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Real Madrid Knocks Out Atlético Madrid in UEFA Champions League Thriller Real Madrid clinched their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, overcoming city rivals Atlético Madrid in a nail-biting penalty shootout, ending 4-2 in their favor. The two-legged tie concluded with an aggregate score of 2-2, forcing the match into extra time and eventually penalties. Atlético Madrid Strikes First in Second Leg The second leg, played at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu, saw Atlético Madrid take an early lead through a well-taken goal by Conor Gallagher. The 1-0 victory in the second leg leveled the aggregate score, pushing the tie…

Syrian Government Temporarily Bans Fighters from Entering SDF-Controlled Areas The Syrian government has issued an internal circular prohibiting its fighters from entering areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during the current period. This decision, reported by Syria TV on Wednesday, aims to prevent individual actions that could destabilize ongoing negotiations. Reason Behind the Ban: Avoiding Unilateral Actions According to sources, the Syrian government’s directive stems from concerns over potential individual actions by fighters that could jeopardize the fragile situation. The ban will remain in place until the agreement to hand over state institutions is fully implemented and the…

Trade War Escalates: Europe Strikes Back with $28 Billion in Counter-Tariffs The European Union (EU) plans to impose counter-tariffs on American goods worth €26 billion ($28.33 billion) starting next month, in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, according to a statement released by the European Commission on Wednesday. EU Responds to U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs The announcement came just hours after the U.S. administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, marking a significant escalation in the trade war between the two long-standing allies. The EU stated that it will retaliate by reintroducing tariffs on American…

Record-Breaking Milestone Longest Time Spent with an Artificial Heart A man in his forties has made medical history as the first person to leave the hospital with a fully artificial heart, according to an announcement made by St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney on Wednesday. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant advancement in cardiac care and artificial heart technology. First-of-Its-Kind Procedure in Australia The patient, who suffered from severe heart failure, lived with the artificial heart—a titanium blood pump—for over 100 days before undergoing a real heart transplant in March. In November, he received the artificial heart at St. Vincent’s Hospital…

Missile Attack on MJ Pinar Ship in Odessa Port Kills Four Syrian Crew Members Activists circulated news of a missile attack, believed to be of Russian origin, targeting the MJ Pinar ship in Ukraine’s Odessa port. Preliminary reports indicate that four Syrian crew members were killed, and another was injured. The victims hailed from Syria’s Arwad Island and were identified as: Details of the MJ Pinar Ship According to the Ukrainian Maritime Ports Authority, the victims were crew members of the MJ Pinar, a cargo ship with a gross tonnage of 30,500 tons, built in 2009. The vessel was reportedly…

Trump: Zelenskyy Welcome at White House, Talks with Putin Planned President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is likely to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, following Ukraine’s endorsement of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire and negotiations to end the ongoing war. Speaking outside the White House alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk, Trump expressed hope that Putin would agree to the proposed deal. Trump told reporters, “As they say, it takes two to tango, right?” He further noted, “We hope [Putin] agrees too, and I truly believe that would be 75% of the way toward a resolution.” For those…

Iraq Seeks Arab Alternatives to Buy Gas and Replace Iranian Supplies Iraq is exploring new options to secure gas supplies from Arab nations like Qatar and Oman as a substitute for Iranian imports. This shift comes in response to U.S. efforts to block Iraq’s electricity imports from Tehran, signaling potential future restrictions on gas trade as well. On Monday, the head of Iraq’s “South Gas Company” revealed that Baghdad is considering Qatar and Oman as viable alternatives for gas purchases. This move follows the U.S. decision to tighten sanctions on Iran, with a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirming that the…

Military Police Arrest Suspects in Syrian Coast Incidents Amid Ongoing Investigations The Syrian Ministry of Defense’s Military Police have taken decisive action in response to recent events on the Syrian coast. These incidents, which have drawn widespread attention, involve serious violations and sectarian activities that have unsettled the region. In this article, we explore the arrests made, the legal proceedings underway, and the efforts of the transitional government to address these Syrian coast incidents. Arrests Made in Connection to Sectarian Violations The Military Police of the Syrian Ministry of Defense arrested two individuals after a video surfaced showing their involvement…

8 Clauses of the Agreement to Integrate SDF into Syrian State Institutions On Monday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, signed a landmark agreement to integrate all civilian and military institutions of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration into the framework of the Syrian state, as announced by the presidency. The Syrian presidency released a statement signed by both parties, outlining 8 key clauses as follows: Earlier this year, in February, the SDF leadership announced the integration of its military and security institutions with those of the Autonomous Administration, paving the way for…

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria Denies Sending Fact-Finding Mission to Coastal Region The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Adam Abdel Mawla, has refuted claims circulating about the UN deploying a fact-finding mission or launching an investigation in the Syrian coastal region. In a statement issued on Monday, the UN envoy clarified that such missions can only be carried out with authorization from the UN Human Rights Council or the UN Security Council. The statement emphasized, “The United Nations’ efforts on the ground remain focused on delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to those most in need, while ensuring the safety and…