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Veteran boxer Mike Tyson is in good health following a reported ‘health scare’ on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, May 26. The former heavyweight champion is currently preparing for his comeback fight at the age of 57 against YouTuber Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20. In Touch Weekly reported that Tyson experienced a medical issue during …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing a group of wealthy campaign donors, vowed to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests at universities if he regains power. Trump declared that if re-elected, he would deport all pro-Palestinian student protesters to ensure compliance. He emphasized his intention to curb campus protests, which have surged across the country in recent months. Speaking to a …

An Israeli airstrike targeting a motorcycle in southern Lebanon near a hospital entrance on Monday resulted in the deaths of the motorcycle driver and a hospital security guard, and injured several civilians, according to local health officials. The strike occurred in the town of Bint Jbeil, though the identity and reason for targeting the motorcycle driver remain unknown. The Israeli …

A design fair in Beirut has returned after a four-year break due to Lebanon’s economic collapse, with some exhibits showcased in areas damaged by the devastating 2020 port explosion. “We Design Beirut,” which concluded on Sunday, featured works from over 150 designers and artisans across several venues in the Lebanese capital over four days. The fair’s goal was “to highlight …

International donors, spearheaded by the European Union, have committed five billion euros ($5.4 billion) to aid Syrian refugees, with Brussels emphasizing that they should not be forced to return to their war-ravaged homeland. In an annual meeting hosted by the EU and chaired by its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, the European Union pledged 2.12 billion euros for 2024 and …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged a “tragic mishap” occurred during an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, which resulted in a fire at a camp for displaced Palestinians and, according to local sources, caused at least 45 deaths. This incident has intensified the growing global criticism of Israel’s conflict with Hamas, drawing condemnation even from …

Spain has moved to formally recognize the state of Palestine, with Ireland and Norway set to follow suit in a coordinated effort by these three Western European nations. This diplomatic move, strongly criticized by Israel, will not immediately impact the ongoing war in Gaza but adds to the international pressure on Israel to mitigate its severe response to last year’s …

Strandvallen will be the venue for Wednesday’s match between Mjallby and Hacken, two teams currently tied on points in the Serie A standings. Mjallby, aiming to bounce back from consecutive losses to Goteborg and Djurgarden, are expected to put up a strong fight against Hacken. Midfielder Herman Johansson is likely to be included in the starting lineup after scoring as …