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On November 11, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a $65 billion initiative to strengthen Japan’s chip and artificial intelligence (AI) industries through subsidies and financial incentives, as reported by Reuters.   Purpose of the Initiative The plan, valued at over 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) through fiscal 2030, aims to bolster Japan’s control over its semiconductor supply chain amidst …

Ethan Hunt returns in the latest installment of Mission: Impossible, now officially titled Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning. A thrilling new trailer has been released, promising jaw-dropping action as Tom Cruise reprises his role as the iconic super spy. On Monday, November 11, the first trailer for the eighth movie in the franchise was unveiled, showcasing Ethan Hunt on a …

People across the Midwest, including in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, were left stunned by the sight of mysterious glowing objects falling from the sky and breaking apart as they moved over multiple states. The streaks of bright lights, seen around 9 pm ET, lasted for about a minute and sparked speculation among witnesses. Many wondered if they were seeing …

Millions of years ago, a series of supernova explosions is thought to have created a distinctive low-density region called the Local Hot Bubble (LHB). This massive cavity, spanning at least 1,000 light-years, contains our solar system and is heated to around a million degrees. However, due to the sparse atoms within it, the high temperature has minimal impact on objects …

Druze leader and former Progressive Socialist Party head Walid Jumblat has voiced a grim outlook on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, expressing doubts about any quick resolution to the “open war between Iran and Israel in Lebanon.” In an interview with al-Akhbar newspaper, Jumblat dismissed rumors about peace negotiations, saying he has not seen any credible signs of …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri emphasized Lebanon’s position on the current conflict, stating it clearly calls for a ceasefire and adherence to Resolution 1701. “Could anyone reasonably believe we would agree to a resolution that serves Israel’s interests at the expense of Lebanon’s sovereignty?” Berri questioned in an interview with al-Joumhouria newspaper. He concluded by affirming, “Ultimately, it will be the …

According to Palestinian medical officials, at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, mostly within a designated humanitarian zone. The first strike, on Monday night, targeted a makeshift cafeteria in Muwasi, an area where displaced people have been taking refuge. This strike reportedly killed 11 people, including two children, with …

Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has directed preparations for annexing West Bank settlements. On Monday, Smotrich, who oversees these settlements, announced he had ordered his department to “prepare the infrastructure for applying sovereignty” in these areas. However, it remains uncertain whether this move to extend Israeli law over West Bank settlements will happen soon, as the Prime Minister’s Office has …