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Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has criticized Hezbollah for supporting Hamas by engaging in conflicts with Israel, stating that it has brought harm to Lebanon without significantly affecting Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. In an interview with The Associated Press, Geagea argued that Hezbollah should retreat from the border areas and allow the Lebanese Army to take control. This suggestion …

On Wednesday, violent altercations erupted at the University of California, Los Angeles during pro-Palestinian protests, as seen in footage broadcasted by U.S. television channels. This unrest is part of a wider pattern of similar demonstrations taking place at numerous universities across the country. CNN reported that the clashes began before sunrise, involving confrontations between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli factions. In response …

On Wednesday, Ukraine escalated its drone assaults on Russian energy infrastructure by targeting an oil refinery in Ryazan, located south of Moscow. This operation is part of Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to strike deep within Russian territory, focusing on industrial sites such as factories and oil refineries, as the conflict between the two nations persists. Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence confirmed the use …

Stadio Olimpico is set to host an exciting Europa League match on Thursday between AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen, driven by a desire for redemption after being knocked out by Roma in last season’s semifinals, looks to make a strong push in the competition under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. Having already secured the Bundesliga title, Leverkusen’s focus is …

The Stade Velodrome is set to host an intense Europa League semi-final clash between Olympique Marseille and Atalanta in the first leg. Marseille, coming off a 2-1 victory against Lens, are well-prepared to challenge Atalanta with the strong support of their home crowd. The team may see Jean Onana step in for the injured Michael Murillo, while Faris Moumbagna returns …

Fiorentina and Club Brugge are set to face off in a crucial Conference League semi-final encounter, with both teams eager to secure a spot in the final. Fiorentina, who edged past Plzen in the quarter-finals, is favored to advance over the two legs. However, they must prove their mettle on the pitch. Vincenzo Italiano’s side is nearly at full strength, …

Aston Villa is gearing up to edge closer to the Conference League final with a match against Olympiacos at Villa Park this Thursday. Villa is the favorite to secure a victory in the first leg, but they must demonstrate their prowess on the pitch. Midfielder Youri Tielemans is expected to play despite an injury scare in a recent 2-2 draw …

Team News: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Chennai Super Kings might miss Mustafizur Rahman as he’s likely involved in Bangladesh’s T20 match against Zimbabwe on Friday. His absence opens a spot for either Richard Gleeson or Mitch Santner in the overseas quota. Projected CSK Lineup: Rahane/Thakur, Gaikwad, Mitchell, Dube, Moeen, Jadeja, Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Gleeson, Deshpande, Pathirana For Punjab …