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Ariana Grande, the Grammy-winning artist and actress, unveiled her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine,” this Friday, marking her first musical release in three years. The album features a collection of 13 songs. At the age of 30, Grande introduced the first single from this album, “Yes, and?” in January. The release of the album was accompanied by a music video …

Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, demolishing a residence in Majdal Zoun and attacking an unoccupied building in Blida with a drone missile, as reported by the National News Agency. In response, Hezbollah claimed to have launched a Burkan rocket targeting the al-Baghdadi Israeli military outpost, successfully hitting its mark. Additional Israeli airstrikes occurred near Naqoura and the …

Efforts are accelerating internationally to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza via sea routes. This initiative aims to circumvent the difficulties faced in delivering aid over land, a situation attributed to Israeli restrictions amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas militants. The situation in Gaza, deteriorating over more than five months of conflict, prompted some nations to attempt airdropping food and other …

The U.S. military and its allies intercepted 15 drones aimed at the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, launched by Yemeni insurgents with ties to Iran. These attacks, acknowledged by the insurgents, targeted both a commercial vessel they claimed was American and U.S. naval forces in the area. This represents one of the largest efforts by the Houthi rebels to …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed unwavering support for Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, stating during a speech in Istanbul that Turkey will not label Hamas as a terrorist organization. Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s open dialogue and strong support for Hamas leaders. Erdogan’s stance comes amid sharp criticism of Israel following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza, which escalated after …

Lebanon’s Druze leader, Walid Jumblat, has voiced strong criticism towards President Joe Biden’s approach to providing aid to Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. Jumblat conveyed his concerns through an English post on the X platform, stressing that delaying an immediate ceasefire would only continue the suffering and potential death of Gaza’s population due to starvation. He argued that the efforts …

The U.N. human rights office released a report indicating that Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could be considered war crimes. This report, which assessed developments from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023, highlighted that approximately 24,300 housing units in existing West Bank settlements were processed or approved, marking the highest annual increase since records …

William Bibbiani’s Background and Entry into Film Criticism William Bibbiani is a notable figure in the realm of film criticism and entertainment journalism. His journey into this field began with a deep-rooted passion for cinema and storytelling. Bibbiani’s background, marked by an academic pursuit in film studies and communications, laid the groundwork for his insightful analysis and critique of films. …