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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. …

The concept of traveling to space without the traditional means of a spacecraft or rocket might soon transition from science fiction to reality, according to some scientists who foresee the development of space elevators. This innovative technology promises to directly transport payloads from Earth to space. Echoing scenarios depicted in the Star Wars franchise and the Japanese anime “A Certain …

At UFC 299, held on Saturday, March 9, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Sean O’Malley of the United States successfully defended his Bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera of Ecuador. In the co-main event of the Lightweight division, Dustin Poirier of the United States secured a win by knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis of France in the second round. Michael …

In a surprising development within the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Christian Horner, the team principal, has openly stated that Max Verstappen, the team’s leading driver, is free to leave if he wishes, emphasizing that the team will not hold anyone against their will. Horner’s comments came after Verstappen’s victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, reinforcing the idea that …

Harry Kane’s hat-trick propelled Bayern Munich to an overwhelming 8-1 victory over Mainz 05 this Saturday, breaking a Bundesliga record as Bayern narrowed their distance to the league leaders Bayer Leverkusen to just seven points. Having transferred from Tottenham Hotspur for a record-breaking fee of 100 million euros this season, Kane achieved a unique milestone by being the first to …