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Russia and China have entered into a formal agreement to construct a nuclear-powered facility on the Moon, intended to serve as a critical infrastructure component for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month, outlining their shared responsibilities for the ambitious endeavor. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will contribute the …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 60 people dead, including 22 children, according to local medical authorities. The attacks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s firm declaration that military operations would not be paused until Hamas is entirely dismantled. The heaviest casualties occurred in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza, where 50 people were …

During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh that there is in Lebanon a new chance for peace and for a future “free from the grip of Hezbollah”. “In Lebanon there is a new chance for a future free from the grip of …

During a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued strong criticism of Iran, labeling it the most destabilizing force in the Middle East. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump accused the Iranian leadership of funding violence and contributing to regional unrest in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen. He stated that Iran’s activities have brought extensive suffering …

Carlo Ancelotti will leave his position as head coach of Real Madrid at the end of the current season to assume leadership of the Brazil national football team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Monday. The move will make Ancelotti the first non-Brazilian to manage the national team, as he prepares to guide them through their qualification campaign for …

U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marked by ceremonial grandeur and significant economic commitments. The trip opened with the announcement of a $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a series of cooperation agreements spanning economic and defense sectors. Trump’s arrival was met …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will initiate a full-scale military push into Gaza within days, reaffirming the government’s aim to dismantle Hamas and bring the ongoing conflict to a decisive end. The announcement, made during a meeting with injured reserve soldiers late Monday, emphasized that Israel would proceed until its objectives are …