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Madison Square Garden in New York City frequently earns the title of the "most iconic arena on the planet." For artists and performers, securing a spot at "the Garden," as it's affectionately called, signals that they've truly arrived. It’s worth noting that the venue's appeal stretches beyond the realm of music. Memorable sports milestones have unfolded within its walls, most notably the legendary boxing match known as the "Fight of the Century," featuring Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier back in 1971. Moreover, it was…

In a tragic escalation, Russian missile attacks devastated the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last night, claiming the lives of four individuals, including a young child. Additionally, a teenager and another victim fell to assaults in Kyiv and its adjacent areas, as reported by local authorities. The strikes occurred a mere 48 hours after Russia wrapped up a three-day gathering of the BRICS nations in Kazan, where President Vladimir Putin faced intense pressure from global leaders to put an end to the ongoing hostilities.…

When Sofia Patel, the head of operations for the Labour Party, shared an update on her LinkedIn about campaign opportunities with U.S. presidential aspirant Kamala Harris, she likely didn't foresee the uproar it would provoke. The now-removed post stated: "I have nearly 100 Labour Party staff members (both past and present) set to head to the U.S. shortly, targeting North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia." She continued, "I have ten spots open for anyone willing to travel to the critical battleground state of…

In a shocking episode, a truck driver plowed his vehicle into a crowd gathered at a bus stop in central Israel, injuring a minimum of 29 individuals, as reported by medics and law enforcement. Meanwhile, in an unrelated event, Israeli forces fatally shot a man who allegedly attempted to stab them during a "counterterrorism" operation close to Jerusalem. The military characterized this incident as a "terror attack." The tragic collision unfolded on Ahron Yariv Boulevard in Ramat Hasharon, not far from the bustling…

Israeli forces have pulled back from a hospital complex in northern Gaza, just one day after they had launched an operation there. According to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA, at least 30 individuals perished in Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in Beit Lahiya, a town in northern Gaza. The health ministry in Gaza reported that Israeli troops apprehended numerous male medical personnel and a number of patients during their incursion into the hospital. Authorities indicated that Israeli forces had…

The ruling party in Georgia appears poised to outpace the pro-Western opposition in a highly scrutinized legislative election, as reflected by initial results that suggest a setback for the Caucasus nation’s ambitions to join the European Union. This crucial election in Georgia, nestled south of Russia, has been characterized by analysts as a pivotal moment that could steer the country towards either a European future or foster closer ties with Russia. With approximately 70% of precincts reporting their tallies, the…

Iran downplayed the recent air assault by Israel on its military assets, asserting that the damage inflicted was minimal. This comes as U.S. President Joe Biden urged for a cessation of hostilities that have escalated tensions in the Middle East into potentially dangerous territory. In the early hours of yesterday, a multitude of Israeli fighter jets executed three separate waves of strikes targeting missile production facilities and other significant sites in the vicinity of Tehran and throughout western Iran, according to…

According to a statement from Iran's mission to the United Nations, Israeli airstrikes were launched against Iranian targets using Iraqi airspace, with the Iranian representatives directly implicating the United States in this operation. They characterized the U.S. as complicit in these aggressive actions. The Iranian mission declared on X, "Iraqi airspace remains under the occupation, oversight, and control of U.S. military forces. The conclusion is clear: the U.S. bears certain responsibility for this heinous act." In…

Iran has asserted its right to self-defense following a series of retaliatory airstrikes launched by Israel against Iranian military targets overnight. Early this morning, Israel executed airstrikes on various military installations within Iran, claiming the action was a direct response to Tehran's missile assault on Israeli territory earlier this month. This incident marks yet another chapter in the ongoing and tense saga between these heavily armed adversaries. Shortly after completing the airstrikes, the Israeli Defense…

The human rights leader of the United Nations has conveyed a grim message, stating that the "darkest chapter" of the conflict in Gaza is currently unfolding in the northern region. He cautioned that Israel’s military actions could potentially be classified as "atrocity crimes." Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, highlighted a staggering statistic: "Over 150,000 individuals are reported dead, injured, or unaccounted for in Gaza" since the outbreak of war just over a year ago. "It is unimaginable, yet the…