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In a recent airstrike in Damascus’ Mazzeh neighborhood, four officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, including the head of the Quds Force’s intelligence unit in Syria, were killed. The strike also claimed the life of Hezbollah official “Hajj Youness,” who was responsible for land-based weapon transfers from Iran. According to reports, the attack occurred during a meeting about shifting arms …

In a recent development highlighting tensions between the United States and Israel, U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a phone conversation. This call, coming after nearly four weeks without direct communication, underscores the growing differences regarding the potential establishment of a Palestinian state once the Gaza conflict concludes. Despite the U.S. administration’s strong support …

Astrobotic Technology reported on Friday (January 19) that it lost communication with its Peregrine lunar lander the previous afternoon. The company posted on social media, “As expected, Astrobotic lost telemetry with the Peregrine lander at around 3.50 pm EST. While this indicates the vehicle completed its controlled re-entry over open water in the South Pacific at 4.04 pm EST, we …

The red planet Mars has once again intrigued scientists with a remarkable discovery. Recent research reveals that Mars conceals vast expanses of ice near its equator, extending several kilometers deep. If melted, this ice could cover Mars’s entire surface, potentially creating an ocean approximately 1.5 to 2.7 meters (about 4.9 to 8.9 feet) deep. The ice was found in the …

Novak Djokovic of Serbia has successfully advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024, following a decisive win against Argentina’s Tomás Martín Etcheverry on Friday (January 19). Aiming for his 11th Australian Open title, which would tie the record, Djokovic extended his winning streak at Melbourne Park to 31 matches with a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 victory over Etcheverry. …

New Zealand clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the fourth match of their series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on Friday (January 19). This win places Pakistan on the brink of a series sweep, as they have yet to secure a win. The Black Caps’ successful chase of 159 was spearheaded by unbeaten half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (72 not …

Jannik Sinner, the fourth seed at the Australian Open, showcased his strong form by effortlessly moving into the tournament’s second week. He achieved this feat without losing a single set, most recently cruising past Sebastian Baez, the 26th seed from Argentina, with a commanding 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 victory in the third round on Friday. Demonstrating impressive power on the court, …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani reiterated his stance on Thursday for the withdrawal of the U.S.-led international anti-jihadist coalition from Iraq. This statement comes amid heightened regional tensions due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking at a televised event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sudani emphasized the departure of coalition forces as vital for Iraq’s security and …