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A Bangladeshi worker was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry reported on Sunday, as efforts to evacuate citizens from the conflict zone are hindered by ongoing Israeli bombardments. According to the ministry, around 70,000 to 100,000 Bangladeshi nationals are employed in Lebanon, mostly as laborers or domestic workers. In coordination with the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration, …

The Lebanese health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on Saturday in the Galerie Semaan area, near the southern outskirts of Beirut, resulted in one death and left 15 people injured. According to the official National News Agency, Israel carried out the strike near Karout Mall in Beirut’s southern suburbs. No evacuation warning was issued prior to the attack. Local …

Israeli Forces Land on Batroun Shore, Capture ‘Hezbollah Official’ An Israeli naval force consisting of 25 personnel landed on the coast of Batroun early Friday morning and reportedly detained Hezbollah official Imad Fadel Amhaz from a chalet, according to media reports and security sources. An Israeli official told Axios that “Israeli Navy SEALs captured Imad Amhaz, a senior member of …

The head of U.N. peacekeeping has affirmed that the U.N. force in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, is committed to staying. Beyond its primary mission of monitoring actions by Israel and Hezbollah, the force’s presence also prevents the likelihood that one of the warring factions might take control of U.N. facilities if peacekeepers withdrew. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, in an interview, noted …

PSV Eindhoven will host Girona FC in their upcoming Champions League match on Tuesday. PSV Eindhoven comes into this game after an impressive 6-0 win over FC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, where they controlled 74% possession and had 21 shots, with nine on target. Ricardo Pepi scored twice, while Noa Lang, Malik Tillman, and Johan Bakayoko added to the tally, …

Juventus is set to take on Lille in their upcoming Champions League clash on Tuesday. Lille heads into this game following a 1-1 draw in Ligue 1 against Lyon. In that match, Lille held 47% possession, with 14 shots and two on target. Jonathan David scored for Lille in the 17th minute, while Malick Fofana equalized for Lyon in the …

On Tuesday, Liverpool will take on Bayer Leverkusen in their next Champions League matchup. Liverpool heads into the game following a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup. In that match, Liverpool held 55% possession and made 11 attempts on goal, with seven on target. Cody Gakpo scored twice, and Luis Díaz added a goal …

Sporting Lisbon will host Manchester City in an upcoming Champions League match on Tuesday. Sporting Lisbon enters the game after a dominant 5-1 win over Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga. Sporting held 64% possession, with 20 shots and eight on target. Viktor Gyökeres scored four goals, while Maximiliano Araújo added another. Estrela Amadora managed nine attempts, with Rodrigo Pinho …