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Luis Suarez had a modest start to his Inter Miami career, playing alongside his ex-Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in a goalless draw against El Salvador. The match marked the beginning of Inter Miami’s pre-season tour. Suarez, who recently joined the Major League Soccer team after his stint with Brazil’s Gremio, shared the field with Messi in San Salvador’s Estadio Cuscatlan. …

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Friday that Israel is dedicated to facilitating the return of residents in the north to their homes, following their evacuation due to ongoing confrontations with Hezbollah. He indicated that a resolution is close at hand, expressing a preference for a peaceful settlement but also readiness to use military force if necessary. During a …

Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, has made a controversial statement accusing Israel of creating and financing Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. This assertion comes amidst the backdrop of recent reaffirmations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state. This stance has led to criticism from the United States, which continues to …

In Tel Aviv, a recent protest by families of captives held by Hamas escalated into a confrontation with Israeli police. The demonstration, which blocked a major highway, was a visible sign of the mounting frustration over the Israeli government’s perceived inaction in securing the release of the captives. Shahar Mor, whose nephew Avraham is among those held in Gaza, reported …

In a recent meeting in Moscow, Russian diplomat Mikhail Bogdanov urged Hamas to release all civilians captured during the attacks on October 7. During his discussion with Hamas politburo member Musa Abu Marzouk, Bogdanov highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, which he described as “catastrophic.” The Russian foreign ministry emphasized the urgency of this matter, stressing the need for …

Swiss prosecutors confirmed they received a criminal complaint against Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he discussed the Gaza war. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office (BA) stated that the complaint would undergo standard examination procedures, and they are coordinating with the foreign ministry to assess the immunity status of President Herzog. Details …

Pakistan and Iran have decided to reduce tensions after a series of deadly airstrikes in the Baluchistan border region, shared by both countries, escalated regional concerns. Iran initiated a missile and drone strike targeting “terrorist” camps in Pakistan, which was followed by Pakistan’s retaliation with airstrikes on Iranian soil. The situation became more strained when Pakistan called back its ambassador …

On Saturday, two Hezbollah members died in a strike by an Israeli drone, which hit their vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of al-Bazouriyeh, near Tyre, located approximately 20 kilometers away from the closest point of the Israeli border. Additionally, an Israeli drone struck a residence in Marwahin, a location that has faced multiple bombings since the onset of the …