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The conflict between Israel and Hamas has stretched into its seventh month, drawing U.S. and other international negotiators to Cairo for renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and the release of hostages. According to Egypt’s Al-Qahera News, discussions will involve CIA Director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, alongside Egyptian mediators, in indirect …

Since the outset of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in October, Donald Trump initially positioned himself as a staunch supporter of Israel, the U.S.’s key ally. However, as the conflict has extended over six months, resulting in over 33,000 deaths in Gaza, Trump’s clarity on his support has diminished. In recent times, the former President has made somewhat lukewarm …

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized on Saturday that the devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas needs to conclude, marking six months since its onset. Sunak reiterated the UK’s support for Israel’s defense against Hamas but expressed profound concern over the ongoing violence. He advocated for an immediate end to the conflict, the release of hostages, and a significant increase …

Israel’s military confirmed on Sunday that it targeted Hezbollah locations in eastern Lebanon, a region where the Iran-supported organization is prominently active. This was in response to the downing of one of its drones. According to a source familiar with Hezbollah, speaking to an AFP correspondent in the Baalbek area of eastern Lebanon, the Israeli strikes hit areas in Janta …

This weekend, CIA Director Bill Burns is set to visit Cairo, Egypt, for discussions aimed at securing the release of hostages in Gaza, as reported by U.S. media on Friday. During his visit, Burns is expected to hold meetings with David Bernea, the head of Mossad, as well as with representatives from Egypt and Qatar, including Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed …

Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, issued a stark warning to Israel on Friday, cautioning that any military action against Lebanon would lead to regret. During his speech commemorating Quds Day, Nasrallah declared Hezbollah’s readiness for conflict, stating, “If they want war, let them come. The Israelis are well aware of what a war with Lebanon entails.” Nasrallah highlighted that Hezbollah …

In an exciting development in the field of astronomy, researchers detected a gravitational wave signal stemming from a significant cosmic event known as GW230529. This event was caught by the LIGO Livingston detector in May 2023. Gravitational waves result from the acceleration of massive celestial bodies, like the merging of black holes or neutron stars. These waves, predicted by Albert …

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to embark on a visit to Lebanon this Monday, accompanied by a ministerial team. During his brief stay, Christodoulides is scheduled to hold discussions with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Ahead of this visit, Christodoulides appealed to the leader of the European Union’s executive branch, requesting intervention with …