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In a recent incident in the occupied West Bank, an Israeli force’s operation in the early morning resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians. Concurrently, an Israeli police officer lost her life when a roadside bomb struck her vehicle on Sunday, as confirmed by sources from both sides. The West Bank has seen a significant increase in violence coinciding with …

The European Union’s foreign policy head met with Hezbollah’s leading lawmaker Mohammed Raad in Beirut on Saturday, aiming to prevent Lebanon from being embroiled in the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. An EU official confirmed the meeting, which followed Hezbollah’s rocket attacks on an Israeli military base. These attacks were in retaliation for the death of a senior Hamas figure in an …

Central Park in New York City, an iconic urban oasis, is home to a diverse array of flora, one of which is the majestic Cedar of Lebanon. This article delves into the significance, history, and allure of the Cedar of Lebanon, offering a comprehensive guide for nature enthusiasts and visitors to Central Park. The Majestic Presence of Cedar of Lebanon …

Lebanese weddings are known for their grandeur and vibrancy, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of Lebanon. The duration of these celebrations can vary, but typically, a Lebanese wedding is an elaborate affair extending over several days, each marked with distinct ceremonies and festivities. Traditional Pre-Wedding Celebrations: The festivities of a Lebanese wedding often begin days before the actual wedding …

In one of the most intense days of cross-border skirmishes in recent weeks, Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire. This escalation comes a day after Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, called for retaliation following Israel’s assassination of Saleh Arouri, a top Hamas official, in the suburbs of Beirut. Nasrallah warned that failing to respond to Arouri’s killing would leave …

A recent intelligence assessment from the United States has indicated that Israel might face challenges in achieving success in a war against Hezbollah, in the midst of ongoing conflicts in Gaza, as reported by the Washington Post. The U.S. administration, under President Joe Biden, has taken proactive steps to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group …

Mario Zagallo, a key figure in Brazil’s emergence as a football superpower and the first individual to win the FIFA World Cup both as a player and a coach, passed away on Friday at the age of 92. Zagallo was the last surviving member of Brazil’s 1958 World Cup-winning squad, a victory that helped heal the wounds of Brazil’s devastating …

Researchers have long debated Venus’ potential to support life, with attention centered not on its extremely hot surface but on the more temperate cloud layers at altitudes of 48-60 km. Traditional views held that the planet’s sulfuric acid clouds would eliminate any chance of life. However, a recent breakthrough study has shifted this perspective by examining 20 biogenic amino acids …