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Montenegro is set to face Turkey in Tuesday’s Nations League match, with both teams aiming for a positive result. Here’s a breakdown of their recent performances, head-to-head statistics, and predictions for the game.   Montenegro Montenegro will look to bounce back from their recent 1-0 loss to Wales in the Nations League. In that match, Montenegro struggled offensively, managing just …

Elon Musk has been making waves since voicing his support for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election. Now that Trump has won, Musk has been appointed to an advisory role in a newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While Musk embraces his new government role, his ambitions remain focused on even grander projects, particularly his vision of colonizing …

Siberian permafrost has once again amazed scientists with an extraordinary discovery. In 2020, researchers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved saber-tooth cat cub from the frozen ground. This week, a detailed study of the specimen was published in *Nature* journal *Scientific Reports*, shedding light on the ancient predator. This discovery follows another significant find in 2018, when permafrost revealed an almost perfectly …

YouTuber Jake Paul claimed victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson in a unanimous decision during an eight-round bout on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in Paul’s favor, marking a decisive win for the 27-year-old. Tyson’s highly anticipated return to the ring saw the former “Baddest Man on the …

Paul Pogba’s time at Juventus has officially ended after the club announced on Friday that his contract has been terminated, despite his doping ban being reduced to 18 months on appeal. The French midfielder, who joined Juventus from Manchester United in 2022, has faced a series of setbacks both on and off the pitch, cutting short his second stint with …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat Poland 5-1 on Friday, securing their spot in the Nations League quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Spain maintained their unbeaten record by defeating Denmark. Portugal, managed by Roberto Martínez, secured first place in Group A1 with one game to spare, guaranteeing their place in the next round in March. They …

As winter grips Gaza’s makeshift tent cities, a sustainable housing solution made from mushrooms could offer much-needed protection against the cold. This innovative idea was one of several eco-friendly designs showcased by Arab creators at Dubai Design Week. Mushroom-based structures, created from mycelium—the root-like part of fungi—combined with organic materials, provide a lightweight, strong, and natural building material. These shelters …

The U.S. ceasefire proposal presented to Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri includes 13 points, with the most contentious being a clause granting both sides the “right to self-defense.” Lebanese officials fear this could translate into the “freedom of movement” that Israel has been seeking but Lebanon strongly opposes, according to diplomatic sources cited by *Asharq al-Awsat*. The proposal also calls for …