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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion, is reportedly poised to join Ferrari for the 2025 season. This news comes after previous rumors had connected Hamilton with a potential move to Ferrari, although both Hamilton and Ferrari had previously denied these discussions. Hamilton, currently 39 years old, has been with Mercedes since 2013 and won his first championship with …

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has stated that the recent incident involving Marcus Rashford in Belfast has been resolved, with Rashford accepting responsibility for his actions. Ten Hag emphasized that the situation was addressed internally as a disciplinary issue and now considers the matter settled. Rashford was notably absent from Manchester United’s squad for their FA Cup game against …

In the dynamic world of commercial space launches, where the ability to carry large payloads translates to higher profits, there’s an increasing demand for rockets capable of transporting large satellites. This demand is driven by both private companies and governments keen on establishing their own satellite networks and heavy communication satellites. In this market, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a commercial …

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Al Amal hospital compound in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis area after a two-day occupation, according to a statement from the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The Society also reported that Israeli forces had for the third time entered its headquarters, which is situated close to the hospital. A spokesperson for the Red Crescent Society, Raes …

The European Union has reached a consensus among its member states to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros in financial assistance. This agreement was achieved during a critical summit in Brussels, despite initial resistance from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. European Council President Charles Michel confirmed the deal on X (previously known as Twitter), expressing the unity among all 27 …

Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continue as the conflict in the Gaza Strip intensifies, exacerbating a grave humanitarian situation. The Israeli military reports that in the last 24 hours, they have neutralized numerous terrorists and a long-range missile launcher in Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza heavily impacted by the conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon has been actively engaged in international communications in recent days, aiming to avert a large-scale war in Lebanon, according to a source from the ministry. These efforts by Mikati have reportedly been successful in preventing the escalation of the conflict, as stated by sources to the ad-Diyar newspaper. Since the onset of the …

The European Union is preparing to deploy a naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks. This mission aims to protect cargo ships from assaults by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which have been disrupting trade and contributing to rising costs. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasized the urgency of the mission, aiming for it to be operational …