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The Israeli army said Friday that a strike that killed three journalists in south Lebanon was “under review”, maintaining that it had targeted Hezbollah militants. “Earlier today, following intelligence information, the IDF (army) struck a Hezbollah military structure in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon,” the military said in a statement to AFP. “The strike was carried out while the terrorists were located inside the structure,” it added. “Several hours after the strike, reports were received that journalists had been hit during the strike. The incident is under review.” Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen said a cameraman and broadcast engineer were killed in the strike in Hasbaya, which according to the Pro-Iran network targeted a journalists’ residence.… Read More »Israel Army Says Strike That Killed Journalists In Lebanon “Under Review”

 President Joe Biden formally apologized on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in running abusive Native American boarding schools for more than 150 years, and was heckled at the event over his support for Israel’s war in Gaza. “This to me is one of the most consequential things I’ve ever had an opportunity to do in my whole career,” Biden said in his apology at an outdoor football and track field in Laveen Village, Arizona, near Phoenix. “It’s a sin on our soul. … I formally apologize.” Several hundred people attended, many of them in traditional tribal dress. They cheered as Biden apologized for the generational trauma faced by the Native American community due to… Read More »“How Can You…”: Biden Heckled By Pro-Palestinian Protester At Rally

On the back of his maiden Test century, India batter Sarfaraz Khan retained his place in the team for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. With Shubman Gill making a return after recovering from a stiff neck, India backed Sarfaraz to retain his place, with the team management instead dropping out-of-form batter KL Rahul. Sarafarz hit 150 in the second innings of the 1st Test in Bengaluru, which India lost by eight wickets to the Kiwis last week. Now, former India batter Aakash Chopra has vouched for Sarfaraz’s selection in the Indian team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. India will tour Australia to play five Test later this year. Since… Read More »Sarfaraz To Travel For Australia Tests? Ex-India Star Says “No Reason…”

Australia’s fast-bowling great Brett Lee said if India wish to win this year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, they need pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and a recovering Mohammed Shami in top form. While Bumrah and Siraj have been consistently turning out for India, Shami has not played competitive cricket since last year’s ODI World Cup at home due to recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, which needed surgery in London this year. Shami, who had a strapping on his left knee when bowling in a session after India lost the Bengaluru Test to New Zealand by eight wickets, is likely to feature first in Ranji Trophy to assess his fitness and preparedness before playing the… Read More »“Get Him In There”: Aus Great Wants India To Play 156.7 Kmph Pacer In BGT

The Indian women’s cricket team defeated recently-crowned Women’s T20 World Cup champions New Zealand by 59 runs. One of the standout highlights during India’s bowling effort was a clever run-out inflicted after some brilliant presence of mind by India spinner Deepti Sharma. As New Zealand captain Sophie Devine stepped out to block a delivery by Deepti, the bowler noticed a chance. With Devine still out of her crease and not attentive of the situation, Deepti threw the ball back to wicket-keeper Yastika Bhatia who dislodged the bails before Devine could return to her crease. Devine even swayed out of the way to avoid Deepti’s throw back to Yastika. However, moments later Devine realized her mistake,… Read More »Watch: India Bowler Causes Sensational Surprise Run Out vs NZ