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The world was stunned by the untimely death of Matthew Perry, the actor famed for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends.” He tragically passed away after drowning in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles residence on October 28. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office revealed on Saturday, December 16, that Perry’s death was due to the acute effects …

SpaceX has announced the new launch date for the United States military’s secretive X-37B robotic space plane, set for its seventh mission into orbit. The launch is now scheduled for December 28, following the postponement of the original launch plan on December 17 due to poor weather at Cape Canaveral. The X-37B, designated USSF-52, will be launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon …

The recent Golden Globe nominations have highlighted a critical aspect of award shows: acknowledging popular films, something the Oscars could potentially benefit from. The Globes, under new ownership and with a revamped voting body, have shifted their broadcast to CBS following scandals and ethical concerns. This change has not deterred them from recognizing commercially successful movies. The Golden Globes awarded …

On December 17th, the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings underwent a significant shift, with India ascending to the top. This change occurred despite India’s engagement in an ODI series against South Africa and was primarily due to Pakistan’s substantial defeat in their first Test against Australia in Perth. Pakistan, previously leading, lost by 360 runs, causing them to relinquish the …

During a joint media briefing with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Sunday, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed that France could be pivotal in averting a conflict in Lebanon, amidst ongoing border tensions with Hezbollah. Cohen emphasized France’s potential to significantly contribute to peace efforts in the region. Following her meetings in Israel, Colonna is slated to visit Lebanon.

Israel has continued its military offensive in Gaza following a series of incidents, including the shooting of three hostages who were unarmed and waving a white flag. This event has sparked further scrutiny of Israel’s wartime practices during the ongoing 10-week conflict, which has caused extensive destruction and loss of life in Gaza. The region has experienced a communication blackout …

India commenced their ODI series against South Africa with a commanding eight-wicket victory at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The match, held on Sunday, December 17, was highlighted by the outstanding bowling performances of Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan. Together, they claimed nine wickets, contributing to South Africa’s collapse at 116 runs, their third-lowest ODI score against India. In response, …

On Saturday, a U.S. warship intercepted and destroyed 14 drones suspected of being attack drones over the Red Sea. Additionally, the British Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond downed another drone that was reportedly aiming at commercial vessels. Both the British and American militaries have confirmed these actions. The Houthi rebels in Yemen, amidst escalating tensions in the region, have been launching …