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Early Sunday in Syria, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Damascus province, including a weapons depot. These strikes are part of a series of actions Israel has undertaken against targets in Syria since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, predominantly aiming at Iran-supported groups and Syrian military installations. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Israeli …

Overnight Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of 61 Palestinians in Gaza, as reported by the territory’s health ministry. These developments occur as Israel plans to send a delegation to Qatar for new truce negotiations. The decision regarding the delegation’s negotiation terms was pending discussions by Israel’s security and war cabinets. This recent escalation is part of a conflict exceeding …

Early Sunday, Syrian state media reported that airstrikes conducted by Israel targeted multiple locations in the southern part of Syria, resulting in injuries to a soldier. According to the state-run SANA news agency, which referenced an anonymous military source, some missiles launched towards these sites were intercepted and shot down by air defenses. These missiles originated from the direction of …

At an Ohio rally on Saturday, Donald Trump highlighted the upcoming presidential election in November as a pivotal moment for the United States, presenting his candidacy as a decisive factor for the nation’s future. Shortly after being declared the likely Republican candidate, the ex-president hinted at severe consequences if he fails to win the election, using the term “bloodbath” in …

Nicolas Hayek: A Visionary in the Watchmaking Industry Nicolas Hayek, renowned as a revolutionary figure in the watchmaking industry, played a pivotal role in saving the Swiss watch industry from a crisis in the 1980s. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1928, Hayek’s ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit have left an indelible mark on the world of horology. Early Life and Business …

Julian Slim Haddad’s Early Life and Background Julian Slim Haddad, a notable figure in the business world, has carved a niche for himself with his entrepreneurial acumen and innovative strategies. Born into a family with a strong business background, Haddad’s early life was steeped in an environment that nurtured his interest in commerce and industry. This foundation played a crucial …

At a recent gathering in The Woodlands, Texas, for the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, a heated debate unfolded over a remarkable claim from the previous year that a meteorite of alien origin struck Earth near Papua New Guinea in 2014. The claim, first scrutinized in person by the wider scientific community on March 12, as reported by Nature Journal, …

Researchers at the IceCube Observatory, buried beneath the Antarctic ice, have identified seven potential instances of elusive “ghost particles” or astrophysical tau neutrinos as they journeyed through Earth. These neutrinos are pivotal for understanding the cosmic exchanges between Earth and the vast universe. Astrophysical tau neutrinos are a type of neutrino, a particle that is virtually undetectable as it carries …