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Josep Borrell, the chief of EU foreign policy, is scheduled to visit Lebanon for three days starting Friday. His itinerary includes meetings with several key Lebanese figures: Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati, interim Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and the Commander of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun. Borrell’s visit will also feature an interaction with …

Israel’s Defense Minister has unveiled a plan for the next stage of the ongoing war in Gaza. This strategy outlines a shift in Israeli military operations to a new, scaled-back combat method in northern Gaza, while affirming the continuation of the conflict against Hamas in the southern part of the territory for as long as necessary. In anticipation of a …

Overview of Divorce Rates in Arab CountriesDivorce rates in Arab countries vary significantly, influenced by cultural, social, and legal factors. Understanding these rates requires a nuanced look at each country’s socio-economic conditions, legal frameworks, and cultural attitudes towards marriage and divorce. Country with the Highest Divorce Rate in the Arab WorldAs of recent statistics, Egypt has reported the highest divorce …

In a significant development, Russia and Ukraine have conducted a major exchange of prisoners of war (POWs), marking the largest release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian authorities reported that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in this exchange, which is the first of its kind in nearly five months. Simultaneously, Russia’s Defense Ministry stated …

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna conveyed a message from French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. President Macron expressed France’s strong commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, especially in the aftermath of the Israeli strike that targeted a senior official of Hamas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Macron emphasized the importance of taking responsibility at this critical moment and …

The powerful earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year’s Day didn’t result in massive tsunamis like the ones that devastated the country’s Pacific coast in 2011. The tsunamis that did occur along the Sea of Japan, on the western coast, were relatively small, contrary to initial predictions. However, the earthquake, along with numerous aftershocks and evacuation orders, revived memories …

When Rafael Nadal faced a challenging situation with three break points while serving for the first set, a spectator in the crowd at the Brisbane International shouted encouraging words to his opponent, Jason Kubler. However, Nadal quickly regrouped, winning the next five points to secure the set. He went on to break Kubler’s serve at love in the second set …

Recent clashes between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah along the border have heightened tensions in the region. TRS targeted Israeli soldiers and posts in several locations, while Israel responded with strikes and artillery fire in southern Lebanon. The situation escalated further with the death of four Hezbollah fighters, including a local Hezbollah leader, in Israeli strikes on the border town …