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In a Tel Aviv theater, amidst the tensions of the Hamas-Israel conflict, the melodies of Egyptian singer Umm Kalthoum bring together Arabs and Jews. Directed by Igal Ezraty, the play features three Arab and three Jewish performers, blending Hebrew dialogue with Arabic songs. Ezraty emphasizes that Arabic isn’t solely the language of Hamas but also a language of beauty and …

Heather Knight, the captain of England’s women’s cricket team, expressed her frustration with the pitch conditions following England’s defeat to India in a one-off match on Saturday, December 16, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. England suffered a massive 347-run loss, a record margin, on a pitch Knight characterized as “extreme.” Deepti Sharma stood out as India’s top …

Over the past two months, Israel’s military has launched numerous attacks near the border with Lebanon, targeting the Lebanese Army. This series of assaults, totaling over 34 instances since October 7, has raised serious concerns within the Biden administration, leading to stern admonitions from top U.S. officials to their Israeli counterparts, as reported by CNN. The attacks, which involved various …

According to French diplomatic sources, French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to Lebanon on December 21st has been canceled, as reported by the Saudi Okaz newspaper. The reasons for the cancellation are currently unclear, but Lebanese officials have been notified of the change in plans. President Macron’s visit was originally planned to include an inspection of French peacekeepers in southern …

Zack Snyder’s foray into the space-opera genre with “Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire” has been met with largely unfavorable reviews. The film, released on Netflix on December 21, boasts a star-studded cast including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Fra Fee, Ed Skrein, and Anthony Hopkins. …

On Saturday, Hezbollah reported launching two attacks in the morning against the Israeli Birkat Risha military post near the border. This assault resulted in casualties and injuries. According to media sources, the strikes led to injuries among four Israeli soldiers, with one in critical condition. In retaliation, Israeli artillery fired upon areas in Lebanon, including the outskirts of al-Jibbain and …

The German airline Lufthansa has reinstated its flight services to and from Beirut, Lebanon, as of Friday. This follows a suspension that began on October 13 due to heightened tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Alongside Lufthansa, its affiliate airlines SWISS and Eurowings have also resumed their flight operations to Beirut. Additionally, Lufthansa announced its …

In response to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has extended the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, along with the USS Normandy cruiser. This decision marks the third extension for the Ford’s deployment, reflecting the U.S.’s concerns over the volatile situation in Gaza amidst Israel’s conflict with Hamas. …