In October 2022, a groundbreaking maritime border agreement was reached between Lebanon and Israel, brokered by the United States. This agreement was seen as a step towards normalizing relations between the two nations, which have been technically at war for many years. The potential next phase was to address the longstanding dispute over their land border. However, the situation took …
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Dutch group confirms Israeli tank killed Lebanese journalist
An independent Dutch research organization has confirmed that a Reuters videographer was killed and six other journalists were injured by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon last October. These journalists were reporting on the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces when they were struck by a tank shell on October 13, amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The Netherlands Organization …
Read More »Houthi rebels’ first fatal ship attack escalates Mideast risk
In a recent development that escalates tensions in a key global trade route, Yemen’s Houthi rebels conducted their first deadly assault on maritime shipping, posing a significant threat to the vital maritime corridor and raising alarms far beyond the immediate dangers at sea. Following the assault on the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden last …
Read More »Israel-Hezbollah clashes: What’s new?
On Friday, an Israeli airstrike injured two individuals in the southern town of Baraashit, located approximately 10 kilometers from the border, as reported by MTV. The National News Agency also reported the destruction of a residence situated between the southern towns of al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun due to another airstrike. In addition, Israeli artillery launched two shells at the al-Mutran …
Read More »Who is Malolan Rangarajan?
Malolan Rangarajan is a name that has been steadily gaining prominence in his field. His Early Life and Education set the foundation for his remarkable career. Born into an environment that fostered his early interests, Rangarajan showed promise in his chosen field from a young age. His educational journey, blending rigorous academic training with practical experiences, was instrumental in honing …
Read More »Breakthrough: Scientists on brink of woolly mammoth revival
Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering firm in the field of de-extinction, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of elephants, potentially paving the way for the return of the extinct woolly mammoths. The company’s team specializing in woolly mammoths has successfully created induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from Asian elephants. iPSCs are adaptable cells that can transform into any type …
Read More »Cairo talks to resume, truce before Ramadan doubtful: Hamas
Hamas’ delegation has concluded its discussions in Cairo, leaving the prospects of a ceasefire and hostage negotiations for Gaza to continue the following week. This development casts doubt on the likelihood of achieving a ceasefire before Ramadan’s start. Egyptian sources had noted a deadlock in talks, particularly over Hamas’ insistence on a stepwise resolution leading to the war’s end. Despite …
Read More »Hezbollah meets Aoun amid tensions
Hezbollah’s parliamentary delegation, including MPs Mohammad Raad, Ali Ammar, and Hassan Fadlallah, recently visited former President Michel Aoun in Rabieh to discuss the current military and domestic situations. MP Mohammad Raad highlighted the unbroken and ongoing dialogue with Aoun, emphasizing its importance for Lebanese unity across different regions and sects, especially given their history of cooperation on national matters. The …
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