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On Sunday, a Lebanese family gathering was shattered by an Israeli airstrike that leveled their building. Sixty-year-old Hecham al-Baba was visiting his sister, Donize, who insisted he stay for lunch and even encouraged him to invite an old friend over for coffee. Shortly after he entered the bathroom to freshen up, an explosion shook the building, sending al-Baba to the …

Egypt’s president has put forward a proposal for a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, aimed at the release of four hostages held in Gaza. The plan also includes provisions for the release of some Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who emphasized that the proposal seeks to “move the …

Al Ahli SC has faced ongoing difficulties in their top-tier away matches, losing 12 out of their last 18 games on the road and managing only two points from their most recent eight away fixtures. In contrast, Al Ittihad, who are in the race for the title, have shown strong form at home, achieving 12 wins out of 18 matches …

Al Orubah has struggled somewhat in their recent home games but has shown much stronger form on the road, securing ten points from a possible 15 in away fixtures. In contrast, Al Okhdood, who has lost seven of their last nine home matches at this level, can only aspire to such consistency. Al Okhdood initially brought some excitement under their …

In their last ten matches at this level, Al Wehda has struggled significantly, managing only three draws and enduring seven losses, making for a challenging stretch on the road. Al Shabab, though not performing at the peak they reached earlier in the season, still boasts an impressive home record with 11 wins out of 16 matches. Al Wehda’s recent form …

High-scoring games have been typical in Al Nassr’s recent fixtures, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last nine league matches, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet this season in 14 attempts. Likewise, 14 of Al Hilal’s last 17 matches in the league have produced at least three goals, suggesting that another high-scoring encounter could …

Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of clinching the title with a win in this match, and their impressive recent form at home — 10 victories in 13 unbeaten league matches — indicates they are well-positioned to secure the result. Meanwhile, Stuttgart’s struggles on the road, with 10 losses in 13 away games, make them unlikely spoilers. Stuttgart’s recent games …

After multiple lawsuits, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs saw a minor win in court when a judge criticized federal agents for allegedly leaking investigation details about him. Combs, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being denied bail twice, is awaiting trial.   Judge Orders Gag on Federal Agents The court issued a gag order for federal agents and …