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Hezbollah has reportedly dismissed proposals by U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein aimed at resolving ongoing border tensions with Israel. However, the group remains open to continued U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war, as per a media report citing Lebanese officials. A high-ranking Lebanese official, who is familiar with Hezbollah’s stance, stated that the group is willing to engage in …

The likelihood of war erupting along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon has significantly increased, according to Israel’s army chief. Herzi Halevi, during a visit to northern Israel, stated that the chance of a conflict in the coming months is substantially higher than before. There have been almost daily exchanges of fire between the Israeli army and Hezbollah along the Lebanese-Israeli …

In a retaliatory move, Pakistan’s air force launched airstrikes early Thursday in Iran, reportedly targeting militant hideouts. This action, which resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals, has escalated tensions between the neighboring countries. This exchange of hostilities, occurring on Tuesday and Thursday, seemingly aimed at two Baluch militant groups, both harboring separatist aspirations along the Iran-Pakistan border. …

In a significant development for online gambling enthusiasts, MrBit Casino, a well-known name in the gaming industry, has expanded its operations to Bulgaria. This move comes with the acquisition of a gambling license, marking a new chapter in MrBit’s offerings, particularly in the realm of online bookmaking. Understanding Bulgaria’s Regulatory Framework for Online Gambling The Bulgarian gambling market operates under …

A new study suggests that the upper part of the Indian tectonic plate may be undergoing a splitting process due to its continuous collision, causing significant geological changes in Tibet. This research, presented at the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting, indicates that the geological dynamics beneath the Himalayas, the world’s tallest mountain range, are more complex than previously understood. The …

Russian tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva, just 16 years old, delivered a stunning performance to defeat sixth seed Ons Jabeur in less than an hour at the Australian Open’s second round on Wednesday. In her debut at Melbourne Park, Andreeva showcased electrifying skills to overpower Jabeur, a three-time major finalist, with a score of 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in …

Caroline Wozniacki experienced a familiar sense of disappointment at the Australian Open, despite returning after a four-year hiatus. The Danish player, who won the tournament in 2018, was defeated 1-6 6-4 6-1 by Maria Timofeeva in the second round, marking her first appearance at the event since 2020. Wozniacki, who took a break from tennis two years after her victory, …

Nearly 20 years since NASA’s Stardust mission returned with a sample from a comet, recent research has unveiled groundbreaking insights about the universe, far beyond initial expectations. This revelation comes from a detailed study of the tiny sample gathered from Comet Wild 2 during the 1999 mission, as reported in the journal Geochemistry. Launched in 1999, the Stardust mission aimed …