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On Thursday, Ukraine called upon the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to conduct an inspection at the location where, according to Russia, a crash involving a Russian transport aircraft carrying Ukrainian soldiers occurred. Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian rights ombudsman, stated his intention to request that representatives from these organizations participate in examining the crash site, …

On Wednesday, the number of fatalities from a landslide in a remote mountain area in southwestern China increased to 34, with 10 individuals still unaccounted for, according to reports from Chinese state media. The calamity occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Liangshui village, situated in Yunnan province’s northeastern region. Despite challenging conditions including freezing temperatures and snowfall, …

Lebanese authorities and political figures are keenly observing the outcomes of French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s recent trip to Tel Aviv, particularly as the U.S. communicates with Lebanon through an Arab intermediary, as reported by media sources. The newspaper al-Akhbar detailed that U.S., French, and Arab mediators are concentrating on a critical aspect: the initiation of the third phase of …

On Thursday, Hezbollah launched attacks on multiple Israeli sites, including air defense systems and positions in northern Israel. In retaliation, Israeli drones executed airstrikes within Lebanese territory. The militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for deploying two kamikaze drones to strike an air defense location and Iron Dome launch pads near the Israeli settlement of Kfar Blum. Subsequently, Israeli drones and …

On Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament reconvened to continue discussions on the 2024 state budget, following a tumultuous session on Wednesday that ended in disputes and altercations. During Wednesday’s session, Change MP Melhem Khalaf exited the meeting after a heated exchange with Speaker Nabih Berri. This incident was part of a series of confrontations, including Amal MP Ali Hassan Khalil labeling …

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, known for his far-right views, openly criticized Qatar for its role in the ongoing hostage crisis involving Israel and Hamas. This critique followed a leaked recording where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly expressed concerns over Qatar’s mediation efforts in resolving the situation. Smotrich, voicing his opinion on social media, directly blamed Qatar for the tragic …

The ocean’s depths pose significant challenges for human exploration, with the record for the deepest unassisted human dive standing at 332.35 meters. Yet, some marine life thrives in these extreme conditions, enduring the immense pressure, minimal light, and freezing temperatures found thousands of feet below the surface. Dr. Yasunori Kano from the University of Tokyo undertook an exceptional deep-sea exploration …

Alzheimer’s disease, known for its significant impact on cognitive abilities and brain health, presents a challenge not only for patients but also for their caregivers. Traditionally, detecting Alzheimer’s involves costly brain scans or uncomfortable lumbar punctures. However, a recent study suggests that a simple blood test, already available in the market, could be just as effective in diagnosing the disease. …