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President Joe Biden addressed frustrations, setbacks, and disappointments with Israel’s hard-right government but noted a growing optimism for a cease-fire to end the devastating Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. During a highly anticipated press conference following the NATO summit, Biden reflected on his efforts in the Israel-Hamas war. He described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration as the most conservative Israeli government …

Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for further discussions with mediators on a proposed cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Thursday. Israel has intensified its offensive across the northern, southern, and central regions of the Gaza Strip in recent days, likely to increase pressure on Hamas during the cease-fire negotiations. Palestinians …

On Thursday, British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell hosted a Business and Trade reception to celebrate a significant milestone in UK-Lebanon trade relations. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded £1 billion for the first time, reaching a record £1.1 billion, marking a 45% increase from 2022. UK exports to Lebanon alone amounted to £160 million, with the …

The IRS announced on Thursday that it has successfully recovered $1 billion in overdue taxes from high-income individuals, marking a significant milestone that highlights the agency’s efforts to utilize funds from the Biden administration’s climate, health care, and tax legislation enacted in 2022. This public announcement comes as IRS officials recognize the looming threat of substantial budget cuts if Republicans …

England manager Gareth Southgate has experienced a mix of reactions at Euro 2024, as the team faced a challenging path before reaching the tournament’s final. Despite initial speculation about his potential dismissal, reports on Friday (July 12) indicate that the English Football Association (FA) is considering retaining Southgate until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Even a loss …

Remember those sci-fi movies where astronauts go into cryosleep to survive the long journey to their destination, bypassing the need for food or resources? Films like Interstellar and Passengers have showcased this idea. Now, a similar concept is being explored by some companies that freeze individuals with the hope of reviving them in the future when technology permits. This method, …

Germany plans to exclude components made by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from critical parts of its 5G networks, a move set to be implemented in two phases starting in 2026, according to the country’s top security official on Thursday. As Europe’s largest economy, Germany has been deliberating on the use of Chinese-made components in its advanced cellphone networks for …

CONMEBOL has launched an investigation into the violent altercation that occurred following the Copa America 2024 semifinal between Colombia and Uruguay on Thursday, July 11, at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. After the match, Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, along with teammates Ronald Araujo and Jose Maria Gimenez, was seen engaging in physical confrontations with fans. Colombian supporters were …