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The United States has proposed a new resolution to the United Nations Security Council aimed at endorsing global initiatives to bring about an instant and enduring truce in Gaza. This initiative also seeks to facilitate the release of individuals captured during Hamas’ unexpected assault on southern Israel on October 7. While a vote on the resolution has yet to be …

Gal Gadot, a multifaceted personality known for her roles in Hollywood, has a diverse background that includes a significant achievement in the world of beauty pageants. Gal Gadot’s Early Life and Introduction to Pageantry set the stage for her diverse career path. Born and raised in Israel, Gadot’s foray into the world of beauty contests began at a young age, …

Introduction to Shakira’s Multilingual Abilities Shakira, the world-renowned Colombian-Lebanese singer, songwriter, and dancer, is celebrated not only for her musical talent but also for her linguistic abilities. Among the several languages she speaks, Arabic holds a special place, reflecting her diverse cultural heritage. Cultural Heritage and Family Background Shakira’s ability to speak Arabic is deeply rooted in her family background. …

SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy rocket embarked on its third test flight from the company’s Texas facility, marking a significant milestone in the quest for space exploration. This spacecraft, engineered for full reusability, aims to transport humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Following the enhancements made after two prior unsuccessful attempts, SpaceX announced the completion of the Starship’s …

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has made groundbreaking discoveries, detecting a complex mix of icy molecules around young stars IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, which are crucial for life. These findings include substances like ethanol and potentially acetic acid, observed with Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), co-developed by NASA and ESA, with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory managing the US contribution and …

LaLiga has announced its intention to lodge a formal complaint with Spain’s prosecutor’s office following racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid supporters. This incident occurred before Atletico’s UEFA Champions League game against Inter Milan at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, March 14. Videos on social media captured Atletico fans chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee” at the …

Quincy Promes, a footballer for Spartak Moscow, has been detained in Dubai following a request from the Netherlands, where he was sentenced to six years in prison without being present for drug trafficking last month. Dutch authorities have expressed their intention to seek his extradition. Promes, who previously played for the Dutch national team, was not present at his trial …

Olivia Munn, the well-known actress, shared on Instagram last Wednesday, March 13, that she has undergone a battle with breast cancer, resulting in “four surgeries” within the last 10 months. At 43, Munn expressed her hope that her openness about her diagnosis could offer comfort, inspiration, and support to others navigating similar challenges. She disclosed that a mere 30 days …