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Walid Jumblat, the former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, has expressed concern that Lebanon is now embroiled in a prolonged conflict with Israel. In a statement made on the social media platform X on Monday, Jumblat indicated that the hostilities between Lebanon and Israel could extend for several months or even longer. Highlighting the recent surge in Israeli attacks …

Samuel Werberg, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department who communicates in Arabic, has made it clear that the United States does not endorse the widening conflict between Lebanon and Israel. Speaking on LBCI television, Werberg highlighted the U.S. efforts to encourage both nations to de-escalate tensions, adhere to the United Nations-marked Blue Line, and strive for peace. He underscored …

Israeli military aircraft conducted airstrikes on the peripheral areas of Houla, Mays al-Jabal, and Blida, following a previous day’s assault on Ghaziyeh, which is situated about 30 kilometers from the border and resulted in 14 injuries. On the subsequent Tuesday, Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli soldiers stationed at the Ramim barracks, prompting Israel to retaliate with bombings on locations …

A recent study, featured in the journal Nature, introduces a groundbreaking perspective on the origins of life on Earth, proposing that life’s cradle may have been carbonate-rich lakes on volcanic terrains, not the primordial oceans as previously thought. This hypothesis is inspired by the unique environment of Last Chance Lake, a shallow, saline water body nestled on volcanic rock in …

The 2024 People’s Choice Awards celebrated the year’s top achievements in movies, music, television, and pop culture, with the event held in Santa Monica, California, and hosted by Simu Liu. The awards ceremony was broadcast live across NBC, Peacock, and E!, from the Barker Hangar. The film “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, captured the title of Movie of the Year, …

The 2024 BAFTA Awards marked a significant triumph for Christopher Nolan, securing his first Best Director award for the biopic “Oppenheimer,” which delves into the ethical turmoil of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called “father of the atomic bomb.” The film, which explores Oppenheimer’s internal conflict over the catastrophic consequences of his creation, also clinched the Best Picture award. “Oppenheimer” emerged …

Damian Lillard’s stunning 39-point performance steered the Eastern Conference to a historic win over the Western Conference with a score of 211-186 in the 73rd NBA All-Star Game, setting a new record for the highest points scored by a single team in an All-Star Game. The previous record was held by the West with 196 points in 2016. Jaylen Brown …

Astroscale Japan announced on Monday the launch of a pioneering mission aimed at addressing the escalating issue of space debris orbiting Earth. The initiative, known as the Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), focuses on approaching, inspecting, and potentially clearing away remnants of space activities, starting with a defunct H2A rocket part launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) …