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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country’s foreign minister and others, was found dead on Monday following a helicopter crash in a foggy, mountainous area in northwest Iran, according to state media reports. Raisi was 63. This incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East due to the Israel-Hamas war. Just last month, Raisi, under Supreme Leader Ayatollah …

According to a war monitor, Israeli strikes near the Lebanese border in Syria killed at least six pro-Iran fighters on Monday. These attacks targeted areas where the Lebanese Hezbollah group is influential. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Israeli strikes hit two positions of pro-Iran groups in the Homs region, including a Hezbollah site in the Qusayr …

On Monday, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati declared three days of national mourning following the deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several officials in a helicopter crash. Mikati’s memo stated that flags would be flown at half-mast across all public administrations and institutions, and radio and TV programming would be adjusted accordingly. Parliament Speaker Nabih …

On Monday, Israeli warplanes launched an attack on a residential area in the southern border town of al-Naqoura, according to the National News Agency (NNA). The strikes demolished two houses near the town’s municipality. Following this, a drone strike targeted a Hezbollah paramedic team en route to the site of the initial attack. Subsequently, Israeli fighter jets bombed the southern …

On Monday, Hezbollah expressed deep sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter crash. The group praised Raisi as a “protector” of anti-Israel groups in the region. In their statement, Hezbollah extended their heartfelt condolences, noting their long-standing acquaintance with Raisi. They described him as “a strong supporter, a staunch defender of our …

After securing a 1-1 draw against Juventus at Allianz Stadium, Salernitana aims to give their fans more to cheer about when they host Verona in their final home game of the season. Although Salernitana couldn’t secure their Serie A survival, they will be playing for pride in their remaining two matches. Domagoj Bradaric is a major doubt for the match, …

Monday’s football match between Bologna and Juventus will wrap up the action for Serie A’s 37th round. The Rossoblu have already secured their spot in the Champions League, but they are now aiming for a top-three finish. With no new injury concerns, Thiago Motta is expected to maintain the same lineup that triumphed over Napoli at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. …

All eyes will be on Cegeka Arena when Genk and Antwerp face off in a highly-anticipated Jupiler League clash. Despite Genk’s recent slump, losing their last four league games, they are still considered favorites to defeat Antwerp on their home turf. Luca Oyen remains sidelined with an ACL injury, and midfielder Bryan Heynen is doubtful for the match. Antwerp, on …