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In the upcoming Paris Paralympics, athletes from Russia and Belarus who achieve podium placements will not see their victories reflected in the official Games medals tally, as stated by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Wednesday. These athletes will participate under the designation of Neutral Paralympic Athletes (NPA) and will wear uniforms devoid of any national symbols. This decision follows …

On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched a suicide drone attack on the Metula post as a retaliatory measure against what it described as Israeli assaults on southern villages and civilian homes. In retaliation, Israeli forces conducted artillery bombardments on the outskirts of al-Fardees and Rashaya al-Fokhar, and airstrikes targeted the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun. This escalation followed a series of attacks …

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, after his recent visit to Lebanon, traveled to Israel via Cyprus on Monday night, leaving behind one of his key advisors in Beirut to maintain dialogue with Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and indirectly with Hezbollah, according to a report by al-Akhbar newspaper on Wednesday. During his meetings, Hochstein expressed optimism about reaching …

Lebanon is reviewing a spoken suggestion made by U.S. diplomat Amos Hochstein, who was in Lebanon on Monday with the goal of reducing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, according to caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Mikati expressed to al-Jadeed in a Tuesday interview that Lebanon has queries regarding Hochstein’s proposal and is awaiting further clarification. He mentioned that Parliament Speaker …

Diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza before the beginning of Ramadan are intensifying, with U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein playing a pivotal role in the negotiations. After his visit to Lebanon, Hochstein headed to Israel via Cyprus, leaving behind a key aide in Beirut to maintain dialogue with Lebanese leaders and indirectly with Hezbollah, as reported by Al-Akhbar newspaper. …

U.S. and Arab mediators have suggested a brief halt in the Gaza conflict to pave the way for an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as negotiations face a tight deadline with Ramadan approaching, according to the Wall Street Journal. This proposed short-term truce, possibly lasting just a few days, aims to demonstrate both parties’ commitment to reaching a more …

Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has acknowledged a pause in the 2006 agreement with the Free Patriotic Movement due to differing viewpoints and disagreements on several matters. In a television interview, Qassem mentioned that Hezbollah has chosen to avoid public disputes with the FPM, although communication channels remain open. Regarding Hezbollah’s response to the National Moderation Bloc’s proposal concerning …

In an ambitious move within the realm of contemporary lunar exploration, Russia and China have teamed up to plan the construction of a nuclear power plant on the moon. This project, scheduled for the years 2033 to 2035, marks a significant collaborative effort to push the boundaries of lunar habitation and research. Yuri Borisov, leader of the Russian space agency …