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Hezbollah’s response to the assassination of its senior commander Fouad Shukur has been deemed successful, according to sources cited by pro-Hezbollah media outlets al-Mayadeen and al-Akhbar. These sources informed al-Mayadeen, in comments published late Thursday, that Hezbollah effectively targeted an intelligence base just outside Tel Aviv last Sunday. Reports indicate that at least six drones launched by Hezbollah successfully hit …

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday, according to a report by the state news agency Xinhua. Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit, marking the first time a U.S. national security advisor has visited China since 2016. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with Foreign Minister …

In their last ten matches at this level, Dinamo Bucuresti have managed only three draws while losing seven times, indicating a challenging period for the team. On the other hand, although U. Cluj has not been as dominant as they were earlier in the season, they still boast an impressive record of 12 wins out of 17 home games, making …

Sevilla has been in outstanding form at home, securing 15 wins in their last 18 LaLiga matches. In stark contrast, Girona has struggled on the road, suffering eight losses in their last ten away games in the league. Over a longer period, Girona has only managed one victory in their last 18 away fixtures at this level. Girona’s recent away …

As the sun sets over HaShalom Stadium, the stage is set for an intriguing clash between Hapoel Umm Al Fahm and Ramat HaSharon on September 2, 2024, at 19:00. With temperatures expected to be a warm 26°C, fans can anticipate a heated battle on the pitch. Hapoel Umm Al Fahm comes into this match with a mixed bag of recent …

Maccabi Petah Tikva will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Premier League match at HaMoshava Stadium on September 1st, 2024. Maccabi Petah Tikva is currently struggling, having lost all 6 of their matches this season, while Maccabi Tel Aviv comes in with a 67 percent win rate in their last 6 games. In their recent head-to-head meetings, Maccabi Petah Tikva …

On September 1st, 2024, at Yaakov Turner Toto Stadium, Hapoel Beer Sheva will face off against Bnei Sakhnin in a Premier League match. Hapoel Beer Sheva enters the game with a perfect win record from their first league match, while Bnei Sakhnin also comes in on the back of a victory in their previous Premier League game. Historically, Hapoel Beer …

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and has been barred from leaving France, according to a statement released Wednesday night by a French prosecutor. The Russian-born billionaire is being investigated for several alleged offenses linked to criminal activities on Telegram. These include complicity in illegal gang transactions, “laundering of crimes in an organized gang,” and refusal to provide …