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Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, expressed concerns to the United Nations’ special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, regarding the impact of recent US military actions in the Middle East on achieving a political resolution in the region. This conversation, reported by Iran’s state-run news agency, occurred amid the US’s confirmation of fresh strikes on Houthi targets, following a series of …

Mohammed Al Bukhaiti, a senior figure in the Houthi Political Council, declared the group’s intention to persist in its military activities until the Gaza blockade is ended. This stance is in direct response to recent airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen. Al Bukhaiti strongly asserted the group’s resolve, stating, “We will meet escalation with escalation.” …

A recent assault on a building in Lysychansk, a town in the Russian-held Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, resulted in the death of at least 28 individuals, according to Leonid Pasechnik, the leader appointed by Moscow in the Luhansk People’s Republic. Pasechnik announced on Telegram that emergency crews managed to rescue 10 people from the debris. He attributed the attack, …

In Ukraine, uncertainty lingers as the President’s Office has yet to clarify the future of the country’s military leader. Amidst these unresolved questions, Oleksandr Syrskyi, a potential successor to the current army chief, visited troops near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. On his Telegram channel, Syrskyi provided a straightforward update, stating, “The operational situation remains tense. Heavy fighting is taking …

In Israel, thousands of citizens took to the streets on Saturday, voicing their discontent with the current government and demanding the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. In Caesarea, demonstrators braved the rain and marched towards one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private homes, chanting for his resignation. Simultaneously, in Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, citizens rallied for the …

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 …