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Al Ahli will face off against Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian Professional League at King Abdullah Sports City on October 5, 2024. Currently, Al Ahli is in 7th place with 7 points, while Al Hilal leads the table with 15 points. Al Ahli has remained unbeaten in their last two home matches, demonstrating their strength at home. Conversely, Al …

Safaa Ahmed, a prominent Syrian television anchor, was killed in an overnight Israeli strike on Damascus along with two others, according to a report by the Syrian state news agency SANA. SANA announced that Safaa Ahmed died as a result of what it called a “treacherous Israeli aggression on the capital, Damascus.” The Syrian defense ministry reported that the Israeli …

Antoine Griezmann, a key figure in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, announced his departure from international football on Monday, ending a remarkable 10-year stint with the national team. In a heartfelt statement on X, the 33-year-old France vice-captain expressed his deep emotions, stating, “It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life.” …

Apple had high hopes that new artificial intelligence enhancements would boost the popularity of the iPhone 16. However, early pre-sale figures suggest a less enthusiastic consumer response than anticipated. The tech giant has been relying on the iPhone 16 to rejuvenate its sales following a period of lackluster performance. The era when Apple enthusiasts would eagerly upgrade their phones nearly …

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, is currently preparing an appeal to secure his release from prison after he was denied bail twice. Court documents reveal that Shapiro has already filed a notice to appeal, with the detailed appeal brief expected to be submitted shortly. Combs has assembled a robust defense team, including trial lawyer Anthony Ricco and appellate lawyer …

Rwanda is currently facing its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has already claimed the lives of at least six individuals, including several healthcare workers from the intensive care unit of a hospital. Since the outbreak began on September 27, the country has confirmed 26 cases. In response, the Rwandan government, as explained by Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana, has …

In the near future, humans may reside in mushroom-based colonies on the Moon, thanks to a novel plan by NASA that utilizes fungi, algae, and water. This initiative aims to establish a lunar base to facilitate further space exploration, particularly missions to Mars. The challenge for NASA lies in the logistics of lunar construction. Transporting traditional building materials like bricks …

Israel’s anticipated military push into Lebanon marks a significant shift, underscoring a year-long conflict that reveals the diminished ability of the United States to control its ally or sway other key combatants in an escalating regional crisis. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advanced his campaign against Hezbollah with a so-called “limited ground operation” in Lebanon. This action came …