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The United States and the United Kingdom have introduced a new set of sanctions against Iran, following Iran’s aggressive attack on Israel. These sanctions aim to penalize Iran for its actions and discourage further aggression. However, the effectiveness of these new measures might be limited, as many of the targets were already under previous U.S. sanctions, and the individuals likely …

In the coming days, bitcoin miners are poised to experience a significant reduction in their earnings, with their rewards set to decrease by 50%. This event, known as a “halving,” periodically slashes the amount of new bitcoin created and distributed to miners in half, thereby impacting the influx of new bitcoins into circulation. Here’s what’s important to understand about bitcoin …

Liverpool was ousted from the Europa League despite a 1-0 victory over Atalanta in the second leg of their quarterfinal match, concluding their hopes for a treble in manager Jurgen Klopp’s final season. The Italian team’s 3-0 first-leg win was too much for Liverpool to overcome. “We won the game and that was the reaction we wanted to show,” Klopp …

UEFA has imposed a fine of 25,000 euros ($26,600) on Barcelona due to racist behavior by some of its fans during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The incident, which included Nazi salutes and monkey gestures, occurred last week at the Parc des Princes and was widely documented in images shared from the event. In addition to the fine, …

Space is becoming crowded not only with operational satellites but also with the remnants of defunct ones. As entities like SpaceX compete for dominance in satellite-based internet services, there’s a concerning increase in space debris that poses significant risks. Experts, including Dr. Jonathan McDowell from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, are sounding the alarm about the rapid proliferation of satellite …

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite project is under scrutiny for potentially causing more environmental harm than benefits, according to a former NASA physicist. Dr. Sierra Solter-Hunt has raised concerns that the proliferation of these low-Earth orbit satellites could be detrimental to the planet. While Starlink touts the efficiency of its network, which comprises over 5,500 satellites with plans for thousands more, …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea intensified his comments on Lebanon’s ongoing Syrian refugee crisis following the recent murder of LF official Pascal Sleiman by a Syrian gang. Speaking at a press conference in Maarab, Geagea criticized the European Union’s handling of the situation, suggesting that if the EU views it as a humanitarian issue, it should distribute the refugees evenly …

On Friday, Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli soldiers stationed near the al-Raheb post in northern Israel, coinciding with Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab. This followed a series of 11 attacks by Hezbollah on Thursday targeting northern Israel and the disputed areas of Shebaa Farms and Kfarshouba hills, marking a sharp escalation in cross-border hostilities. …