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Researchers from the University of Michigan and Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China, have developed nanoparticles capable of combating various strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, offering a promising advancement in enhancing the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. The motivation for new COVID-19 treatments stems from the limitations of …

Andy Murray of Great Britain rallied to defeat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Miami Open’s first round on Wednesday, March 20. Murray delivered nine aces compared to Berrettini’s eight, successfully defended four out of five break points, and maintained the lead after dropping the first set. Murray, who previously clinched titles at this …

The excitement is building as the new promotional images for season 2 of House of the Dragon have been released, presenting fans with a challenging choice between Team Green and Team Black. These initial character posters for the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel on HBO are visually stunning and tease the intense conflict to come. Emblazoned with …

In a significant paleontological discovery, researchers have uncovered the fossilized remains of a colossal extinct river dolphin. Found in Peru’s Amazonian rivers, this species, measuring up to 3.5 meters in length, stands as the largest river dolphin species identified to date. Previously, it was theorized that these dolphins migrated from the ocean to the Amazonian rivers about 16 million years …

Sabine Thonke’s participation in a Berlin demonstration against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party marked a significant moment for her, rekindling hope in the fight against the rising extremism in Germany. Thonke, 59, had been growing increasingly concerned with the AfD’s popularity and its harsh stances, including a proposal to deport millions. She believed that Germany had moved past …

Ten years after President Vladimir Putin annexed Crimea from Ukraine, a move that paved the way for the 2022 invasion of its neighbor, the situation continues to escalate. The annexation, which sparked a surge of patriotism in Russia, is now followed by Putin’s determination to expand Russian advances in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict and diminishing Western support for Kyiv. …

During a recent closed consultation session with the Security Council, Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, along with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, provided an update on the progress of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006). This session focused on the latest findings from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the resolution’s implementation, as …

W Motors: Origins and Lebanese Connection W Motors, known for its luxury high-performance sports cars, has a strong connection to Lebanon, despite common misconceptions. Founded in 2012 by Ralph R. Debbas, a Lebanese entrepreneur, W Motors was initially established in Lebanon before moving its headquarters to the United Arab Emirates. This Lebanese origin is a key aspect of the company’s …