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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 …

On Thursday, Israel launched airstrikes on the southern region of the Gaza Strip. This military action coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s arrival in Egypt, marking the final phase of his diplomatic tour aimed at halting the spread of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Blinken’s visit to Egypt aligns with the commencement of a hearing at the …

In response to the escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing Gaza conflict, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has committed 15 million euros (approximately $16 million) to support the Lebanese armed forces. During her visit to Beirut, Baerbock emphasized that this financial aid is intended to enhance the Lebanese army’s ability to maintain effective control over the southern …

The head of Israel’s military has stated that their forces are capable of targeting and destroying any village in Lebanon, escalating the rhetoric in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-supported group situated across the border. This conflict, closely tied to the group’s alliance with Hamas in Gaza, has seen almost daily exchanges of fire since the Gaza war began …

The mayor of Kfarkila, Hasan Sheyyet, reported that the civilian was killed in his garden during an Israeli artillery strike on Wednesday. The victim was described as a non-partisan civilian. The National News Agency identified the deceased as Hasan Ali Tawil, who was fatally wounded near his home in Kfarkila due to an Israeli artillery shell. Since the beginning of …