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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 …

Zac Efron found himself unexpectedly yearning for a simple hug during his transformation into professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich for the film “The Iron Claw.” This role, both physically demanding and emotionally challenging, was a departure from his previous work. Efron, who had to bulk up and suppress his emotions for the part, experienced real physical bruises from replicating wrestling …

The Possibility of a Final Cabinet Session This Year Depends on Naming New Chief of Staff and Military Council Members The prospect of holding a final Cabinet session this year hinges on the potential agreement to appoint a new chief of staff and two members of the military council, according to government sources cited by al-Liwaa newspaper. The Democratic Gathering …

Kuwait’s new Emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has expressed criticism of the parliament and cabinet in his inaugural speech as he officially assumes the role of the country’s 17th ruler. Taking over from his half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf, Sheikh Meshal faces the challenging task of addressing Kuwait’s political stagnation and reforming its bloated public sector. He emphasized the need to fulfill …

Ethiopia and Egypt have announced that their recent negotiations concerning the contentious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile’s main tributary have once again concluded without an agreement. The talks, held in Addis Ababa and involving Sudan as well, lasted for three days and ended with both countries pointing fingers at each other. Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and …

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unexpected trip to the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to meet with the sailors tasked with preventing a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. Austin’s visit aimed to emphasize the importance of the mission and express gratitude to the crew for their dedication during the holiday season. The USS Gerald R. …