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Former world number one Rafael Nadal has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming US Open 2024, the year’s final Grand Slam event. Nadal’s last appearance was at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, where he exited without winning a medal. This decision aligns with his strategy to carefully select his tournaments as he approaches what are likely his final seasons as …

One of the two boxers involved in a gender eligibility controversy triumphed again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, securing a chance to compete for a gold medal. Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting described her journey as “tough” after winning a unanimous points decision over Turkey’s Esra Yildiz Kahraman in the 57kg semi-final. This victory came just a day after Algeria’s …

Deadpool, the wisecracking mercenary who has been a box-office sensation, is poised to break a record at a comic book auction. Cover art showcasing Deadpool’s debut in comics went on sale this week at Heritage Auctions with a starting price of $7.5 million. If it sells for that amount, it will become the most expensive comic book artwork ever sold. …

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “avoid a cycle of reprisals” in the Middle East, as concerns of a regional war escalate, according to Macron’s office. In a phone call on Wednesday, Macron advised Netanyahu to adopt the same approach he had earlier suggested to his Iranian counterpart, emphasizing the need to avoid actions …

As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the various militias that Iran has armed over the years could play a significant role in any potential retaliatory actions.   The Origin of Iran’s Proxy Strategy Iran’s strategy of arming militias dates back to the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Before …

On Wednesday, two people were killed and six others injured as Hezbollah and Israel continued to exchange fire, following the deaths of six Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and injuries in northern Israel the previous day. A drone targeted a vehicle in Jwayya, a village in the Tyre district, and Israeli artillery struck al-Jebbayn, Mhaybib, Zebqine, and al-Naqoura. The health …

Over the past week, U.S. President Joe Biden has been deeply engaged in diplomacy and military actions to prevent a catastrophic war in the Middle East, according to the Washington Post. The White House’s efforts have included covert communications with Iran urging restraint, strong warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against blocking a Gaza cease-fire, and the deployment of …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea expressed deep sympathy for the residents of southern Lebanon, especially those in border villages, during the LF’s Upper Metn department’s annual dinner in Maarab. He noted that for the past 10 months, these residents have endured sleepless nights and a lack of peace, with some even losing loved ones. Geagea questioned the national security necessities …