In a decisive move, English Premier League clubs have voted to retain the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), despite the considerable criticism the technology faced throughout the past season. The decision was made during the Premier League’s annual general meeting on Thursday, where 19 out of the 20 clubs voted in favor of continuing…
UN to Add Israel to Blacklist for Violations Against Children in Conflict, Sparking Outrage The United Nations is set to include Israel on its “blacklist” of countries that have committed abuses against children in armed conflict. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns over the high number of Palestinian children killed during Israeli military operations in…
Putin Declares Nuclear Weapons Unnecessary for Victory in Ukraine, But Leaves Door Open for Doctrine Changes In a significant statement on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that there is no necessity to resort to nuclear weapons to secure victory in Ukraine. This remark is the clearest indication so far from the Kremlin that a…
Russia and China, wielding their veto powers in the U.N. Security Council, expressed concerns on Thursday about a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting President Joe Biden’s ceasefire proposal between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas. Algeria, the Council’s sole Arab member, also indicated it was not prepared to endorse the resolution, according to diplomatic sources. For the resolution…
Iga Swiatek Triumphs Over Coco Gauff in French Open Semifinals, Extending Winning Streak to 20 Matches at Roland Garros In a commanding performance on Thursday, Iga Swiatek eliminated Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the French Open semifinals, extending her remarkable winning streak at Roland Garros to 20 matches. Swiatek, the top-ranked player, is now aiming…
Saudi Arabia has announced that the Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 14, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening by astronomical observatories. This sighting marks the start of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar, as confirmed by the Supreme Court. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
