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Researchers have been delving into the enigma of numerous volcanoes buried beneath the dense, icy expanses of Antarctica, assessing the likelihood of their eruptions. Unbeknownst to many, the continent’s western ice sheet is recognized as the most extensive volcanic area on the planet, hosting approximately 138 known volcanoes. This revelation came to light following a 2017 research effort that identified …

A fascinating discovery has shed light on a period when the Moon underwent a dramatic transformation, essentially inverting itself from the inside out. This finding comes from a recent publication by researchers at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, focusing on the turbulent history of the lunar interior. The study, featured in Nature Geoscience, delves into the Moon’s …

In the making of “Back to Black,” a film that chronicles the life of Amy Winehouse, Director Sam Taylor-Johnson was deeply influenced by the singer’s own words and melodies. This cinematic work delves into Winehouse’s journey to stardom, shedding light on her personal connections with family and Blake Fielder-Civil, her ex-husband. Arriving almost 13 years following the celebrated musician’s death …

The Lebanese Forces (LF) demanded a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the murder of their Jbeil coordinator, Pascal Sleiman, stating they would regard his death as a political assassination until proven otherwise. In a statement released on Tuesday, they attributed Sleiman’s murder to factors they believe are linked to Hezbollah, emphasizing the group’s unauthorized presence as undermining state authority, leading …

Caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi urged the Lebanese people to avoid drawing parallels between the murder of Pascal Sleiman and other incidents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining national security and exercising patience while the investigation is ongoing. Mawlawi assured that the investigation into Sleiman’s death is being conducted with professionalism and transparency. During an emergency session of the Central Internal …

Lebanese authorities have detained seven Syrian individuals for their alleged roles in the kidnapping and killing of Pascal Sleiman, a Lebanese Forces party official who was critical of the Syrian government, according to a statement from a judicial source on Tuesday. Sleiman served as a local leader for the Lebanese Forces in the Byblos (Jbeil) region, north of Beirut. This …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi issued a plea for calm and self-restraint in the wake of the uproar caused by the murder of Pascal Sleiman, a key figure in the Lebanese Forces in the Jbeil area, which has triggered widespread condemnation throughout Lebanon. Following an army investigation that concluded Sleiman was slain by criminals attempting to hijack his vehicle, the Lebanese …

The presidents of France and Egypt, along with the king of Jordan, have cautioned Israel against launching a proposed military strike in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, calling for an “immediate” halt to the conflict with Hamas. In a collective statement released across several international newspapers, they highlighted the grave risks of an Israeli offensive on Rafah, home to …