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Senior Lebanese officials described Saturday’s meetings with U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus as encouraging and productive. Her visit centered around the situation in southern Lebanon, where a fragile truce remains in place between Hezbollah and Israel. President Joseph Aoun and Ortagus reportedly discussed several key issues, including the Israeli military’s partial withdrawal from Lebanese territory, …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to Washington for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Netanyahu’s office, the two leaders are expected to meet on Monday to discuss several sensitive topics, including recent U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and diplomatic tensions with international institutions. Tariffs, …

A high-stakes European fixture is on the horizon as Olympique Lyon gear up to face Manchester United in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Kick-off is set for 20:00 local time, with both teams eager to make a strong statement in their pursuit of continental silverware. This match sets …

The first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals brings together two well-established European contenders, as Tottenham Hotspur welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to North London on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium promises intensity and tactical depth as both clubs aim to take a vital step toward the semi-finals. Tottenham Overview Tottenham approach this knockout fixture with …

On Friday, U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters began withdrawing from two key neighborhoods in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, marking a pivotal development in Syria’s ongoing political transformation. This move comes as part of a broader agreement between the Kurdish-led authority in northeastern Syria and the Damascus-based central government, which is steadily reasserting its authority across the country. The fighters pulled …

Early Friday, Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people in the southern city of Khan Younis, many from a single family, according to medical personnel. Rescue efforts continued for hours afterward, with locals searching the wreckage of a three-story building. At least 16 more were injured, all reportedly related. The strike followed …

One of the biggest reasons Trading212 is so popular among new investors is how easy it is to get started—even with a small amount of money. But just how small? That’s where understanding the minimum deposit amount comes in. This article breaks down the current deposit minimums (as of March 2025), how they vary based on your region and payment …

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