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With local elections scheduled for Saturday in southern Lebanon, differing accounts have surfaced regarding the scope of U.S. assurances to Beirut concerning Israel’s potential military actions during the vote. While some sources suggest that full security guarantees have been secured, others indicate that such assurances may be more limited in scope. On Thursday evening, Lebanon-based LBCI television reported that Lebanese …

A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

Craven Cottage will host a key fixture on the final day of the 2024–25 Premier League season, as Fulham welcome Manchester City on Sunday, 25 May, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00. Fulham, currently 10th with 54 points, aim to finish in the top half, while City, sitting in third place with 68 points, look to secure a strong end to …

The 2024–25 Premier League season concludes this Sunday, 25 May, with a high-stakes encounter between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at the City Ground. Kickoff for Matchday 38 is set for 16:00, and both teams have major objectives still in play. Chelsea currently sit fourth with 66 points and will be looking to lock in a Champions League berth. Forest, just …

Sunday, 25 May 2025, will see Manchester United face Aston Villa at Old Trafford in a decisive Premier League fixture. Kickoff is set for 16:00, and while both clubs enter the final matchday with vastly different objectives, the stakes remain high. United, unexpectedly caught in a relegation battle, sit 16th on 39 points and must secure a result to avoid …

Match 66 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season sees the Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur this Saturday. Punjab have already confirmed their place in the playoffs, currently holding third place on the table with 17 points from 12 games. With two league matches left, they will look to …

A major international effort to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure is underway in the United Arab Emirates, as OpenAI, Nvidia, and several other technology leaders announced plans to launch a new project called Stargate UAE. The initiative, based in Abu Dhabi, is positioned as a counterpart to a parallel U.S.-focused AI development campaign introduced earlier this year. The announcement marks the …

Luka Modric has officially announced he will depart from Real Madrid following this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, concluding an illustrious 12-year spell with the Spanish club. The Croatian midfielder, who has been a pivotal figure at the Santiago Bernabéu since arriving in 2012, made the announcement via social media on Thursday, stating that his final appearance at the stadium …