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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defiantly responded to international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during a speech on Israel’s Holocaust memorial day, indicating that Israel is prepared to act independently if necessary. Netanyahu’s strong stance came amidst global condemnation of the protracted military conflict with Hamas, which has led to significant civilian casualties. During the annual Holocaust remembrance …

On Monday, the Israeli military instructed tens of thousands of Rafah residents in southern Gaza to evacuate, hinting at the possible commencement of a ground invasion. This directive has thrown a wrench into the fragile international efforts, including those by the CIA director, to negotiate a ceasefire. Hamas, along with Qatar, which has been mediating these talks, has cautioned that …

On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike tragically claimed the lives of three civilians in Mays al-Jabal, a town on the southern border. The strike also left a woman injured. The same day saw intermittent artillery fire targeting the outskirts of several southern border towns, including Dhayra, Alma al-Shaab, Naqoura, and Aitaroun. Earlier, Israeli warplanes conducted night raids on the outskirts of …

Protests by students against Israel’s military operations in Gaza, which began following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, have spread across several countries. Here’s a summary of the major protests: **United States** Since April 17, demonstrators have gathered on at least 40 U.S. university campuses, frequently setting up tent camps to protest the rising death toll in …

In Western Australia, police fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in Perth after he stabbed a man and then charged at the responding officers with a knife, as reported by the state police and Premier Roger Cook. The incident occurred late on Saturday when police received an emergency call about a young male threatening violence without disclosing his identity or location. …

Israel has escalated its long-standing tension with Al-Jazeera by shutting down the network’s local offices and seizing its broadcasting equipment. This unprecedented move comes amid delicate ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, mediated by Qatar. The Israeli government accuses Al-Jazeera of bias and incitement against its military actions, a charge the network denies, pledging to challenge the closure through international legal avenues. …

Humans walking on the moon have always fascinated those of us on Earth. However, the moon’s low gravity presents challenges for human physiology, causing muscle atrophy and bone demineralization. Fortunately, scientists have proposed a potential solution to help humans cope with the low-gravity conditions on the moon. A study published in the Royal Society Open Science introduces the idea of …

U.S. job creation experienced a notable slowdown last month, with only 175,000 jobs added in April, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday. This figure represents the smallest increase since October of the previous year and is a reaction to the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce demand and control rising inflation. The job growth deceleration …