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Israel has intensified its military actions in and around Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, early on Tuesday. Ambulances and private vehicles were seen rushing to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, bringing in many injured in this violent escalation of the war in Gaza. The Israeli government, under pressure from the U.S. to avoid mass casualties, claims to have increased precision …

Bernard Émié — the Director of France’s General Directorate for External Security, France’s main external intelligence agency — is in Beirut along with five French officials on a secret visit, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Tuesday. “They will leave today and it is not known why they came and whether they have met with security, diplomatic or political officials, but it …

The Athletico Sports club’s Lebanese team has made a significant impact in the Elite Neon Cup, an international European youth tournament for players born in 2014, held in Greece. This prestigious competition features 48 top teams from across the globe. Remarkably, the Lebanese team progressed through six matches without a single defeat, leading their group and making it to the …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rescinded the appointment of Salman Butt, a former captain convicted of spot-fixing, from a consultancy role for the men’s national team. This reversal occurred just a day after the announcement of his appointment, amidst significant backlash from media, fans, and cricket experts. Butt, initially appointed alongside ex-players Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum, was …

Rohit Sharma recently inquired with BCCI top brass and selectors about his role in the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and the USA. This query was part of a comprehensive meeting in New Delhi, attended by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, Vice President Rajeev Shukla, Treasurer Ashish Shelar, India’s captain Rohit Sharma (via Zoom from …

The race to host the 2030 World Expo is heating up, with Rome, Busan, and Riyadh as the top candidates. The decision is set to be made in Paris, where the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will cast their votes. Each city is intensifying its campaign with unique propositions and impressive endorsements. Rome has leveraged the star power of actor …

The Weeknd, also known by his real name Abel Tesfaye, features in a newly released trailer for Festival, a music-focused game developed by Rock Band creators Harmonix. Set to premiere in Fortnite on Saturday, December 9th, Festival offers players an interactive music experience. Fans can engage with the game by tapping notes to the rhythm of the song as they …

Over ten years since the release of GTA 5, Rockstar Games has finally unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for GTA 6, set to debut in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. The excitement surrounding this one-minute, thirty-second trailer is a testament to the enduring popularity and anticipation for the game. GTA 5, released in 2013, has sold …