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During a congressional hearing on Thursday, US intelligence officials expressed concerns that China and Russia are intensifying their military collaboration, with a particular focus on Taiwan. Lt Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, indicated the serious implications of this partnership: “Bottom line is that basically, if we were to have a conflict with one, the chances are …

The much-awaited trailer for Season 4 of “The Boys” has finally been unveiled, making its debut at the inaugural CCXP fan convention in Mexico this Friday. The new season promises even more gore, chaos, and its signature dark humor. The trailer opens with Billy Butcher, portrayed by Karl Urban, reflecting on his past errors. “I look back on my life, …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon on Saturday dismissed allegations that a recent one-billion-euro aid package from Europe was a bribe to retain Syrian refugees in Lebanon as “baseless.” Mikati described these claims as harmful attempts to undermine potential government solutions using unfounded accusations. His comments were made in response to a statement from Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, on Saturday criticized the European Commission, claiming it is actively trying to prevent Syrian migration to Europe while simultaneously attempting to replace the Lebanese population with Syrian refugees, thereby altering the national identity. This accusation followed a declaration by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Lebanon, in …

Cindy McCain, the American director of the U.N. World Food Program, recently declared a state of famine in northern Gaza, emphasizing the severity of the situation after more than six months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. This crisis is exacerbated by stringent Israeli restrictions on food deliveries to the Palestinian territory, affecting Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. McCain described the …

This week, U.S. officials were informed by Israel about their plan to potentially evacuate Palestinian civilians before an operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The Israeli proposal, aimed at targeting Hamas militants, was shared amidst concerns from the Biden administration that such an operation would endanger many innocent lives and escalate the humanitarian crisis. U.S. Secretary of State …

An Egyptian news outlet reported that a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Saturday for another round of discussions concerning a potential truce and the release of hostages in Gaza. The report, sourced from Egyptian state-linked media Al-Qahera News, cited an anonymous high-ranking source stating significant advancements in the talks between Hamas and Israel. The source mentioned that Egyptian mediators …

On May 13th, 2024, a thrilling Premier League showdown is expected when Aston Villa squares off with Liverpool. Their last encounter saw Liverpool handily defeat Aston Villa with a score of 6-0. Diving into their historical encounters, they have clashed 30 times in recent seasons. Out of those meetings, Aston Villa managed to secure victories in 7 games whereas Liverpool …