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In response to security concerns, Israel has recently blocked the online presence of Al-Mayadeen, a Beirut-based, pro-Iranian TV channel. This decision, announced by Israeli Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi, came amidst rising tensions in the Gaza conflict, which has escalated fears of broader regional unrest. Karhi, in a Facebook post, revealed that the security cabinet sanctioned emergency actions to prevent the …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised European policymakers, including the European Central Bank (ECB), to maintain the current high interest rates until they are certain that inflation is under control, despite slow economic growth. This recommendation, issued on Wednesday, cautions against celebrating too early as inflation shows signs of declining from its peak. According to the IMF, underestimating the …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has immediately suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). This decision, as reported by ESPNcricinfo, comes in reaction to what the ICC perceives as significant governmental intrusion into the management of SLC, leading to the dissolution of the nation’s cricket board. In a statement, the ICC expressed that the decision to suspend SLC was made after determining …

Saudi Arabia is poised to host the 2034 Men’s World Cup following Australia’s withdrawal from the bid, a move that aligns with FIFA’s preferences and elevates the oil-rich nation’s global sports profile. The Australian football federation, assessing various factors, opted not to participate in the bidding process for the 2034 World Cup. This decision effectively leaves Saudi Arabia as the …

Tottenham Hotspur’s James Maddison is set to be sidelined until January due to an ankle injury, as confirmed by manager Ange Postecoglou. The 26-year-old midfielder, consequently, has had to withdraw from the England national team for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches in November. Maddison suffered the injury during Tottenham’s 4-1 Premier League loss to Chelsea this Monday. Reflecting on …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of three fighters aligned with pro-Iran groups as they targeted Hezbollah-affiliated sites near Damascus, according to a report from a war monitoring organization. These strikes are part of a series of Israeli actions in Syria over the past month, driven by escalating regional tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip. …

Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles at the Margaliot and Ramim Israeli military posts near the Lebanon-Israel border on Thursday. Simultaneously, the Israeli army shelled southern border areas. An Israeli drone also came under fire over the occupied Shebaa Farms. Earlier, an Israeli drone had fired a missile on the outskirts of the Lebanese border town of Mhaibib, while Israeli artillery shelling …

On Wednesday, Israeli artillery launched shelling attacks on several locations, including Ramia, Beit Leef, and the border towns of al-Labbouneh, al-Naqoura, Rmeish, Aita al-Shaab, Halta, and al-Mari. This action was in response to three rockets that had landed in Zarit and Shtula in the Israeli upper western Galilee. Additionally, Israel targeted the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal, Blida, Houla, Mhaibib, and …