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Middle Eastern nations and Hezbollah’s allies within the Tehran-backed “Axis of Resistance” responded on Saturday following the confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, killed in Israeli airstrikes. Israeli military officials announced that Nasrallah, who had led Hezbollah for over 30 years, was killed in an attack on the group’s headquarters in southern Beirut on Friday night. Hours later, …

Sayyed Hashem Safieddine is one of the key figures within Hezbollah and is regarded as a potential successor to his cousin, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the current leader of the group. Safieddine, who shares a striking resemblance to Nasrallah, is in his late 50s or early 60s and has strong family and religious ties to Iran, Hezbollah’s primary backer. Safieddine has …

On September 30, 2024, Hapoel Afula will host Bnei Yehuda in an exciting encounter in the Israeli Liga Leumit at Afula’s home ground. As both teams look to secure crucial points in the league, the match promises to be a captivating display of skill and strategy. With both sides eager to improve their standings, fans can anticipate a thrilling showdown …

On September 30, 2024, Kafr Qasim will take on FC Nazareth Ilit in a thrilling encounter in the Liga Leumit. Both teams will be looking to secure vital points as they compete for better standings in the league. With a history of intense matchups, this game promises to be an exciting display of skill and determination on the pitch. Fans …

Stuttgart put up an impressive display against Real Madrid in their first match of the group stage at the Bernabéu, despite ultimately losing 3-1. The Swabians were dominant, pressing and creating chances throughout the game, but were punished early in the second half by goals from Rodrygo and Mbappé. Facing an opponent of Real Madrid’s caliber, even the smallest mistakes …

Slovan Bratislava successfully navigated four rounds of preliminary matches to earn their spot in the Champions League, but it’s clear that the competition has stepped up a level. Their heavy defeat to Celtic Glasgow in their first group match was a harsh reminder of what lies ahead, and tonight they face an even greater challenge against Manchester City. Domestically, however, …

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges on Friday, September 27, against three individuals linked to Iran for targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The accused, identified as Masoud Jalili, Yaser Balaghi, and Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, are suspected to have ties to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. The charges include conspiracy to access a protected computer, fraud, aggravated identity theft, …

Veteran British actress Maggie Smith, renowned for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the *Harry Potter* films, has passed away at the age of 89. According to her publicist, Smith died peacefully on September 27. In a heartfelt statement, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens announced, “With great sadness, we confirm the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She …