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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon during a joint summit with the Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday, where leaders renewed support for a Palestinian state. This summit, held in Riyadh over a year into the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader regional tensions, offered a platform to signal the …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi has urged Hezbollah to reflect on the ongoing war with Israel, describing its devastating impact on Lebanon. He emphasized that Hezbollah should consider the lessons from a conflict that has led to the displacement of 1.5 million Lebanese, claimed thousands of lives, and injured tens of thousands. Al-Rahi highlighted that while this destruction continues, Lebanon has …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has reportedly stated that Israel is behaving “as if we have lost the war, but we have not been defeated.” According to sources cited by Al-Arabiya, Berri emphasized that the fighting is still ongoing and that Israel is facing its own losses on the battlefield. The sources further indicated that Berri is committed to carrying out …

Qatar’s recent decision to suspend its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas has dashed hopes for a truce in the Gaza conflict and a possible hostage release deal. Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. base in the Middle East and Hamas’s political office, had been key in facilitating indirect talks since the October 7 attack on Israel. These negotiations represented …

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated on Monday that there has been some progress toward achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, following Israel’s recent military operation targeting Hezbollah forces in the region. Saar acknowledged that discussions were ongoing with the U.S. regarding a potential settlement. Saar emphasized that any agreement would require Hezbollah to retreat beyond the Litani River, keeping a …

Hezbollah stated on Monday that, despite Israel’s cross-border ground operations that began in September, the Israeli military has not succeeded in capturing even one village in Lebanon. Speaking from Beirut’s southern suburbs, which have faced heavy Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammad Afif claimed the Israeli forces have been ineffective, even after 45 days of intense fighting. Afif dismissed reports suggesting …

Armenia currently sits in second place in Group 4 of League C in the Nations League, with 4 points from their four matches. This position keeps them in line for a play-off chance to advance to League B. However, with only a narrow point difference separating them from the bottom spot, held by their opponent today, they still face a …

Kazakhstan has found the competition tough in League B, managing just one point from their first four matches. They held Norway to a goalless draw in September but have since suffered three straight defeats, losing to Slovenia 3-0, Austria 4-0, and then again to Slovenia 1-0. Ranked 107th by FIFA, Kazakhstan appears likely to face relegation in the next Nations …