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LATEST BRIEFS
Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Argentina's legendary captain Lionel Messi has declared his retirement from international play, bringing a historic era of global football to a close.
Gabriel Martinelli Joins Al Hilal From Arsenal for €65M
Saudi club Al Hilal has confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on a four-year deal worth a reported 65 million…
US Extends Middle East Military Deployment Through 2027
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has ordered American forces to remain in the Middle East until 2027 amid rising Iranian activity and Israeli security…
Zamalek Opens African Champions League vs AS Port Djibouti
Zamalek kicked off their 2026 African Champions League group stage campaign against Djiboutian champions AS Port on Friday at Cairo Stadium.
Lebanese Actors’ Union Calls General Assembly Amid AI Shift
Lebanon's actors' union has convened a general assembly to tackle profession and governance concerns as AI reshapes the regional media landscape.
Naglaa Fathy Absent From Daughter Yasmin’s Funeral
Actress Naglaa Fathy did not attend Thursday's funeral for her daughter Yasmin Saif Abu Al-Naja, with family sources revealing details behind her…
LATEST ARTICLES
Why prescribe drugs by brand name? Pharmacists call for change after child endangered by drug dispensing error
Last week, seven-year-old Mecca came down with a cold and a sore throat. She visited her doctor for examination, and was prescribed a…
Sudan Nashra: Burhan offers temporary immunity for internal dialogue participants | AU Peace, Security Council in Khartoum | Khartoum, Riyadh establish bilateral coordination council | Second-largest single group RSF defection arrive in Northern State
Subscribe to our Lens on Sudan newsletter here. In an Armed Forces Day speech on August 14, Transitional Sovereignty Council Chair Abdel…
Warraq residents demonstrate to protest ‘state ignoring legitimate demands’
Hundreds of Warraq Island residents held a protest march on Tuesday, after the head of the authority tasked with developing the island…
Once bitter enemies Amhara, Tigray reach understandings in fight against Ethiopian govt
In mid-August, the leader of the Amhara insurgency fighting to overthrow Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made a surprising…
Sudan Nashra: Military strikes RSF convoy inside Chadian territory, sparks regional concerns | Kauda fighting pushes Otoro groups to demand Hilu’s removal from SPLM-N leadership | US proposes nationwide arms embargo on Sudan in Security Council
Subscribe to our Lens on Sudan newsletter here. Washington is pushing in the United Nations Security Council to take the Darfur arms…
As streets close to welcome Xi, Egypt seeks space for strategic aims during China visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Cairo on Tuesday evening for a highly anticipated visit to Egypt, his first in a decade…
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