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On Saturday, March 2, LeBron James made history by becoming the first player in the NBA to amass 40,000 career points during the regular season. The 39-year-old basketball icon reached this milestone while playing against the Denver Nuggets, the current champions, by scoring nine points. James, who surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record as the NBA’s highest scorer just a year prior, …

Excitement among Formula 1 enthusiasts is mounting over the possibility of Sebastian Vettel making a comeback, following Mercedes team leader Toto Wolff’s mention of the German driver as a potential successor for Lewis Hamilton. In an interview with Sky Germany, Wolff highlighted Vettel’s capacity to still be competitive in F1, emphasizing the decision Mercedes faces in the near future between …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi, during his sermon on Sunday, emphasized Lebanon’s need for peace and condemned any actions that would draw the nation into conflict, destruction, or displacement, particularly criticizing the involvement in conflicts not directly related to the Lebanese people or those in southern Lebanon. This statement was seen as a veiled critique of Hezbollah’s activation of Lebanon’s southern …

A cargo ship carrying a large quantity of fertilizer has sunk in the Gulf of Aden, raising environmental concerns, following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The vessel, known as the Rubymar and flagged under Belize, was operated by a Lebanese company and was transporting a type of combustible fertilizer. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the ship was …

The Israeli military has been leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the precision of its strikes against militants in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, spanning five months. Despite these technological advancements, the rising death toll in Gaza, which includes a significant number of civilians among the reported 30,000 casualties, has sparked debate over the effectiveness and ethical implications of AI …

Egypt is poised to mediate a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas amid a devastating conflict that has spanned nearly five months, resulting in significant loss of life in Gaza. A senior Hamas official indicated to AFP that discussions in Cairo would revolve around a six-week pause in hostilities, following signals that Israel is inclined to accept the proposed terms. …

In the dynamic world of cricket, Tom Curran stands out as a name synonymous with versatility and skill. Born on March 12, 1995, in Cape Town, South Africa, Curran represents an emerging breed of cricketers who are reshaping the modern game. Early Life and Cricket Beginnings Tom Curran’s journey in cricket began at a young age. Born to a Zimbabwean …

In a recent escalation of conflict, an Israeli drone attacked a vehicle in Naqoura, a town along Lebanon’s southern coast, resulting in the death of three Hezbollah militants on Saturday morning. This incident followed claims by Hezbollah of launching a suicide drone strike against an Israeli military base in Liman, located approximately seven kilometers from the Lebanese border. Additionally, Hezbollah …