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Abdullah Shelbayh, a Jordanian professional tennis player, made a remarkable impression on the second day of the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM. As reported by the ATP Tour website, Shelbayh, despite being the lowest-ranked player at the finals, displayed his considerable talent on Wednesday night. The 20-year-old triumphed over Alex Michelsen, particularly excelling in the last two sets …

On Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is open to reaching an understanding with Hezbollah. This potential agreement would include establishing a “safe zone” along the border, coupled with firm security assurances. Simultaneously, Al-Arabiya TV and its Al-Hadath channel, citing unnamed sources, reported that a deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be nearing. The sources revealed that …

Google recently unveiled its 2023 “Year in Search,” showcasing the most popular global queries. This year’s searches ranged from memorable pop culture events to significant global news. Topping the news trends was the Israel-Hamas conflict, followed by interest in the Titanic-bound submersible disaster in June and the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February. In terms of individuals, Damar …

At the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai on December 19, from an initial pool of 1,166 players, 333 have been shortlisted for bidding. High expectations surround World Cup champions Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc in their respective categories of capped batters and bowlers. New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, with a starting bid of INR 50 lakh, is also …

On Monday, in southern Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike resulted in the death of a local leader, as reported by Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The incident took place amid ongoing cross-border fire exchanges, primarily involving the Israeli military and Hezbollah. The agency identified the deceased as 80-year-old Hussein Mansour, a mukhtar (local official) from the village of Taybeh, near the …

On Monday, an Israeli government official issued a stark warning to Hezbollah, which has been actively involved in daily border conflicts with Israel since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October. The Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, known for his far-right views, made it clear that Hezbollah could be the next target after Hamas if it escalates its attacks. …

Orbit Fab, an American enterprise, is pioneering an ambitious space project involving orbital fueling stations. This system encompasses fuel ports, refueling shuttles, and orbital tankers, effectively creating “gas stations in space.” However, the cost for on-orbit refueling starts at a steep $20 million. The company has already made significant strides, including testing and launching a fuel depot demonstrator. A notable …

On Sunday, in the Norwegian capital, the teenage offspring of Narges Mohammadi, an incarcerated Iranian activist, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. Mohammadi, 51, who has been detained numerous times by Iranian authorities, was recognized for her long-standing advocacy for women’s rights, democracy, and anti-death penalty efforts in Iran. Her 17-year-old twins, Kiana and Ali Rahmani, living in …