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Recent satellite data has unveiled the impressive thickness of the world’s largest iceberg, A-23a, measuring just over 280 meters. Spanning an area of 3,900 square kilometers and weighing around a trillion tonnes, this massive iceberg broke away from Antarctica in 1986. For over thirty years, it remained stationary in the Weddell Sea, but it has now become mobile. The European …

The upcoming Cabinet session on Friday is set to address the proposed six-month extension of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun’s tenure, an issue expected to be brought up outside the usual agenda, as reported by a media outlet on Thursday. This discussion is to be based on a legal analysis crafted by Judge Mahmoud Makiyyeh, the Secretary-General of the Council …

Seasoned Australian opener David Warner silenced his doubters with a powerful 164-run knock, propelling Australia to a solid 346-5 against Pakistan’s fluctuating bowling in the first Test at Perth on Thursday. Pakistan, yet to win a Test series in Australia since their last victory in the country in 1995, found themselves in a challenging position. Shan Masood’s team witnessed some …

The Indian women’s cricket team made a remarkable entry into the record books by amassing 410 runs on the opening day of their exclusive Test against England at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Thursday (Dec. 14). This incredible feat stands as the second-highest run tally scored in a single day of a women’s Test, only surpassed by England’s …

The iconic Mickey Mouse, in his original form, is poised to become public domain as we usher in the year 2024, marking a significant milestone in the world of intellectual property. This development is particularly symbolic, given Mickey Mouse’s status as a cornerstone of American pop culture and one of Disney’s most prized assets. The impending public domain status of …

On Thursday, Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers stationed at the Shumira and Yeftah barracks, while in response, the Israeli army carried out bombings in several locations including Jabal al-Bat, Mays al-Jabal, al-Jebbayn, al-Khiam, Blida, and near al-Taybeh, using artillery shells and missiles from warplanes. Hezbollah confirmed the loss of another fighter, bringing their total number of militants killed since the onset …

During its Thursday morning legislative session, the Lebanese Parliament did not address the issue of extending the tenure of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun, who is scheduled to retire in January. The session, which was attended by Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, saw a boycott by MPs from the Free Patriotic Movement. A report in the al-Akhbar newspaper earlier that …

The recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has heightened tensions in this crucial maritime trade corridor and raised concerns about the potential regional spillage of Yemen’s ongoing conflict. Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their activities, threatening to attack ships bound for Israeli ports …