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Jannik Sinner, the fourth seed at the Australian Open, showcased his strong form by effortlessly moving into the tournament’s second week. He achieved this feat without losing a single set, most recently cruising past Sebastian Baez, the 26th seed from Argentina, with a commanding 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 victory in the third round on Friday. Demonstrating impressive power on the court, …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani reiterated his stance on Thursday for the withdrawal of the U.S.-led international anti-jihadist coalition from Iraq. This statement comes amid heightened regional tensions due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking at a televised event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sudani emphasized the departure of coalition forces as vital for Iraq’s security and …

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli soldiers have been seen in a video circulating on Telegram, standing in front of a damaged building in Gaza, discussing their actions in the region. In the video, one soldier talks about “occupying, deporting, and settling” in the area, addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli government has been relatively …

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared their intent to ensure the safety of Chinese and Russian vessels navigating the Red Sea, amidst their ongoing campaign against ships associated with Israel and its allies. This assurance was given by Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a high-ranking official of the Iran-supported Houthi group, in a conversation with the pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia. Al-Bukhaiti emphasized that …

Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority (PA) president emphasized that the creation of an independent Palestinian state is crucial for achieving security and stability in the Middle East. This statement was made on Thursday, highlighting the contrasting views between Netanyahu and many countries, including the …

Mexico and Chile have called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to conduct an investigation into potential crimes in the Palestinian territories. This request, according to a statement from Mexico’s foreign ministry, comes amidst concerns about the recent surge in violence, especially against civilians, and possible ongoing crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court. These concerns particularly stem from the …

Ehud Barak, a former Prime Minister of Israel, has urged the country to conduct new elections to rebuild trust in its leadership. He expressed concern over the current strategy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the risk it poses in straining relations with the United States and entangling Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Barak criticized Netanyahu’s reluctance to publicly …

Mohammed Raad, the leader of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, stated on Friday that Israel is not prepared for a conflict with Lebanon, emphasizing that Hezbollah would engage with full force. This statement comes amid a period of increasing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by a series of cross-border exchanges. Despite the growing hostilities, it is believed that neither side desires …