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During his recent visit to Beirut on Thursday, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein suggested a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. As reported by the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper on Friday, Hochstein’s proposal included a retreat of Hezbollah forces by eight kilometers from the border. This move is aimed at facilitating the return of displaced people on both sides of the border. Hochstein …

In a significant advancement in medical diagnostics, scientists have introduced a simple DNA test that can detect 18 different early-stage cancers. This development could revolutionize healthcare, as cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for one-sixth of all global fatalities. The research team at the American biotech company Novelna has engineered this innovative DNA test. It works by …

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England football manager, has revealed that he has cancer and, under the most optimistic circumstances, may have only a year to live. The 75-year-old, known for leading England to the quarter-finals in both the 2002 and 2006 World Cup finals, stepped down from his position at Swedish club Karlstad last year due to health issues. During …

Jelena Ostapenko, once ranked fifth in the world, is gearing up for the Australian Open with a strong performance at the Adelaide International. She secured her spot in the semi-finals after defeating Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday. The 12th-ranked player from Latvia, who won the French Open in 2017, is showing signs of returning to her peak form in …

The first-ever detection of bird flu in both fur and elephant seal populations has been confirmed on South Georgia Island in the sub-Antarctic region. This discovery, reported by UK scientists and Reuters, comes after initial suspicions of avian influenza arose following the death of several brown skua seabirds on Bird Island, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia …

Rohit Sharma is poised to make his comeback in T20 International cricket during India’s three-match series against Afghanistan, starting this Thursday (January 11) in Mohali. Prior to the series, former Indian wicketkeeper Saba Karim expressed his belief in Sharma’s ability to lead India to a World Cup victory, despite the team’s recent miss in the home ODI World Cup. In …

Amos Hochstein, the U.S. presidential envoy, is currently in discussions with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail. Their conversation centers around the volatile circumstances at the Lebanese-Israeli border and explores avenues for a diplomatic resolution. During his time in Beirut, Hochstein is also expected to hold meetings with additional Lebanese authorities.

The International Court of Justice recently initiated a two-day legal hearing on allegations brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide during its military campaign in Gaza, which Israel firmly denies. During the proceedings, South African lawyers urged the court to enforce immediate provisional measures to halt Israel’s military activities in Gaza. ICJ President Joan …