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In approximately five years, on April 13, 2029, the near-Earth asteroid known as Apophis, often referred to as the ‘God of Destruction’, will come extraordinarily close to Earth, passing at a distance of just 30,000 miles (about 48,280 kilometers). Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, measures about 1,000 feet (roughly 305 meters) in diameter and will approach so …

Novak Djokovic’s unexpected early exit from the Italian Open on Sunday has intensified the competition for the world number one ranking as he heads into the French Open to defend his title, with Jannik Sinner positioned to potentially overtake him. Djokovic suffered a surprising defeat to Alejandro Tabilo with a score of 6-2, 6-3 in the third round, marking his …

In a recent televised address, Hezbollah’s leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah emphasized that the primary goal of Lebanon’s involvement is to exert pressure on Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza. He made these remarks during a speech honoring Hezbollah’s late military commander, Mustafa Badreddine. Nasrallah firmly stated that the Lebanese front is unyieldingly linked to the Gaza front and …

Humanitarian efforts are currently challenged in distributing limited food supplies to a significant number of Palestinians displaced from Rafah, due to ongoing Israeli military operations that Israel describes as limited. The closures of the primary crossings near Rafah have further complicated these efforts. According to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, out of 1.3 million initially sheltering in Rafah, 360,000 …

During a gathering with Lebanese expatriates in Michigan, U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein assured the group that the U.S. is committed to assisting in the reconstruction of devastated villages in southern Lebanon, as reported by the media. Hochstein expressed optimism, stating in the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper that successful negotiations concerning Resolution 1701 and the election of a stable president could usher …

The Lebanese Parliament is set to meet on Wednesday to deliberate on an EU proposal that includes a $1 billion financial aid package for Lebanon. This session comes amidst calls from the EU for Lebanon to address the issue of illegal migration to its member states. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has directed Amal MP Ali Hassan Khalil, his political assistant, …

Two suicide drones launched from Lebanon hit an area near Beit Hillel in northern Israel, according to reports from Israeli media. Hezbollah claimed the attacks, stating it targeted tents and sleeping quarters at an Israeli artillery battalion’s new post in Beit Hillel using a swarm of suicide drones. The Israeli military confirmed the attack but reported no casualties. Hezbollah also …

Excitement is set to peak at Jan Breydel Stadion where Club Brugge and Royale Union SG will clash in a pivotal Jupiler League derby. Club Brugge is on the hunt for their seventh straight league victory, which would bring them nearer to clinching their 19th Jupiler League title. Raphael Onyedika returns to the lineup after a suspension from the Conference …