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A recent study has uncovered that short meditation sessions, lasting just five minutes, can significantly enhance one’s learning capabilities, openness to new experiences, and decision-making skills. Earlier research had successfully linked mindfulness meditation with enhanced cognitive flexibility, emotional balance, and stress reduction. This new research aimed to investigate if these benefits could also be achieved with minimal meditation practice. Marius …

During preparations for a new retirement home in Nuremberg, Germany, archaeologists stumbled upon what might be the largest burial site of plague victims in Europe. So far, the excavation has revealed approximately 1,000 skeletons in mass graves at the city’s center, with estimates suggesting the site could hold over 1,500 individuals. The preliminary analysis dates these burial pits to the …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out a military action in Lebanon to secure the return of Israelis forced to leave northern Israel due to fears of attacks by Hezbollah, similar to those conducted by Hamas at the Gaza border. In a conversation with Politico, Netanyahu expressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of these displaced citizens, stating …

On Monday, the Swedish flag was hoisted at NATO’s headquarters, marking Sweden’s official entry as the 32nd member of the military alliance, a significant shift influenced by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine which motivated Sweden to abandon its long-standing neutrality in favor of NATO’s protective alliance. Amidst a backdrop of rain, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary-General Jens …

On Monday, Lebanon’s acting Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, expressed ongoing efforts to communicate with both local and international stakeholders to prevent war in Lebanon. He paid tribute to the fallen, expressing hope that the situation would not worsen. Since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah on October 8, Lebanon has seen at least 313 fatalities, with the majority …

On Monday, Hezbollah launched an attack using suicide drones on a military installation in the Golan Heights, stating they hit an air and missile defense base within a barracks. Additionally, they targeted the Jal al-Alam outpost in northern Israel and a military unit on Tayhat Hill. The same day, the Israeli military dispersed leaflets over southern Lebanon, marking the second …

As Ramadan began, Palestinians initiated their fasting amidst stalled ceasefire discussions, exacerbating hunger across the Gaza Strip and a persistent war with Israel that has seen no resolution for five months. Amidst the debris of destroyed structures, people gathered for prayers and tried to foster some semblance of festivity in overcrowded tent settlements, a stark contrast to the typical celebratory …

Miss Universe Lebanon: A Prestigious Title Miss Universe Lebanon stands as a prestigious title in the world of beauty pageants. This title is awarded to a Lebanese woman who embodies beauty, intelligence, and grace, representing Lebanon in the Miss Universe competition. Over the years, Miss Universe Lebanon has become a symbol of Lebanese culture and beauty on an international stage. …