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Residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs are actively preparing contingency plans following an Israeli drone strike on a local apartment building that killed a top Hezbollah commander and sparked fears of a full-scale war. Many residents are opting to move in with relatives or rent homes in areas of Lebanon with Christian, Druze, or Sunni majorities, which are perceived as safer …

A rare call for a general strike unfolded across Israel on Monday in protest of the government’s inability to secure the return of hostages from Gaza, resulting in significant disruptions, including at the nation’s primary international airport. This strike, however, saw varied participation, reflecting the deep political divides within the country. The public’s outrage was palpable late Sunday as tens …

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces—a Christian political party in Lebanon—has publicly criticized Hezbollah for unilaterally involving Lebanon in a conflict with Israel, without the consent of the Lebanese people. In a speech, Geagea accused Hezbollah of overriding the Lebanese state’s authority on matters of war and peace, highlighting the ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israel since October …

The United States is reportedly preparing to present a final “take it or leave it” offer to Hamas and Israel following the grim discovery of the bodies of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were taken by Hamas on October 7. According to the *Washington Post*, this development involves senior US officials, along with Egypt and Qatar, who have …

China’s gaming industry is celebrating a remarkable triumph with the action game “Black Myth: Wukong,” which has set new global sales records shortly after its release. This success is particularly notable following Beijing’s stringent regulations on the gaming sector, which had previously dampened the industry’s global aspirations. Launched on August 20, 2024, “Black Myth: Wukong” quickly sold over 10 million …

Italy’s supporters might be feeling quite disheartened as their team has managed to gather only one point from the last possible 33, highlighting their recent struggles. On the other hand, France, excluding playoff games, has secured nine victories in their last 14 home matches at this level, positioning them as likely candidates for another win. The last two encounters between …

Bulgaria’s recent performances away from home have been disappointing, with the team suffering nine losses out of 13 matches in League One. In contrast, Belarus, who are pushing for promotion, have regained their form, securing victories in two of their last three matches at this level. Belarus, known for not participating in high-scoring games, have seen 15 of their last …

Slovakia is on a remarkable winning streak in their away games in the UEFA Nations League, having secured victories in their last eight matches. Conversely, Estonia has been struggling at home, with four straight losses during which they’ve let in 11 goals. In their last 19 UEFA Nations League matches, Estonia has consistently seen high-scoring games, with over 2.5 goals …