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On Monday, Hezbollah reported the loss of three of its members following Israeli artillery bombardments targeting areas in southern Lebanon, including Dhaira, Tayr Harfa, al-Jebbayn, and Zibqine. Subsequently, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching two attacks against Israeli positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms area. In retaliation, Israel conducted airstrikes on several Lebanese border towns such as Mays al-Jabal, Rashaya al-Fokhar, …

A recent drone strike at a base in eastern Syria, which is used by U.S. forces, resulted in the death of six Kurdish allies on late Sunday. This incident marks the first major attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. executed counterstrikes over the weekend. These counterstrikes were in response to attacks by Iran-backed militias targeting U.S. forces in …

The search for extraterrestrial life is set to enter an exciting new phase in the coming decade thanks to the introduction of advanced next-generation telescopes. A recent study published in the Astronomical Journal highlights the fascinating prospects that lie ahead in the hunt for life on exoplanets. Scientists will utilize Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs) to focus on ten rocky exoplanets, …

A team of engineers and scientists has embarked on a mission to Antarctica to test an autonomous drone designed to aid in forecasting the effects of climate change. This drone is tasked with mapping previously uncharted areas of the continent, particularly those hidden beneath the ice sheet, to provide insights into the rate of ice melt and its contribution to …

Slovakia secured a spot in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals, along with Germany, Finland, and other nations, while Serbia, without Novak Djokovic, faced defeat. Slovakia’s doubles duo, Lukas Klein and Igor Zelenay, secured a 3-0 lead in the tie with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Nikola Caci and Miomir Kecmanovic. In Hungary, Germany secured a 3-2 …

Iran secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals, earning a spot in the semi-finals. Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a crucial 96th-minute penalty, completing a stunning comeback for Iran. Despite being behind at halftime, Iran managed to turn the game around. Hidemasa Morita had given Japan the lead in the first half. However, Mohammad Mohebi equalized for …

A recent study published in Astrobiology suggests that four types of bacteria known to cause illness in humans on Earth may have the potential to survive and thrive under the harsh conditions of Mars if carried by astronauts. Scientists conducted an experiment where colonies of Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens were placed in a box designed …

The trial of former President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, regarding the federal election subversion case has been delayed due to ongoing legal debates concerning presidential immunity. The trial was initially scheduled for March 4, but has been put on hold while a federal appeals court deliberates Trump’s claim that his presidential role grants him immunity from prosecution, specifically relating …