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Scientists believe that discovering extraterrestrial life might be possible by examining a small piece of ice from certain areas in our solar system. The moons orbiting Saturn and Jupiter, which have extensive oceans beneath icy surfaces, are considered potential habitats for alien life forms. Although powerful telescopes on Earth might soon be able to support these theories, a definitive confirmation …

Florian Wirtz made history by scoring the quickest goal in Germany’s international soccer history just seven seconds into the match, leading to a 2-0 victory over France in a friendly on Saturday (Mar 23). This win came as a morale booster for Germany, hosting Euro 2024 in June, especially after a series of less favorable outcomes in their recent games. …

In a heartfelt announcement, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has shared that she is currently battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatments. This revelation came through a video message posted on the official social media account of Kensington Palace, where Kate, looking poised in a white and black outfit, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support she has received since …

Overnight, Israeli airstrikes targeted the vicinity of Baalbek, a city in eastern Lebanon, injuring four individuals. One of the strikes hit a residential two-story building. These events mark a continuation of the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group and ally of Hamas, which have intensified since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October. The targeted area …

Significant disagreements continue to hamper the peace talks between Hamas and Israel regarding a truce in Gaza, according to a Hamas official familiar with the ongoing negotiations. The discussions, which resumed in Doha this week and involve Israel’s intelligence chief along with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., are struggling due to fundamental disparities in the stances of both …

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to visit the United States for discussions, highlighting the increasing strain between the nations amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Gallant’s agenda includes meetings with American Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, among other key figures. The talks aim to cover the conflict with Hamas, …

During a visit near Gaza, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a cease-fire to allow more humanitarian aid into the war-torn region, emphasizing the global community’s horror at the conflict’s devastation. This appeal came as Israeli forces continued a raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, with Hamas reporting 19 fatalities at an aid distribution point due to alleged Israeli artillery. Israel …

In Lebanon, a French national suspected of drug dealing was apprehended again shortly after being conditionally released. Identified as Abdel Karim Touil, he was initially caught at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport, during which time both his French and Algerian passports were seized to prevent his departure from the country. Despite a temporary release on bail, Lebanon’s General Security Directorate, …