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Californians are demanding accountability for the destruction caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, as authorities enforce a strict nighttime curfew to prevent looting and chaos. The fires have claimed at least 11 lives, reduced thousands of homes to ash, and left many residents devastated, with President Joe Biden comparing the scene to a war zone. Frustration is mounting over the …

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, a long-standing ally of Russia, has upended the Kremlin’s strategy across the Mediterranean and Africa. This shift is forcing Moscow to redirect its focus toward Libya as a potential new stronghold, according to experts. Russia’s military operations in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa relied heavily on its bases along the …

West Ham began the season aiming for a spot in European competitions but has fallen well short of those ambitions. Currently positioned 14th in the Premier League with 23 points from 20 matches, the team has struggled to establish consistency despite boasting a talented roster. A brief four-game unbeaten streak, featuring two wins and two draws, was followed by heavy …

Arsenal, despite their solid form in recent seasons, appear poised to fall short of claiming the Premier League title this year. Currently sitting second in the standings, they trail league leaders Liverpool by six points, having played one additional match. The Gunners have been difficult to defeat, with their last league loss occurring in early November. They followed a strong …

Everton finds itself battling to avoid relegation, currently sitting 16th in the Premier League, just a single point clear of the drop zone. The Toffees have struggled for form, winning only one of their last 11 league matches, with six draws and four losses during this stretch. Recent defeats to Nottingham Forest (0-2) and Bournemouth (0-1) have deepened their woes. …

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has become the first foreign leader to officially visit Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun. The visit marks the first by a foreign head of state since Aoun, a former Lebanese army commander, was chosen by the Lebanese parliament to fill the presidency after a vacancy of more than two years. The two leaders held discussions …

An Israeli drone targeted a van in the town of Tayr Debba in the Tyre district on Friday. According to the Health Ministry, the attack resulted in five fatalities and left four others injured. The Israeli military stated that the strike occurred after individuals were observed loading weapons into a vehicle linked to Hezbollah. The army claimed the operation was …

President Joseph Aoun has announced that binding parliamentary consultations to select a new prime minister will take place on Monday. According to a statement from the Presidency, Aoun will meet with parliamentary blocs and independent MPs from 8:00 a.m. until around 5:30 p.m. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has expressed his willingness to lead the next government, with reports indicating …