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This Tuesday will see the unveiling of the Oscar nominations, with all eyes on the potential domination of the blockbuster hits “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” These two films, which have raked in a staggering $2.4 billion worldwide since their simultaneous release in July, are anticipated to receive multiple nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 10. Pete Hammond, a …

Grant Shapps, the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence, has expressed disappointment over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks dismissing the creation of a Palestinian state. In a news conference in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu had stated that Israel requires security control over all territories west of the Jordan River, conflicting with the concept of Palestinian sovereignty. Reacting to these …

In a recent ballistic missile attack on the Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, several US personnel were injured. The base, which houses US and coalition forces, was targeted by multiple ballistic missiles and rockets. While many of these were intercepted, some did hit their target, causing minor injuries to personnel. The exact number of those injured is currently unclear, but …

In a recent interview with Britain’s Channel Four News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed serious concerns about Donald Trump’s claim that he could resolve the Russia-Ukraine war in just one day if re-elected as US President. Zelensky labeled Trump’s assertion as “very dangerous,” mainly because Trump has not provided any details on his proposed solution or its impact on Ukraine. …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a recent interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that regional conflicts and attacks by Iran-backed groups would persist as long as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza. He asserted that ending the conflict in Gaza could lead to the resolution of other regional crises. This statement …

The recent move by Israel’s military to pull back one of its army divisions from Gaza has sparked criticism from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, underscoring the growing internal disagreements about Israel’s military strategy in Gaza. Ben Gvir argued that the recent rocket fire from Gaza into Israel justifies the need to maintain military control over the region. This …

The Israeli government is experiencing internal discord, particularly after War Cabinet Minister Gadi Eisenkot challenged the feasibility of defeating Hamas as a primary war goal and called for early elections. Eisenkot, during a Channel 12 News interview, acknowledged the significant impact on Hamas in northern Gaza but refuted claims of a decisive victory or Hamas’s diminished resolve. He emphasized the …

The European Union has recently imposed sanctions on Abdelbasit Hamza, a Sudanese financier believed to have strong connections with Hamas. This action follows an investigation by CNN and the Israeli investigative platform Shorim, which revealed Hamza’s extensive business dealings in Europe, despite being previously sanctioned by the United States after the attacks on October 7. Hamza, who has denied any …