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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his commitment to proceeding with a ground operation in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, despite reservations from U.S. President Joe Biden. Netanyahu shared with a parliamentary committee on Tuesday his intention to consider American proposals to safeguard civilians in Rafah as a gesture of respect to President Biden. However, he remains convinced that …

Next week in Washington, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as confirmed by a U.S. defense official on Tuesday. The discussions between Austin and Gallant are expected to focus on efforts to free hostages held by Hamas, provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and ensure the safety of the inhabitants of Rafah, …

Ralph Debbas’s Early Life and Educational Background Ralph Debbas, a visionary in the automotive industry, has made significant strides in the world of luxury car manufacturing. Born and raised with a deep-rooted passion for cars, Debbas’s early life laid the foundation for his future achievements. His educational journey, particularly in automotive design and engineering, equipped him with the essential skills …

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Four years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu, researchers have unveiled the space rock’s unique composition, revealing a notable presence of magnesium phosphate. This discovery was particularly unexpected, as the white particles found among the asteroid’s darker stones represent a type of mineral seldom encountered in space materials. Jessica Barnes, an assistant professor at the …

In a novel application of artificial intelligence technology to criminal investigations, the Uttar Pradesh police will implement an AI-powered tool called Crime GPT, developed as part of Staqu’s Trinetra application. Trinetra is celebrated for its precise facial recognition and audio analysis capabilities, essential for tracking and identifying criminals. Crime GPT introduces a range of advanced features to law enforcement efforts, …

Around 900,000 years ago, the ancestors of modern humans nearly faced extinction, with their numbers dwindling to approximately 1,300 breeding individuals. This drastic reduction was largely attributed to climate change, as highlighted in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study links the severe decline in human population and the subsequent exodus from Africa …

Football enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who were disappointed by Lionel Messi’s no-show at an exhibition game last month, have been offered a 50 percent refund by the event’s organizer, Tatler Asia, provided they refrain from taking legal action. This offer, reported by the AFP news agency on Monday, March 18, is available to those who bought their tickets through official …