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Dayana Yastremska, ranked 93rd globally, made an impressive advance into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday by defeating two-time former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka with scores of 7-6(6) and 6-4. The Ukrainian qualifier, who had earlier shocked Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the opening round, showcased a bold playing style, hitting 38 winners to progress in a draw …

Daniil Medvedev of Russia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2024 by defeating Nuno Borges of Portugal on Monday, January 22, in Melbourne. Medvedev secured his victory with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-1, setting up a quarter-final showdown with Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. This triumph in the fourth round marks a significant step for the world number …

The U.S. Navy’s senior commander in the Middle East, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, has highlighted Iran’s substantial involvement in maritime attacks conducted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, particularly during the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In an interview with The Associated Press, Cooper did not explicitly state that Tehran orchestrates each attack by the Houthis in the Red Sea and Gulf …

On Monday, intense military action unfolded in Khan Younis, now a central battleground in the Gaza war, as Israeli forces conducted heavy bombardments. This escalation came amidst appeals from families of hostages held by Hamas for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate their release. Overnight, Khan Younis, the southern Gaza Strip’s largest city, witnessed deadly assaults and intense combat …

Iran has openly accused Israel of carrying out an airstrike in Damascus that resulted in the death of five members of its Revolutionary Guards. In response to what he labeled a “cowardly assassination,” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed retaliation. This recent incident has escalated tensions, with Israel reportedly intensifying its strikes against high-ranking Iranian and allied figures in Syria and …

According to a report by al-Liwaa newspaper on Monday, there are indications that discussions to conclude the ongoing war in Gaza are set to begin towards the end of this week. The report suggests a potential resolution that would encompass a phased release of prisoners and a ceasefire lasting between 60 to 70 days. During this ceasefire, political efforts geared …

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has expressed concern over Israel’s recent military actions in Lebanon, suggesting that these could escalate into a larger conflict. This was reported in al-Joumhouria newspaper on Monday. Berri pointed out that Israel’s operations in Lebanon have intensified and expanded in range, with attacks now occurring in areas considerably distant from the Israeli-Lebanese border. He highlighted …

On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a Hezbollah fighter. A Lebanese security official indicated that the strike was aimed at a high-ranking commander who managed to survive. Since the commencement of hostilities between Hamas and Israel on October 7, the border area between Lebanon and Israel has been the site of almost daily …