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LATEST BRIEFS
Ryan Garcia TKOs Conor Benn in Professional Boxing Bout
American boxer Ryan Garcia secured a technical knockout victory over Britain's Conor Benn, underlining his continued force in professional boxing.
Alexander Zverev Wins US Open for First Grand Slam Title
Germany's Zverev ended his long wait for a major, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows.
Wijnaldum Late Equalizer Earns Al-Ittihad Draw vs Al-Gharafa
Gini Wijnaldum struck deep into injury time to rescue Al-Ittihad a 1-1 draw against Al-Gharafa in their AFC Champions League Elite opener in Qatar.
Hamza Abdulraheem Set to Sign Long-Term Barcelona Contract
Egyptian midfielder Hamza Abdulraheem is preparing to renew with FC Barcelona on a long-term deal featuring a EUR 150 million release clause.
Bob Mackie, Hollywood Costume Designer, Dies at 87
Legendary American costume designer Bob Mackie, who shaped decades of Hollywood fashion, has died at the age of 87, marking the end of a defining era…
Oprah Winfrey Announces 2027 Live Show Series in Las Vegas
Oprah Winfrey is bringing her media and humanitarian story to the Sapphire venue in Las Vegas across a series of live performances scheduled for 2027.
LATEST ARTICLES
Mitch McConnell finally seen in public
ALBAWABA - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell fell in his home three months ago and remained unseen until now, remerging in a wheelchair with his…
Yemen’s Gate of Tears: How another critical waterway became Iran’s wild card
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a narrow passage of water separating the Arabian Peninsula from Africa. From the north, it connects the Red Sea…
The one thing Trump won’t give GOP midterm hopefuls: Less Trump
Here’s what Republican candidates need as midterm elections draw near: Gas pump prices that aren’t a gut punch. An easing of record diesel…
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting energy sites, but Kyiv calls it a ‘proposal for a mutual halt’
US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop hitting each other’s energy targets amid concerns over the…
Television’s A-Listers Glitter on Emmys Red Carpet
The brightest stars in television hit the red carpet Monday for the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, and they certainly…
Sunderland Embark on European Adventure After Decades in Doldrums
Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years -- the latest milestone in a…
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