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The intense exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict extending beyond their already tense border. Lebanon faces much greater risks now compared to 2006 when a monthlong war with Israel ended in a stalemate. The country has been weakened by years of political instability and economic crises, …

Iran’s foreign minister has reiterated the country’s intention to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran but also emphasized the need for restraint to prevent further military escalation in the region, particularly in Lebanon. Abbas Araghchi mentioned this during a phone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Sunday night. In a post on the …

High-level talks held in Cairo, aimed at establishing a cease-fire and securing a hostage deal to temporarily halt the 10-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, concluded on Sunday without reaching a final agreement, according to a U.S. official. However, discussions will continue at lower levels in the coming days to address remaining issues. The official, who spoke anonymously …

Iran’s foreign ministry stated on Monday that Israel “failed to anticipate the timing and location” of Hezbollah’s “targeted and calculated attack,” which led to the loss of Israel’s deterrent power. This comment was made in reference to Hezbollah’s retaliation on Sunday for the assassination of its military commander, Fouad Shukur. The ministry further claimed that “the strategic balance has shifted, …

TSC’s last experience in the top-flight ended on a sour note, with the team losing eight of their final 12 regular season matches. Returning to this level of competition could prove to be a significant challenge for them. Facing Maccabi Tel Aviv, who have secured eight wins in their last ten matches, is likely not the ideal matchup for TSC. …

Ajax has been in outstanding form at home, winning 15 of their last 18 matches in top-flight competitions. In stark contrast, Jagiellonia has struggled significantly in their recent Europa League away games, losing eight of their last ten and managing just one win in their last 18 away outings at this level. Jagiellonia’s matches have frequently been high-scoring affairs, with …

Ettifaq FC is scheduled to face Al Akhdood in a Professional League match at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on August 28, 2024, GMT. This season, Ettifaq FC has achieved 3 victories in the Professional League out of their 6 matches played, while Al Akhdood has finished 3 of their games with draws. In their recent meetings, Ettifaq FC and Al …

Al Raed Club is set to face Qadisiya Khubar in a Saudi Arabia Professional League match at Al Tai Club Stadium on August 27, 2024. Recently, Al Raed Club has managed to secure 4 draws out of their last 6 matches, while Qadisiya Khubar has been in strong form, winning 5 out of their last 6 league games. In their head-to-head …