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Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea emphasized that electing a new president is crucial for securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon has been without a president for nearly two years, during a period marked by a severe economic crisis and now intensified by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions. The country’s political factions, including Hezbollah’s allies and their opponents like …

The Israeli military announced on Sunday that its troops in Lebanon had captured a Hezbollah militant, marking the first such event since they initiated a cross-border ground operation. According to a military statement, “During limited, localized, and targeted raids based on precise intelligence… soldiers discovered an underground tunnel shaft.” The troops surrounded the building, inspected the tunnel, and found an …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.N. Secretary General on Sunday to withdraw U.N. peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon to protect them from danger. In a video statement from his office, Netanyahu said, “Mr. Secretary General, remove the UNIFIL forces from harm’s way. This must be done immediately.” His call comes after at least five U.N. peacekeepers were injured …

Deniz Undav netted twice as Germany secured a 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, moving closer to the Nations League quarter-finals, while the Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw in Hungary despite being down to 10 men. Germany took the lead in Zenica when Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz provided a clever backheel assist for Undav to score after 30 …

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka staged an impressive comeback from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday, securing a spot in the Wuhan Open final for the third time. Sabalenka, who won the tournament in 2018 and 2019, extended her undefeated record at the event to 16-0. She will face either Zheng Qinwen or Wang Xinyu in …

In a speech on Thursday, former US President Donald Trump pledged to implement a “reciprocal tax” if re-elected, criticizing India for imposing the highest tariffs among major countries. Speaking in Detroit, Trump emphasized the need for reciprocity in trade, highlighting that the US does not generally charge significant tariffs, while countries like China, Brazil, and especially India, impose high tariffs …

How did life begin on Earth? This enduring question has fascinated scientists for years, and a recent study offers a new perspective, suggesting that meteorites may have played a key role in bringing the essential components for life to our planet. According to the study, meteorites likely delivered the building blocks of life to early Earth from space. This discovery …

A recent survey, gathering insights from business leaders, suggests that the growing use of smartphones may be negatively impacting children’s communication skills, particularly in speaking and listening.   Key Findings of the Survey The YouGov poll, which was part of a report conducted by the Commission for Oracy Education in England, reveals that more than two-thirds of business leaders believe …