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Stefanie McCollum, Canada’s Ambassador to Lebanon, expressed her support for the Lebanese government’s newly announced plan to ensure stability in the southern region of the country. In an interview with LBCI television, McCollum explained that the plan involves the Lebanese Army (LAF) taking charge of security in the south. She emphasized Canada’s ongoing collaboration with the LAF, which includes providing …

U.S. Army Chief Gen. CQ Brown and Israeli Army Chief Herzi Halevi made a joint visit on Monday to the Northern Command headquarters of the Israeli military, following a significant escalation between Hezbollah and Israel the previous day. The Israeli army stated, “The commanders conducted a situational assessment at the IAF Operational Command Center on Sunday. Today, they visited the …

An Israeli drone struck the area of al-Majadel in the Tyre district on Tuesday, following a period of relative calm after intense clashes between Israel and Hezbollah on Sunday. On Monday evening, Hezbollah launched a series of suicide drones targeting Israeli command centers in Shraga and Ayelet Hashahar, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages and the city …

A media report indicated that intense diplomatic efforts took place “during and after Sunday’s confrontations” between Israel and Hezbollah. According to the report, the United States applied pressure on both the Lebanese and Israeli sides to prevent further escalation and avoid the “mistake of war,” urging both to pursue a diplomatic resolution. The U.S. also reached out to Tehran through …

Chelsea may have faced challenges at home recently, but they’ve shown strong form on the road, securing ten points out of a possible 15. In contrast, Servette has struggled significantly at home, losing seven of their last nine matches at this level. It’s clear why Servette is finding it tough to match Chelsea’s performance. Last season, Chelsea played 14 away …

Las Palmas heads into their next match in poor form, having failed to win any of their last nine home games in LaLiga, with three draws and six losses. Facing Real Madrid, even if the defending champions haven’t been at their best lately, will be a tough challenge. Real Madrid has managed to win four out of their last seven …

On August 29, 2024, at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Al Khaleej Club will face off against Shabab Riyadh in a Saudi Arabian Professional League match. Al Khaleej Club has faced challenges recently, losing 50 percent of their last 6 Professional League games. Meanwhile, Shabab Riyadh has also struggled on the road this season, with 2 losses in their 2 …

Al Riyadh SC is set to face Al Kholood Club in a Professional League match at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on August 29, 2024, GMT. In their recent form, Al Riyadh SC has recorded 5 draws in their last 6 matches across various competitions, while Al Kholood Club has managed to secure 3 wins out of their last 6 …