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On Monday, Israeli aircraft launched multiple airstrikes targeting the towns of Yarin, al-Bustan, and Odeisseh along the southern border. The Israeli military reported that these strikes were aimed at facilities associated with Hezbollah in the town of Dhayra. Following Hezbollah’s assault on seven Israeli positions in the north, including three within the Shebaa Farms area, on Sunday, tensions have escalated …

On Sunday, Israeli aircraft launched an attack on the Abou al-Laban area in Aita al-Shaab, a town along the southern border, according to reports from the National News Agency. Additionally, the assault included airstrikes on two residential properties in the southern town of Yaroun, which fortunately did not result in any injuries, as per NNA reports. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted …

Overnight and into Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, as reported by medical personnel and witnesses. Concurrently, the United States has stated its intention to veto another draft U.N. cease-fire resolution, focusing instead on facilitating a cease-fire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas. This effort is part of a …

President Vladimir Putin emphasized the crucial nature of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing it as a vital issue for Russia’s future during a broadcast on Sunday. The Russian government has often depicted the nearly two-year-long war as a crucial fight for the nation’s survival, attempting to boost patriotic feelings among its citizens, many of whom are indifferent to the …

Researchers have discovered significant anomalies, known as “glitches,” in a magnetar—a highly magnetic variant of a neutron star situated near the Milky Way’s core. These glitches have unexpectedly accelerated the star’s rotation speed. These sudden accelerations, followed by a deceleration, could shed light on the mysterious interiors of magnetars. Understanding these processes is crucial for unraveling how magnetars generate Fast …

A groundbreaking study has introduced the idea that massive planets such as Jupiter might have originated not as the spherical bodies we see today but as flattened disks, situated far from their central stars. Astronomers have found thousands of exoplanets beyond our Solar System, yet the precise process of their formation remains a puzzle. This recent research utilized computer simulations …

Ilia Topuria from Georgia clinched the Featherweight championship title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 298 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski from Australia in the second round. This victory at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, keeps Topuria’s UFC record perfect with seven wins, and his overall mixed martial arts (MMA) record at an impressive 15-0. The event also featured …

In a surprising turn of events at the ATP Buenos Aires tournament on Saturday, world number two Carlos Alcaraz was defeated in straight sets by Chile’s Nicolas Jarry during the semi-finals. Alcaraz, who was the defending champion and participating in his first event since his quarter-final exit at the Australian Open, lost 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 to the 28-year-old Jarry. Having …