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U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by ceremonial grandeur and significant economic commitments. The trip opened with the announcement of a $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a series of cooperation agreements spanning economic and defense sectors. Trump’s arrival was met …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will initiate a full-scale military push into Gaza within days, reaffirming the government’s aim to dismantle Hamas and bring the ongoing conflict to a decisive end. The announcement, made during a meeting with injured reserve soldiers late Monday, emphasized that Israel would proceed until its objectives are …

Israel has produced some remarkable footballers whose impact stretches beyond national borders and into Europe’s most competitive leagues. These players have served as ambassadors for Israeli football, displaying skill, passion, and determination on some of the world’s most prominent stages. Whether it was breaking into the English Premier League, conquering European competitions, or dominating the Israeli domestic league, these athletes …

Chelsea and Manchester United are set to meet at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025, in a pivotal Premier League fixture that carries vastly different stakes for each club. The encounter marks Matchday 37 of the 2024–25 season, with Chelsea vying for Champions League qualification and United enduring a turbulent season marked by managerial changes and inconsistent results. Chelsea Overview …

Bayern Munich celebrated a memorable evening at the Allianz Arena with a 2-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach, officially lifting the Bundesliga shield after being confirmed champions earlier in the day. The title was secured when nearest challengers Bayer Leverkusen failed to win, drawing 2-2 away at Freiburg. Bayern, who had mathematically clinched the championship with that result, were presented with …

Israel has confirmed the recovery of the remains of Sgt. First Class Tzvika Feldman, an Israeli soldier missing since the 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub during the Lebanon War. His body was located deep inside Syrian territory and returned to Israel following a clandestine joint mission conducted by the Israeli military and the Mossad intelligence agency. The announcement on Sunday …

Polling began on Sunday in the northern regions of Lebanon for municipal and mayoral elections, marking a significant democratic event in the country’s recovery following more than a year of war with Israel. These local elections are the first nationwide vote since the formation of a new government and have seen increased security incidents compared to previous rounds. By mid-morning, …

The Indian Armed Forces have confirmed that a series of targeted airstrikes carried out on May 7 under the banner of Operation Sindoor eliminated more than 100 militants at multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes came in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. According to …