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In a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final on Friday, Son Heung-min emerged as South Korea’s hero, scoring a stunning free-kick in extra time to secure a 2-1 victory over Australia, setting up a semi-final clash with Jordan. Jordan made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time, following a tense 1-0 win that ended Tajikistan’s remarkable run in the tournament …

Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, announced on Friday that a European Super League could potentially launch as early as next season. He expressed indifference towards the participation of English clubs, stating that they already have their own Super League in the form of the Premier League. This follows the failed attempt to establish a Super League in 2021 by Barcelona and …

Vince McMahon, a co-founder of WWE, is currently under federal investigation following allegations of sex trafficking made by a former employee, Janel Grant, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. New York prosecutors have been in contact with Grant, who has accused the former WWE chief of sexual misconduct. After the recent WWE merger with UFC, McMahon stepped down from …

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Carl Weathers, renowned for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, who passed away on February 1 at the age of 76. Weathers, a former NFL player, left a lasting impression in Hollywood with his remarkable acting talent. His career, which spanned several decades, included memorable roles in films like …

In a response to the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, the U.S. military executed a significant air assault on numerous sites in Iraq and Syria, which are known to be utilized by Iranian-supported militias, according to officials who informed The Associated Press. For several days, President Joe Biden and other senior U.S. officials had …

Across Germany, local buses, trams, and subway trains were halted on Friday due to a strike by transport employees, marking the third such disruption in the transportation sector within two weeks. The service workers’ union Ver.di initiated this “warning strike,” a strategy frequently used in German labor negotiations, on Monday. Vice Chair Christine Behle stated the need to increase pressure …

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, had a meeting with Lebanese Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab and several other Lebanese Members of Parliament in Washington on Friday. The discussion focused on the urgent need for Lebanon to elect a president and to avert a full-scale conflict within the country. During the meeting, Leaf emphasized that …

Al-Jadeed TV has reported that Saad Hariri, the former prime minister and leader of the al-Mustaqbal Movement, is planning an extensive visit to Beirut. During his stay, Hariri intends to dedicate time to engage with his supporters and is open to meetings with various individuals, including ambassadors, politicians, and social figures. The report also mentions that Hariri is scheduled to …