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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his sorrow on Friday over the death of an American citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and vowed to take action “as necessary.” “We deeply regret this tragic loss,” Blinken said during a press briefing in the Dominican Republic, extending his “heartfelt condolences” to the family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a dual U.S.-Turkish …

The United States announced on Friday that it is urgently seeking more information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where a Palestinian official reported she had been shot in the head. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller expressed deep condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones, stating, “We are urgently gathering more information about …

In Group 2 of League B over the past two seasons, Israel managed to remain undefeated with two wins and two draws, securing promotion to League A. This marks a significant step up for Israel, as they now find themselves in a highly competitive group alongside Belgium, Italy, and France. Last Friday, Israel kicked off the competition with a challenging …

Erling Haaland is on a mission to bring Norway back into the spotlight of international football. Norway had its golden years between the 1990s and early 2000s, participating in two European Championships and one World Cup. Despite having top talents like Haaland, Odegaard, and Sorloth, Norway missed out on the recent Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. Their downfall came from …

Turkey led Group D in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, finishing 17 points ahead of Croatia, and went on to deliver an impressive performance in the tournament. In a challenging Group F alongside Czechia, Georgia, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, Turkey managed to secure 6 points, taking 2nd place in the group. They advanced to the Round of 16, where they stunned …

An expanded European football championship has unfortunately led to more instances like Slovenia’s performance in Euro 2024. Despite qualifying for the tournament, Slovenia failed to win a single match. However, they came close, notably when Benjamin Sesko missed a crucial chance in the second half, capitalizing on a poor pass from Pepe. Slovenia finished second in their Euro 2024 qualifying …

Romania, once a strong team in the late 1990s with notable performances such as reaching the quarter-finals in the 1994 World Cup and the round of 16 in the 1998 World Cup, has since become more of a mid-tier team in global football. In their most recent international campaign at Euro 2024, Romania made it to the round of 16 …

On Friday, September 6, President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his call for Western countries to allow Ukrainian forces to use long-range weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory. Speaking at a U.S.-hosted meeting of Ukraine’s allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Zelensky praised the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk and emphasized that long-range capabilities would help bring an earlier end …