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On Wednesday evening, the Champions League will feature a thrilling match-up as defending champions Manchester City face off against Real Madrid in the second leg of their contest. The teams are evenly matched at 3-3 following their first encounter in Madrid, setting the stage for an intense battle with a spot in the semifinals at stake. Meanwhile, Arsenal will face …

Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man, made headlines recently not for his film work but due to a suspected hack on his social media account. Holland, who typically has a low profile online, raised eyebrows when a post appeared on his account on the social media platform X on April 16. The post, which has since been deleted, …

Hezbollah intensified its attacks against Israel by targeting three command centers in northern Israel. This followed Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of two local Hezbollah commanders and another member. Hezbollah’s operations included strikes on a military vehicle in the Metula area and a missile attack on the Beranit barracks targeting both personnel and infrastructure. Further …

In a dramatic show of military strength, Iran showcased its military capabilities including drones, missiles, and troops on Wednesday. This display underscored its preparedness to counter any potential Israeli retaliation following Iran’s first direct assault on Israel last weekend. This attack was in response to an April airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, widely attributed to Israel. President Ebrahim Raisi, …

Negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire and facilitating a hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas have reached an impasse, according to Qatar’s Prime Minister. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, during a press conference on Wednesday, acknowledged the delicate and stalled status of the discussions. He expressed that efforts are being made to overcome these challenges and resume progress.

On Wednesday, ambassadors from the five-nation group dedicated to resolving Lebanon’s political deadlock met with Marada leader Suleiman Franjieh in Bnashii and Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel in Bekfaya. These meetings are part of ongoing efforts to break the presidential stalemate that has plagued crisis-ridden Lebanon since the end of Michel Aoun’s presidency in October 2022. With no faction commanding a …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri asserted that municipal elections in Lebanon would not proceed without the inclusion of the southern regions, where ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah occur daily. This statement came as a rebuttal to Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, who suggested on Tuesday that the elections could go ahead without the southern areas, attributing election delays …

Japan has faced a trade deficit for three consecutive fiscal years, driven by rising import costs for energy and other items, compounded by a weakening yen. The most recent fiscal year, ending in March, closed with a deficit of 5.89 trillion yen ($38 billion), as reported by the Finance Ministry. The country saw its most substantial trade deficits with Middle …