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Early Thursday morning in a southern Lebanese village, Israeli strikes resulted in the death of an elderly woman, as reported by Lebanese state media. The frontier between Lebanon and Israel has experienced frequent hostilities, primarily involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah, since the Gaza Strip conflict began on October 7. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that the airstrike on …

“The Israeli Defense Forces have reported the discovery of a substantial command hub belonging to Hamas in Gaza City. This development, seen as a significant setback to the militant group, coincides with increasing international pressure for Israel to reduce its intense military campaign in the region. The IDF revealed that this center was part of a comprehensive underground network utilized …

Yemen’s top Houthi rebel leader has issued a warning to target American warships in the event of any assaults on Yemen. This threat came just a day after the U.S. revealed plans for a new global coalition dedicated to safeguarding ships navigating the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have been launching attacks on ships in the Red …

A recent report from a Riyadh-based think tank has proposed a solution to the Gaza crisis, as revealed by the French newspaper Le Monde. The proposal includes relocating military leaders of Hamas to Algeria and suggests the establishment of an Arab peacekeeping force in the Palestinian region, according to the French publication. The secret plan, authored by Abdelaziz al-Saqer, head …

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has been declared unavailable for the 2024 Copa America, following a medical statement released on Wednesday, December 20. Neymar sustained an injury during the international break in October and had to undergo surgery on his knee. This injury means that Neymar, who now plays for Al-Hilal, will be out of action for approximately 10 months. …

Experienced Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is set to receive the Arjuna Award for 2023, as confirmed by the Sports Ministry on Wednesday, December 20. This accolade is a testament to his outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets. In the same vein, the badminton pair Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag …

A recent scientific survey utilizing ground-penetrating radar and satellite images has revealed surprising signs of volcanic activity on Mars, indicating eruptions far more recent than previously thought. This new information suggests that beneath its desolate exterior, Mars is more geologically active than it appears. Conducted over the Elysium Planitia region, the study revealed potential volcanic events as recent as 120 …

For weeks, scientists had been closely monitoring signs of volcanic activity in southwestern Iceland, so the eruption that occurred on Monday evening was expected. This area had been seismically active for over two years, with a recent surge of small earthquakes signaling the impending eruption. Here’s a breakdown of what transpired and potential future developments: **Details of the Eruption:** The …