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Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, particularly towards the southern town of Rafah, are heightening tensions with Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that these actions are crucial to stop Hamas from smuggling weapons across the border, a claim Egypt strongly denies. Egypt warns that any Israeli troop deployment in the Philadelphi Corridor, a demilitarized zone under the …

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on four leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebel group in response to their involvement in recent attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The sanctioned Houthi leaders, namely Mohamed al-Atifi, Muhammad Fadl Abd al-Nabi, Muhammad Ali al-Qadiri, and Muhammad Ahmad al-Talibi, are accused of supporting or conducting …

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has made a significant decision regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In a case brought forward by South Africa, which accused Israel of committing genocide in its military offensive against Gaza, the court did not order a complete cease-fire. However, it emphasized that Israel must take all necessary …

In an effort to jumpstart Lebanon’s stalled presidential election process, ambassadors from a five-nation group convened at the Saudi envoy’s residence in Lebanon. This meeting set the stage for a series of upcoming discussions with Lebanese officials and leaders, aiming to reinvigorate the election process. Next week, these envoys plan to initiate their efforts, starting with a meeting with Lebanese …

In a recent televised interview, Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, strongly criticized Hezbollah. He blamed the group for exacerbating regional tensions rather than contributing to their resolution. Since the onset of hostilities between Hamas and Israel on October 7, the border between Lebanon and Israel has been the scene of almost daily clashes. These skirmishes have resulted …

On Friday, Hezbollah launched an attack targeting Israeli soldiers near the Hunin Castle in Margaliot and the Ma’ale Golani post. This was accompanied by Israeli artillery barrages on several border towns, including the southern areas of Houla, Kfarkila, Mays al-Jabal, and Wadi Hamoul. Additionally, Israeli warplanes conducted extensive airstrikes over al-Khiam the previous night. Hezbollah disclosed that they used the …

The United States and Iraq are set to initiate discussions aimed at concluding the mission of the U.S.-led coalition that was established to combat the Islamic State group in Iraq. The Pentagon has indicated that the size of the U.S. military presence in Iraq will be a topic of discussion in these talks. This decision comes amid increasing attacks on …

In 2023, the film “Barbie” emerged as a phenomenal success, becoming the highest-grossing movie ever directed by a woman and sparking a cultural movement that transformed movie theaters into a sea of pink and generated a continuous stream of thought-provoking articles. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this feminist masterpiece earned eight Academy Awards nominations, including best picture. Despite its success, “Barbie” …