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Dramatic 3-2 victory reduces gap at the top to a single point, intensifying the title race as other Friday fixtures reshape league standings. In a match that encapsulated the high stakes of the season’s finale, Al-Hilal secured a vital 3-2 win over Al-Khaleej on Friday, cutting the gap to Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Nassr to just one point and setting the stage for a climactic title race. The victory propels Al-Hilal into second place, overtaking Al-Taawoun and piling immense pressure on their Riyadh rivals, Al-Nassr, who must respond against Al-Okhdood on Saturday to reclaim their cushion. The match at King…
In a nation scarred by conflict, over 400,000 displaced youths—most first-time voters—see Sunday’s election as a pivotal chance for stability, education, and a path home. BIRAO, Central African Republic — In a windswept camp on the edges of the Sahel, 18-year-old Amani Abdramane pauses from tending her donkey, adjusting the pink scarf draped over her shoulders. Like many across the Central African Republic (CAR), she is preparing to vote in Sunday’s general election—and with her ballot, cast a hope for peace. “I hope the person I vote for brings peace,” Abdramane says. Displaced nearly a decade ago after her father…
Ceremony for western Libya’s top general and four officers underscores strategic ties amid UN unification efforts; black box analysis requested from Germany. ANKARA — In a solemn display of diplomatic solidarity, Turkiye held a state military funeral on Sunday for five Libyan military officers killed in a plane crash last week, including the senior commander of western Libya’s forces. The ceremony at Murted Airfield near Ankara honored General Muhammad Ali Ahmad Al-Haddad and four of his colleagues, whose coffins were draped in the Libyan flag before being repatriated. Turkey’s Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff presided over the services.…
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian man east of Gaza City as they continue their ceasefire violations and carry out sweeping raids across the occupied West Bank.The Palestinian news service Wafa reported on Friday that Israeli forces opened fire on Uday al-Maqadma while he was sitting near the entrance of a school in Gaza. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries at the hospital.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israel attacks press as…
Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.Israel’s systematic campaign of violence against Palestinian journalists since October 2023 has peaked in 2025 with the targeting of dozens of members of the press, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says.In a statement released on Friday, the Freedoms Committee of the syndicate said Israel is implementing a policy of “silencing the press through killing, injury and permanent disability”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospitallist 2 of 3Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli medialist 3 of 3Israel…
UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the Egyptian-British activist and blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah has returned to the United Kingdom after spending nearly 12 years as a political prisoner in Egypt.Starmer on Friday called the return of Abd El-Fattah, who was pardoned by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in September after years of detention, a “profound relief”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah freed after Sisi pardonlist 2 of 3Egypt grants presidential pardon to activist…
The US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.Washington, DC – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been warning of a grave Iranian threat to Israel and the world for more than 30 years.United States President Donald Trump heeded those warnings in June and bombed Tehran’s nuclear facilities. But it appears that Netanyahu is still not satisfied and will be pushing for more military actions against Iran when he returns to the US on Sunday to visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of…
Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.Mohamed Salah has scored as 10-man Egypt have beaten South Africa 1-0 in Agadir to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Liverpool star converted a penalty on 45 minutes on Friday, and South Africa were denied a spot kick late in the second half when Yasser Ibrahim appeared to handle the ball inside the box.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: All to know ahead of Battle of the Sexes blockbusterlist…
In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai.Who: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios What: “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match Where: Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates When: Sunday at 7.45pm (15:45 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on media Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match in Dubai on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of…
Attack comes a day after an Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man praying on the roadside.Two people have died in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel, officials say.Israeli police and emergency workers said a Palestinian from the Israeli-occupied West Bank attacked and killed a man and a woman on Friday before he was shot and wounded.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Infant, adults wounded in West Bank attacks by Israeli forces, settlerslist 2 of 3What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?list 3 of 3Palestinian economy faces critical…