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Over the past week, the region has seen a surge in hostilities, with Israel executing an airstrike in Beirut that eliminated a high-ranking Hamas militant. In retaliation, Hezbollah has launched numerous rocket attacks into Israel. Concurrently, the United States conducted a military operation in Baghdad, neutralizing a militia leader, while Iran-supported rebels in Yemen have engaged in combat with the …

As Israeli forces and Palestinian militants engage in intensifying conflict, the central Gaza hospital is witnessing an exodus of medics, patients, and displaced individuals. This evacuation, reported on Monday, underlines the critical condition of a health system already ravaged by three months of warfare. The withdrawal of Doctors Without Borders and other aid organizations from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir …

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards held on Saturday witnessed several first-time winners like Judith Light and Sam Richardson, marking significant milestones in their careers. Judith Light, at 74, won her first Emmy for her performance in an episode of “Poker Face,” a comedy-mystery series on Peacock. She expressed her gratitude for the recognition backstage. Sam Richardson, aged 39, also bagged …

In a groundbreaking development, a Gloucestershire-based aviation firm has successfully produced jet fuel entirely from human excreta. This innovative approach, spearheaded by Firefly Green Fuels, presents a sustainable and low-carbon alternative to traditional jet fuels. James Hygate, the CEO of Firefly Green Fuels, shared with the BBC the rationale behind using human waste as a feedstock. The team identified human …

Ellyse Perry delivered a standout performance with an unbeaten 34 off 21 balls, guiding Australia to a victory in the second T20I against India in Navi Mumbai. This win leveled the three-match series. In her landmark 300th international match, Perry became the first Australian and only the fourth woman to achieve this milestone. Although she didn’t bowl, she contributed with …

Rafael Nadal, the renowned Spanish tennis player, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Australian Open due to an injury he incurred at the Brisbane International. Nadal, who exited the Brisbane tournament in the quarter-finals on January 5, was preparing for the Australian Open, a key event that kicks off the tennis season starting January 14. Recently returning to competitive …

Grigor Dimitrov clinched his first ATP title in seven years by defeating top seed Holger Rune at the Brisbane International on Sunday. This victory marks the Bulgarian’s first ATP triumph since his 2017 ATP Finals win and serves as a significant morale booster ahead of the Australian Open. Dimitrov, who previously won in Brisbane and reached the Australian Open semi-finals …

On October 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed to a robust military response against Hamas: “The IDF will immediately use all its strength to destroy Hamas’s capabilities,” Netanyahu declared. “We will destroy them.” Now, three months into the conflict, Israel’s military strategy against Hamas in Gaza appears to be entering a new phase, with evolving objectives. The Israel …