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Air France and its subsidiary Transavia plan to resume flights to Beirut on Thursday, after suspending service since July 29 due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the French airline announced on Wednesday. “Currently, and depending on the security situation at the destination, the airline intends to restart flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Beirut on Thursday, August 15, …

International mediators are making efforts to restart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, aiming to finalize a deal between the two sides. However, the chances of success seem slim. The new round of talks is set to begin on Thursday, but Israel and Hamas have been considering an internationally-backed proposal for over two months. This proposal aims to end …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday emphasized to visiting U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein the importance of urging Israel to stop its attacks and threats. He highlighted that achieving a solution hinges on a ceasefire in Gaza and the enforcement of U.N. Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701. Mikati stated that implementing this resolution is crucial for ensuring stability in …

On August 17, 2024, Al Sareeh will face Al Aqaba SC in a Premier League match at Al Hasan Stadium in Jordan. Currently, Al Sareeh is positioned at 12th in the standings with 0 points, while Al Aqaba SC is just ahead in 11th place, also without any points. Despite their low ranking, Al Sareeh has shown determination, winning 3 …

On August 16, 2024, Ramtha Club will take on Hussein Irbid in a Premier League match at Al Hasan Stadium in Jordan. Ramtha Club is currently in 3rd place with 3 points, while Hussein Irbid is right behind them in 4th place, also with 3 points. Ramtha Club has shown strong form, winning 3 of their last 6 matches across …

On August 16, 2024, Al Salt will face Faisaly Amman in a Premier League match at the Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Sports Complex. Al Salt currently holds the 5th spot with 3 points, while Faisaly Amman is close behind in 6th place with 1 point. Al Salt has been strong at home this season, winning all three of their matches …

Last season, Manchester United underperformed, finishing 8th in the league, but they salvaged their season by winning the FA Cup final against Manchester City 2-1, earning them a spot in the Europa League. The Red Devils ended the season on a positive note with victories against Newcastle (3-2) and Brighton (2-1), following concerning losses to Crystal Palace (4-0) and Arsenal …

After a period of relative struggle, AC Milan has reasserted itself as a top contender in Serie A over the past four seasons. The Lombard club has consistently finished in the Top 4 during this time, even capturing the Scudetto in 2022. Last season, while they were quickly outpaced by Inter in the title race, they still managed a strong …