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The U.S. alongside four European allies – the UK, France, Germany, and Italy, is gearing up to unveil a set of commitments from Israel and Hezbollah aimed at de-escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. This development, as reported by Axios, involves discussions held by Amos Hochstein, a senior advisor to U.S. President Joe Biden, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Samir Geagea, the head of the Lebanese Forces, has criticized Hezbollah for allegedly wanting to control Lebanon’s presidency and government in exchange for removing their arms from the border area with Israel. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Geagea dismissed these demands as unrealistic and unacceptable, arguing that Lebanon’s sovereignty cannot be compromised through such deals. …

On Wednesday, a drone strike targeted a residential house in the southern border town of al-Khiam, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to two others, according to media reports. Earlier that day, Israeli aircraft had aimed at al-Wazzani’s water pumps, following two airstrikes during the night on the towns of Houla and Bani Hayyan along the southern …

In an effort to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged with Israeli leaders, following a comprehensive cease-fire and hostage release plan proposed by Hamas. Despite the new proposal, which unfolds over 4 and a half months and suggests the release of all hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including key militants, in exchange for ending …

In a remarkable achievement, three researchers successfully read a 2,000-year-old scroll buried during Mount Vesuvius’ eruption that devastated Pompeii, using artificial intelligence (AI). For this groundbreaking work, they were awarded a substantial cash prize of $700,000 on Monday, February 5. The scroll is part of the Herculaneum papyri collection, which contains about 800 Greek scrolls carbonized in the 79 CE …

Scientists, in their quest to ensure the survival of humanity beyond Earth’s finite lifespan and resources, have been searching for habitable locations in space. In a significant breakthrough, NASA has announced the discovery of a “super-Earth” that potentially possesses the right conditions and temperature to support life. This newly identified exoplanet, situated 137 light years from Earth, orbits within its …

Cara Delevingne is poised to make her first appearance on the theatrical stage in the West End production of “Cabaret” in London. In this celebrated musical, the renowned supermodel will take on the pivotal role of Sally Bowles. Alongside her, Luke Treadaway will step into the role of the Emcee. Delevingne and Treadaway are set to succeed musicians Self Esteem …

Saudi Arabia is set to organize a prestigious tennis exhibition called the ‘Six Kings Slam’ in October, featuring top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal, as announced by the country’s General Entertainment Authority. The event, which is part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival Riyadh Season, will also include three other Grand Slam champions: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, …