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The U.S. has recently targeted a network of businesses and individuals spanning six countries, including a money exchanger and various firms, due to their roles in supporting Iran’s military operations as well as the Houthi militants in Yemen and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon. The sanctions, implemented by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, encompass six companies, two …

On Thursday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Poland for discussions with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Their agenda focused on addressing concerns raised by Polish and other western European farmers about the influx of inexpensive Ukrainian agricultural imports. These imports are causing discontent among farmers, who argue that they undermine their earnings. Amidst increasing protests by farmers across various …

The UK Embassy has recently facilitated the delivery of 60 tons of spare parts and tires for Land Rovers to the Lebanese Army, with British Ambassador Hamish Cowell presiding over the ceremony at the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Logistics Base in Kfarshima on Wednesday. In a statement released on Thursday, the British Embassy in Beirut highlighted that this assistance, valued …

Paris is actively engaging in various efforts within the region to mitigate the risk of a large-scale conflict originating from the southern Lebanon front, according to a diplomatic source in Paris. This source disclosed to al-Joumhouria newspaper that both Lebanese and Israeli officials have assured Paris they are not seeking to escalate or widen the current skirmishes. Furthermore, Paris has …

During a recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, Wafiq Safa, who leads Hezbollah’s Coordination and Liaison Committee, conveyed to Emirati officials that Hezbollah is prepared to cease hostilities on the southern front of Lebanon, according to a report in the media. The organization is also open to the idea of establishing a “demilitarized zone” along the Blue Line, which …

On Thursday, China announced its decision to remove the tariffs it had imposed on Australian wine more than three years ago, marking a significant step toward mending relations with Australia. The Ministry of Commerce in China stated that this change will be effective from Friday, reversing the duties set in 2020 amid a diplomatic clash spurred by Australia’s call for …

The U.S. government announced on Thursday that the country’s economy grew at a robust 3.4% annual rate in the last quarter of the year, revising its earlier estimate up from 3.2%. This data from the Commerce Department signifies a slight slowdown from the 4.9% growth rate experienced in the third quarter but still represents a strong economic performance. This growth …

The notion that Earth is predominantly a water-covered planet is familiar to many, with an impressive 71% of its surface enveloped by oceans. However, the question of whether water exists within Earth’s crust and the extent of this water has intrigued scientists. Recent research published in 2021 in the journal Geophysical Research Letters has shed light on this mystery, revealing …