities and two injuries, while another strike on Tallousa killed four people and injured two others. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes late Monday targeting what it claimed were Hezbollah fighters, infrastructure, and rocket launchers across Lebanon. These strikes came in retaliation for Hezbollah firing …

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the Middle East. The agreement includes efforts to address the political crisis in Lebanon, where both leaders called for the holding of presidential elections. Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day state visit, …

On Tuesday, Islamist-led rebels clashed with Syrian army forces as they moved toward the city of Hama in central Syria, according to a war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the rebels, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and their allies, engaged in some of the most intense fighting with government forces since launching their rapid offensive last …

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that if the ceasefire agreement reached last week collapses, Israel will target Lebanon itself, no longer distinguishing between the Lebanese state and Hezbollah. Katz emphasized that in the event of renewed conflict, Israel would use even greater force, striking deeper into Lebanese territory, and no longer differentiate between Hezbollah …

Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, made his first public appearance in Beirut since being injured in a September attack involving exploding pagers. Amani, who had been receiving treatment in Iran, returned to Lebanon over the weekend and visited the site south of Beirut where Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. Regarding …