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An Israeli drone strike targeted the southern Lebanese town of Halta on Sunday, resulting in the death of a civilian, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The victim was reportedly working on a chicken farm at the time of the attack. This incident marks another breach of the ceasefire agreement established in November, which aimed to end over a year of …

The Israeli military confirmed that a missile fired from Yemen by the Houthi rebels was successfully intercepted before it could cross into Israeli airspace. The Houthis stated they had launched a hypersonic missile aimed at the Nevatim Air Base situated in Israel’s southern Negev desert. The Houthis, aligned with Iran and presenting themselves as defenders of Palestinians amid the ongoing …

In a thrilling Copa del Rey final held at Seville’s Estadio de La Cartuja, FC Barcelona edged out Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time, securing their 32nd title in the competition. Jules Koundé’s decisive goal in the 116th minute sealed the victory in a match filled with drama, controversy, and moments of brilliance from both sides. Barcelona took the lead …

On April 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s commitment to ending the conflict in Ukraine. Following recent Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Trump questioned whether Putin genuinely seeks peace or is merely prolonging the conflict. He suggested that alternative measures, such as banking or secondary sanctions, might be necessary to …

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, FC Barcelona will host Inter Milan at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 local time. Barcelona Overview Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, Barcelona has been in exceptional form throughout the 2024–25 season. The team advanced to …

Ipswich Town’s brief return to the Premier League came to an end after a heavy 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United. The match symbolized a season of struggles for Kieran McKenna’s side, highlighted by Ben Johnson’s dismissal in the first half after two quick yellow cards. That moment swung the momentum firmly in Newcastle’s favor at St James’ Park. Just before …

Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, has intensified his call for the Lebanese state to assert sole authority over all weaponry. He emphasizes that a genuine state cannot exist without a monopoly on arms, criticizing Hezbollah’s independent military actions as undermining national sovereignty. Geagea argues that Hezbollah’s unilateral decisions have drawn Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve its …

A devastating explosion and subsequent fire erupted at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, April 26, 2025, resulting in at least five fatalities and over 700 injuries. The incident occurred around 12:10 PM local time and has been attributed to improperly stored chemical materials, possibly including sodium perchlorate, a compound used in missile fuel. Incident Overview The …