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Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury was set to rule him out for three weeks but shock return against Barcelona is on the cards.Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he could take a controlled risk with Kylian Mbappe’s fitness ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday against Barcelona, but would not be “kamikaze”.French superstar Mbappe missed the semifinal victory over Atletico Madrid on Thursday but flew out to Saudi Arabia on Friday to join the squad before the Clasico in Jeddah.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘Symbol of pride’: DR Congo superfan Mboladinga leaves AFCON as a herolist…
Iran’s elite IRGC – which operates separately to the army – also says that safeguarding the country’s security is a ‘red line’.The Iranian army says it would safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property as it urged the Iranians to thwart “the enemy’s plots”, after United States President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran’s leaders over the escalating antigovernment protests.In a statement published by semi-official news sites, the military on Saturday accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of seeking to “undermine the country’s public security”, as Tehran stepped up efforts to quell the country’s biggest protests in years over…
media’s Resul Serdar Atas recounts scenes from Aleppo amid escalating clashes between the Syrian army and SDF forces.I arrived in Aleppo early on Wednesday morning after receiving reports of serious clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). What I encountered was far worse than I expected.Heavy artillery shelling was constant, extreme. My team came under attack four times; one bullet hit our equipment.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Photos: Civilians flee Aleppo amid intensified fightinglist 2 of 3Syrian army declares ceasefire in Aleppo after heavy clashes with SDFlist 3 of 3Can tension in…
The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.The Trump administration has once again threatened to take control of Greenland either by acquiring it or through the use of military force to “deter our adversaries in the Arctic region.”Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, already hosts the Pituffik Space Base, which the US operates in coordination with Danish authorities. Both the US and Denmark are founding members of NATO, the most powerful military alliance.European and Canadian leaders have jumped to support Denmark and Greenland, saying they are…
Clashes resume after Kurdish forces reject withdrawal ultimatum; over 140,000 displaced as international mediators seek to prevent wider conflict. ALEPPO, Syria – Syrian military forces are advancing into the last Kurdish-held district of Aleppo after a government ceasefire ultimatum was rejected by Kurdish groups, security officials confirmed Friday. The breakdown in talks marks a critical escalation in Syria’s protracted conflict, pitting President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s government against Kurdish forces who have controlled several Aleppo neighborhoods since the early stages of the civil war. A temporary ceasefire announced overnight by Damascus had demanded Kurdish fighters withdraw to northeastern Syria by 9 a.m. local…
Foreign Ministry calls for protection of diplomatic missions and reiterates commitment to peaceful dialogue amid ongoing Ukraine conflict. The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong call for the protection of diplomatic premises following damage to the Qatar embassy in Kyiv during recent shelling of the Ukrainian capital. In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized “the need to protect civilian and diplomatic buildings and the headquarters of embassy staff in accordance with international norms and conventions regulating diplomatic work.” The appeal came after images showed structural damage to the Qatari diplomatic mission, struck during a reported…
Videos challenge the official account of the fatal shooting, but federal immunity and high prosecution standards create a steep path to any charges. The fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has triggered a legal and public firestorm, with a central question looming: Can the agent be criminally prosecuted? An analysis of the law reveals significant barriers to any state or federal charges, despite video evidence that appears to contradict the official narrative. The Contested IncidentThe shooting occurred during a federal operation. Authorities stated the agent fired “defensive shots” because a…
Second-day decline brings 24K to Dh533.75 per gram; analysts point to dollar strength and profit-taking but see long-term support. DUBAI: Gold prices in Dubai extended losses for a second consecutive session on Thursday, presenting a potential opportunity for buyers ahead of the weekend. The decline was driven by a stronger US dollar and profit-taking in global markets, pulling the precious metal lower. Opening Rates in Dubai: Internationally, spot gold was down 0.57% to $4,427.34 per ounce at 9:15 AM UAE time. Analysts See a Strategic Pause in Strong Trend Market experts view the dip as a minor correction within a…
Syrian army announces the start of a military operation in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood of Aleppo.The Syrian army has launched new strikes on Kurdish-held areas in Aleppo after Kurdish fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire, as more civilians fled their homes to escape the violence in the northern Syrian city.The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced the start of a military operation in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood of Aleppo on Friday evening after a deadline for Kurdish fighters to evacuate the area, imposed as part of its temporary ceasefire, expired.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of…
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years.Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in which Morocco were efficient enough but also created little in the way of chances, netting from two of their three shots on target.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘I didn’t set…