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On the initial day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia narrowly led Pakistan, largely due to rain interruptions. Australia concluded the day at 187 for 3, with Marnus Labuschagne not out at 44 and Travis Head unbeaten on 9. Hasan Ali, Aamer Jamal, and Agha Salman each claimed a wicket for Pakistan. Pakistan chose to …

Fifty years have passed since the release of “The Exorcist,” a movie that revolutionized the horror genre and made an everlasting impact on pop culture. This 1973 film, directed by William Friedkin, featured the unsettling transformation of Regan MacNeil and became notorious for its shocking scenes and horrifying premise. Let’s explore why this movie continues to be a significant piece …

A team of scientists, including researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania and the Lithuanian Energy Institute, have discovered an innovative way to reduce the cost of biodiesel production by utilizing cigarette butts. Their research, recently published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, presents a breakthrough in recycling and waste management. Biodiesel, a renewable and biodegradable …

Israeli forces launched an assault on Palestinian refugee camps located in central Gaza on Tuesday, according to local residents. This action appears to be a preparatory move for expanding the ground offensive into a third area within the besieged territory. This potential new front in the conflict underscores the prolonged and destructive path that lies ahead as Israel is determined …

Russian airstrikes targeted a major rebel stronghold in Syria, resulting in the deaths of five civilians from the same family, including three children. The incident was reported by both rescuers and a war monitor on Tuesday. Moscow, a staunch supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been a significant military, political, and economic ally in Syria’s 12-year civil war. According …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah targeted the Israeli Zebdine post in the occupied Shebaa Farms, prompting Israel to retaliate by shelling the Zebdine Farm and firing heavy machine gun bursts at the area. Additionally, Hezbollah launched attacks on Shomera and on Israeli soldiers in Ramia and Dovev, claiming direct hits and casualties. Israeli media reported that one soldier was wounded in Adamit. …

On Tuesday, Iraq condemned the U.S. airstrikes within its borders as a “hostile act.” This followed the Pentagon’s announcement that it had targeted three sites used by pro-Iran forces in response to being attacked. The Iraqi government labeled the strikes, which resulted in the death of one security force member and injuries to 18 others, including civilians, as an “unacceptable …

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament is set to continue discussions regarding Sweden’s application to join NATO. This development comes shortly after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tied Sweden’s accession to the alliance with the U.S. Congress’s approval of Turkey’s request to buy F-16 fighter jets. Turkey, a NATO member, initially opposed Sweden’s NATO membership but agreed to …