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Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first legs were a spectacle of football, with Real Madrid and Manchester City drawing 3-3 in a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring stunning goals and a dynamic back-and-forth between the teams, setting up an eagerly anticipated second leg. The same evening, Bayern Munich secured …

Throughout Earth’s extensive history, there have been instances when the planet was engulfed in ice, known as “Snowball Earth” periods. These eras spanned thousands to millions of years, and the cause behind their onset has puzzled scientists for a long time. Recent research suggests that these ice-covered epochs may have been initiated by colossal asteroid impacts. This groundbreaking study, featured …

In a groundbreaking medical procedure in China, doctors have achieved a significant milestone by transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a human body that was declared brain-dead. The operation, which took place on March 25, marked the country’s first foray into this innovative medical field, closely following similar endeavors in the United States. The procedure was conducted by the …

UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro, highlighted the tension along the Blue Line, emphasizing that Ramadan, traditionally a period of peace and introspection, has been marred by the current situation. In a statement released in observance of Eid El Fitr, Lázaro appealed for a halt to hostilities and a push towards a lasting ceasefire and …

Mohammad Sarur, a Lebanese individual previously sanctioned by the United States for his alleged involvement in channeling funds from Iran to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was recently killed near Beirut. Sarur’s body was discovered on Tuesday within a villa in Beit Mery, a mountainous region, having been shot multiple times. Despite being found with a significant amount of cash, …

The Israeli military announced early on Wednesday that it had targeted Hezbollah positions in Syria, aiming to prevent the group’s consolidation in the region. This action comes amidst Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, during which Israel has escalated its military operations, including strikes in Syria, to also address threats from Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the operations …

In a significant shift in tone, U.S. President Joe Biden openly criticized Israel’s strategy in its ongoing conflict with Hamas, labeling it as a “mistake.” This critique comes at a critical juncture as Israel is required to demonstrate to its Supreme Court by Wednesday that it is not deliberately obstructing aid to Gaza, where famine looms. Amidst international condemnation over …

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, issued another stern warning to Israel on Wednesday, stating it “must be punished” for an airstrike in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of seven members of the Revolutionary Guards, including two generals. During a televised address following Eid al-Adha prayers, Khamenei emphasized that Israel had erred and would face consequences for its actions. …