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Hezbollah declared on Saturday that its militants were actively engaging Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, highlighting a severe escalation in the conflict. This announcement follows Israel’s intensified bombing across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds as ground operations intensify near the Lebanese border, marking a significant escalation from previous cross-border exchanges to outright warfare. The latest Israeli airstrikes targeted the northern Tripoli …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States will deliver almost $157 million in additional humanitarian aid to support communities affected by conflict in Lebanon and the surrounding region. Blinken detailed that this assistance would benefit internally displaced persons and refugees within Lebanon, as well as those escaping to neighboring Syria. He explained that the American people …

An Israeli airstrike recently targeted the al-Beddawi refugee camp in northern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of a Hamas official and his family. Hamas stated that the strike killed Saeed Atallah Ali, a member of its military faction, the Qassam Brigades, along with his wife Shaymaa Azzam, and their two daughters, Zeinab and Fatima. The camp, located near Tripoli, had …

Following the intense Israeli bombardment in Lebanon, many residents were forced to flee their homes quickly, leaving behind their pets in the chaos. Maggie Shaarawi, vice president of Animals Lebanon, has stepped in to help these animals. Due to the stressful environment, many cats hide and are left behind as their owners escape the danger. Shaarawi, along with her team, …

In recent times, multiple hospitals in Lebanon have been compelled to cease operations due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment. The cease in operations includes four hospitals, notably after Hezbollah-affiliated emergency personnel reported 11 casualties from Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. Amidst these escalations, Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called upon the global community to influence Israel to facilitate …

France will head into the upcoming Nations League matches without their captain Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined with a thigh injury incurred last month. Further impacting the squad, Antoine Griezmann has retired from international play, leaving a significant gap in the team’s lineup. Coach Didier Deschamps revealed the details during a press conference in Paris, noting the strategic adjustments that …

Harry Maguire saved the day for Manchester United with a last-minute goal, earning them a 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chelsea triumphed in their Conference League debut with a win at home, and Tottenham continued their flawless Europa League journey with a victory at Ferencvaros, although Roma stumbled with a loss in Sweden against …

Two Harvard students, inspired by Meta’s smart glasses, have developed an AI-enabled device dubbed ‘I-XRAY’ that raises significant privacy concerns. This device employs facial recognition technology and artificial intelligence to instantly identify people and reveal their private details. The device was demonstrated in a video where the glasses identified strangers, revealing sensitive information such as their names, addresses, employment history, …