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Middle Earth is set to experience some changes. On Thursday, fans and media gathered in Singapore for the premiere of *Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power* Season 2, with the show’s cast, showrunner, and director all in attendance. The team behind Prime Video’s ambitious series walked the golden carpet at Shaw Theatre in Singapore before the screening. Among those …

Two soldiers, dressed in green tactical gear and black combat boots, were seen wiring explosives to pumps at the Canada Water reservoir in Rafah, southern Gaza. Shortly after, an explosion sent flames and smoke into the sky, severely damaging the critical water facility. This incident, captured in a now-deleted video reportedly shared by an Israeli soldier on Instagram and later …

An Algerian oil tanker departed on Thursday, carrying 30,000 tons of fuel destined for Lebanon, a country struggling with severe power shortages amid a prolonged economic crisis, according to official media reports. Lebanon, which has faced political instability, economic collapse over the past five years, and routine power outages, has seen its situation worsen due to ongoing clashes in the …

Iran’s newly appointed foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has expressed a desire for dialogue with the European Union to address and resolve bilateral issues, following a phone conversation with the EU’s top diplomat. In a statement released on Thursday evening, Araghchi emphasized that “The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the enhancement of relations with the European Union in a climate founded …

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with key political figures as he seeks to form a new government following last month’s unexpected legislative elections, which left no party with a majority in the National Assembly, France’s influential lower house of parliament. According to a statement from Macron’s office, the meetings with leaders of France’s major political …

Israeli negotiators were in Cairo on Friday for discussions regarding a potential Gaza truce, according to a spokesman, though disagreements over Israeli troop presence on Gaza’s southern border remain a key sticking point. David Barnea, head of the Mossad spy agency, and Ronen Bar, chief of the Shin Bet domestic security service, were in Cairo for negotiations aimed at advancing …

Juventus have had a disappointing return to Serie A, going winless and failing to score in their first three matches. Considering Verona’s strong home record, with nine victories in their last 14 games at this level, they will be confident heading into this local derby. Verona has been consistent in keeping games low-scoring, with all of their last 20 top-flight …

Torino’s Serie A campaign appears to be heading toward disappointment, as they have failed to secure a win in their last 10 home games, managing just three draws and suffering eight losses. In contrast, Atalanta have been in strong form on the road, winning 10 of their last 14 away matches at this level, making them the likely favorites against …