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The White House has urged all parties to avoid escalating the conflict in the Middle East following two days of explosions in Lebanon, widely linked to Israel, targeting Hezbollah with handheld devices. “We do not want to see any further escalation. We believe the solution to the current crisis is not through more military action,” National Security Council spokesperson John …

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out strikes on six Hezbollah “terrorist infrastructure sites” and a weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon overnight, amid growing concerns of an escalating conflict. In a statement, the military said that its air force targeted Hezbollah positions in the areas of Chihine, Taybeh, Blida, Mays al-Jabal, Aitaroun, and Kfarkela in …

Top diplomats from the United States, Britain, Germany, France, and Italy are set to meet in Paris on Thursday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East, sources revealed on Wednesday. The gathering comes amid increasing fears of a broader regional conflict, as violence in Gaza intensifies and Lebanon experiences two days of explosive attacks, which Hezbollah has blamed …

Shabab Riyadh and Taawoun, currently ranked 6th and 5th in the Saudi Arabian Professional League with 6 points each, will clash at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh on September 21, 2024. Both teams have shown strong performances in the league, with Shabab Riyadh boasting a 50% win rate and Taawoun achieving victories in 60% of their matches. In their previous …

On September 21, 2024, Al Raed Club, currently sitting in 8th place in the Saudi Arabian Professional League with 4 points, will take on 10th-placed Al Riyadh SC, who also have 4 points, at the Al Tai Club Stadium. Al Raed Club has had a challenging start at home, losing 1 of their 2 matches, while Al Riyadh SC has …

In their last ten matches at this level, Espanyol have struggled significantly, managing just three draws and suffering seven defeats. The team has found life difficult on the road. While Real Madrid may not be at their peak compared to earlier in the season, they still boast an impressive home record with 11 wins from 16 games. Recent matches involving …

On September 21, 2024, at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, 2nd-placed Al Hilal, who are tied on points with 1st-placed Ittihad Jeddah, will face their fierce rivals in the Saudi El Clasico. Al Hilal, with 9 points, has recorded 2 draws in their 3 home matches so far, while Ittihad Jeddah, also boasting 9 points, has achieved an impressive …

This match carries significant weight for both teams, as Werder Bremen is fighting to avoid relegation while Bayern Munich is aiming to secure a playoff spot. Despite their differing objectives, both teams have shown a tendency to draw, with Werder Bremen earning six draws in 12 home games, while Bayern Munich has maintained a solid position in the Bundesliga. In …