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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. …

Attending school and college, often seen as a tedious task, may have more benefits than we realize. A groundbreaking study has established a direct link between education and increased life expectancy, revealing that each additional year of education can significantly improve our chances of living longer. The study, titled ‘Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and …

In an unexpected turn of events at the Australian Open 2024, former World No.1 and defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated after a straight-sets loss to Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, January 24. Alcaraz, who was among the top contenders for the title, fell to Zverev in a match that ended with scores of 6-1, 6-3, 7-5. Zverev, an …

Without LeBron James, sidelined by a sore ankle, the Los Angeles Lakers were led by D’Angelo Russell’s 27 points and Anthony Davis’ 26 in their recent game. Initially, the Lakers fell behind early in the first quarter, but the Los Angeles Clippers soon took control. The Clippers established a 16-point lead just before halftime and managed to keep the Lakers …

The Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday alleged that Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian military transport plane, resulting in the deaths of all 74 people on board. This included 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were part of a swap. The crash occurred in Russia’s Belgorod border region, but Ukrainian officials have yet to confirm or deny these claims. The …