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A resurgence of hostilities broke out on Sunday along the Israel-Lebanon border, involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah issued statements claiming responsibility for assaults on the Israeli Birkat Risha and Hanita posts, reportedly causing casualties. The National News Agency reported the launch of two rockets from southern Lebanon towards the Saasaa area in northern Israel. In response, Israel conducted …

Arij Mutabagani, President of the Saudi Tennis Federation, is elated over the successful hosting of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, a landmark event as the first ATP-sanctioned tournament in Saudi Arabia. She views this as a historical moment, particularly significant due to Saudi Arabia’s young population, aiming to inspire them towards tennis. The tournament, featuring top players under …

KL Rahul, India’s interim ODI captain, is aiming to secure his position in the Test team as India embarks on a three-match series against South Africa starting this Sunday, December 17. While currently concentrating on the ODI series, Rahul acknowledges that wicketkeeping in Tests could solidify his spot on the team. India is looking at a busy schedule in Test …

In a Tel Aviv theater, amidst the tensions of the Hamas-Israel conflict, the melodies of Egyptian singer Umm Kalthoum bring together Arabs and Jews. Directed by Igal Ezraty, the play features three Arab and three Jewish performers, blending Hebrew dialogue with Arabic songs. Ezraty emphasizes that Arabic isn’t solely the language of Hamas but also a language of beauty and …

Heather Knight, the captain of England’s women’s cricket team, expressed her frustration with the pitch conditions following England’s defeat to India in a one-off match on Saturday, December 16, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. England suffered a massive 347-run loss, a record margin, on a pitch Knight characterized as “extreme.” Deepti Sharma stood out as India’s top …

Over the past two months, Israel’s military has launched numerous attacks near the border with Lebanon, targeting the Lebanese Army. This series of assaults, totaling over 34 instances since October 7, has raised serious concerns within the Biden administration, leading to stern admonitions from top U.S. officials to their Israeli counterparts, as reported by CNN. The attacks, which involved various …

According to French diplomatic sources, French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to Lebanon on December 21st has been canceled, as reported by the Saudi Okaz newspaper. The reasons for the cancellation are currently unclear, but Lebanese officials have been notified of the change in plans. President Macron’s visit was originally planned to include an inspection of French peacekeepers in southern …