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Archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery of the world’s oldest known alphabetic writing, which was found etched on small, finger-length clay cylinders during an excavation of a tomb in Syria. The writing, dating back to around 2400 BC, was analyzed by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The discovery was revealed at the American Society of Overseas Research’s annual meeting, where …

Mohamed Salah has expressed his frustration with Liverpool for not offering him a new contract, indicating that he feels more likely to leave than stay as his current deal nears its end. The 32-year-old forward, who has netted 12 goals across all competitions this season, is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2024/25 season. Salah’s …

World number one Jannik Sinner described his off-court struggles with doping accusations as “heartbreaking” after leading Italy to a Davis Cup victory on Sunday, capping an outstanding year. The 23-year-old had a stellar season, winning the Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals before helping Italy secure their second consecutive Davis Cup title. Despite his successes, Sinner admitted that the …

Ruben Amorim faced a challenging debut as Manchester United manager with his team managing only a 1-1 draw against struggling Ipswich Town on Sunday. The former Sporting Lisbon coach, who is now tasked with bringing United back to the top of English football, emphasized the need for patience before the match. The game had barely begun at a windy Portman …

Elias Bou Saab, the Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, has accused Israel of intensifying its bombardment of Lebanon to pressure the Lebanese government into making concessions during indirect ceasefire talks with Hezbollah. Bou Saab remarked that the pressure had increased as the situation neared a crucial turning point in the negotiations for a ceasefire. Despite the pressure, Bou Saab …

On Monday, the Israeli military confirmed that it had targeted a Hezbollah command center in the Basta district of downtown Beirut during a deadly airstrike over the weekend. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the strike was aimed at a Hezbollah facility. The Lebanese health ministry reported that the attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in 29 fatalities and …

On Monday, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, criticized the potential ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, calling it a “major mistake” and a lost opportunity to defeat Hezbollah. He urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider the agreement, warning that “it is not too late” to halt the deal. Ben-Gvir acknowledged the various pressures involved but emphasized that continuing …

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called for the execution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his involvement in the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. During a speech on Monday to members of the Basij, the volunteer force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Khamenei referred to the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for …