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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has escalated military readiness by deploying a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and expediting the movement of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to the region, according to a recent announcement from the Defense Department. This action is part of a broader initiative by the U.S. and its allies to mediate …

The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain have jointly supported calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and the safe return of numerous hostages held by Hamas. They also emphasized the need for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to the region. This endorsement came through a statement released on Monday, backing the efforts led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to …

Overnight into Monday, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets towards northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military reported that approximately 30 projectiles were fired from Lebanon, targeting the area near Kabri, although no casualties were reported. In response, the Israeli forces conducted several strikes, including one on a Hezbollah cell near Taybeh and a …

El Dakhleya is set to face off against Pyramids at the 30 June Stadium this Wednesday in a Premier League matchup. Below, you can find our comprehensive predictions, statistics, and a match poll for Pyramids vs El Dakhleya, along with the latest game odds.   Pyramids Recent Form: WLLDDW Pyramids are entering this game with momentum from their previous match, …

Last season, Betis Sevilla, hindered by numerous injuries to key players, finished in 7th place, which was enough to qualify them for the Conference League playoffs. Despite not being clear favorites, Betis remains a contender for European competitions, possibly even the Champions League. In their preseason, the Verdiblancos played just three friendlies, starting strongly with a 5-1 victory over Austria …

Lugano has been performing exceptionally well at home recently, securing six wins out of their last eight matches and remaining unbeaten in their last seven top-tier games against their upcoming opponents, winning three of the last four encounters. On the other hand, Partizan has struggled during their away matches in the Europa League, managing only three victories in their last …

Vitoria Guimaraes has a strong record at home in the Conference League, having secured 14 wins out of 18 matches, including a victory over Zurich earlier this year. On the other hand, Zurich has had considerable difficulties in their away games, failing to earn points in 12 out of their last 18 Conference League trips. In terms of scoring, fewer …

CSKA 1948 Sofia enters this match in exceptional form, having achieved 13 wins in their last 18 Conference League games, including a streak of five consecutive victories. In contrast, Paphos has been struggling significantly, with seven losses in their last nine matches, which has adversely affected their prospects in this challenging competition. So far this season, CSKA 1948 Sofia has …