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Sean “Diddy” Combs is no longer under suicide watch at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. According to a law enforcement source, he was initially placed on suicide watch as a precaution rather than due to any direct threat of self-harm. Following his arrest on September 16, Combs was reportedly in shock, leaving officials uncertain about his mental state. The U.S. Department …

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known eyeliner from the remains of a prehistoric city in Turkey, revealing that humans have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The discovery, a kohl stick, was found in Yeşilova Höyük, an ancient settlement in western Turkey. Kohl sticks, still popular today, were traditionally used as eyeliner. This particular one, made from green …

Syrian refugees who once sought safety in Lebanon are now returning to Syria, facing an uncertain future. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), around 100,000 people, including both Lebanese and Syrians, have crossed back into Syria to escape Israeli airstrikes. The bombardments have forced one million people to flee their homes in Lebanon, according to the country’s …

Israel’s defense minister has provided one of the clearest indications yet that the country is preparing for a ground incursion into Lebanon. “The elimination of Nasrallah is a significant step, but it is not the final one,” Yoav Gallant told Israeli soldiers on Monday. “We will use every capability at our disposal, and if anyone on the other side doesn’t …

As Israel intensifies its military actions across various fronts in the region, airstrikes in Gaza have continued without much respite. According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Israeli strikes have claimed the lives of at least 20 Palestinians and injured 108 others over the past 24 hours. The ministry further reported that the total death toll has reached at least 41,615, …

Saudi Arabia voiced its “deep concern” on Monday regarding the escalating conflict in Lebanon, urging that the “sovereignty and territorial integrity” of the country be upheld. In a statement from the foreign ministry, Saudi Arabia said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring the situation in the Republic of Lebanon with great concern.” Following reports from Lebanon’s health ministry …

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Monday, highlighting the urgency of electing a new president in Lebanon and calling for an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a Bkirki spokesperson. Barrot arrived in Lebanon on Sunday evening, making him the first senior foreign official to visit since the escalation of …

Israel announced on Monday that it has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, which had been presented by mediators during recent discussions. According to Al-Hurra’s correspondent in Tel Aviv, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz held talks with various foreign ministers following the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The ceasefire plan was among the topics discussed, but Katz made …