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Amos Hochstein, a U.S. mediator, is set to present a substantial proposal to Lebanon addressing the ongoing border tensions with Israel. This initiative is part of the United States’ broader effort to mitigate the escalating conflict, which poses a threat to U.S. interests in the region. Hochstein’s proposal includes recommendations for resolving the border dispute. This involves Hezbollah’s Radwan forces …

The Significance of Family and Community in Arab Weddings Arab weddings are grand celebrations where family and community play a central role. These events are not just about uniting two individuals but also about bringing together two families and their communities. Guests can expect a warm and inclusive atmosphere, where family bonds and community ties are celebrated and strengthened. Traditional …

The United States’ first attempt to land on the moon in over half a century faced a critical setback when a spacecraft developed a serious fuel leak shortly after its launch on Monday. The spacecraft, operated by Astrobotic Technology based in Pittsburgh, encountered propulsion system failure leading to a significant fuel loss, jeopardizing its scheduled moon landing on February 23. …

At the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, scientists have discovered more than 30 previously unknown bacterial species in patient samples. This groundbreaking research, published in the BMC Microbiology journal, offers potential new directions for research and treatment strategies for infections linked to these bacteria. Dr. Daniel Goldenberger, who spearheaded the study, noted the rarity of establishing direct connections between new …

Sloane Stephens experienced a setback in her preparations for the Australian Open after losing a closely contested match to China’s Yuan Yue in the Hobart International’s first round. The intense match, lasting nearly three hours, concluded with Yuan securing a tie-break victory in the third set. Despite Stephens serving for the match at one point and leading in the tie-break, …

Indian tennis player Ankita Raina is on the brink of securing a spot in the Australian Open’s main draw for women’s singles after an exhilarating win against Spain’s Jessica Maneiro. This victory brings Raina, aged 30, closer to being the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza to participate in the Australian Open’s main singles event. The intense match required Raina …

Recent fossil discoveries have prompted scientists to revise their understanding of when life first emerged on Earth. Previously believed to have originated around half a billion years ago, new findings suggest that life may have begun approximately 1.75 billion years ago. This significant adjustment in the timeline is based on the oldest known evidence of oxygenic photosynthetic structures found in …

Amos Hochstein, a mediator from the United States, is scheduled to meet with Lebanon’s Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab in a European city before his forthcoming trip to Lebanon, according to high-ranking political sources. They revealed that Hochstein and Bou Saab have been in regular telephone contact and had a recent face-to-face meeting in Dubai. Sources reported to al-Akhbar newspaper …