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Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced plans to significantly increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid intense global pressure for action. The strategy includes ramping up aid deliveries to the pre-war level of 500 trucks daily. Gallant emphasized the intention to facilitate aid passage by optimizing security checks, which have been a bottleneck during the six months of …

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declared that the loss of his three sons in an Israeli air strike would not influence ongoing truce negotiations in Gaza, despite continuous bombardments. Israel confirmed the deaths amid faltering ceasefire talks in Cairo. Haniyeh, in an interview with Al Jazeera, dismissed the idea that such actions would alter Hamas’s stance in negotiations. U.S. President Joe …

Israel heightened its state of alert following Iran’s threats of retaliation for a recent airstrike in Syria that killed two Iranian generals. Amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, the U.S. reinforced its commitment to Israel’s security, especially given the increased hostilities. Iran blamed Israel for the April 1st attack on its Damascus consulate, which resulted in the deaths of seven Islamic …

Throughout history, solar eclipses have been seen as significant spiritual events by various religions worldwide. These celestial phenomena were often interpreted as divine messages, eliciting reactions from awe to fear. Buddhism holds that during significant astronomical events like solar eclipses, the consequences of actions, whether good or bad, are greatly amplified. The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition’s …

Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked tennis player, showcased his prowess at the Monte Carlo Masters, securing a decisive victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin with scores of 6-1 and 6-2, advancing to the third round on the tournament’s rain-interrupted third day, April 9. Having opted out of the Miami Open to manage his playing schedule, Djokovic demonstrated his readiness, breaking Safiullin’s serve …

Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first legs were a spectacle of football, with Real Madrid and Manchester City drawing 3-3 in a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring stunning goals and a dynamic back-and-forth between the teams, setting up an eagerly anticipated second leg. The same evening, Bayern Munich secured …

Throughout Earth’s extensive history, there have been instances when the planet was engulfed in ice, known as “Snowball Earth” periods. These eras spanned thousands to millions of years, and the cause behind their onset has puzzled scientists for a long time. Recent research suggests that these ice-covered epochs may have been initiated by colossal asteroid impacts. This groundbreaking study, featured …

In a groundbreaking medical procedure in China, doctors have achieved a significant milestone by transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a human body that was declared brain-dead. The operation, which took place on March 25, marked the country’s first foray into this innovative medical field, closely following similar endeavors in the United States. The procedure was conducted by the …