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Taylor Swift recently made a significant donation of $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Her donation is in response to the recent severe storms that hit several counties in Tennessee, tragically resulting in the loss of at least six lives, including two children. The destructive impact of these storms, which …

Iga Swiatek achieved her second successive year-end No. 1 ranking in the WTA, earning her the Player of the Year award for the second consecutive time on Monday. This accomplishment marks her as the first female player to do so since Serena Williams, who retired last year and was the WTA Player of the Year from 2012-2015, part of her …

“A Lebanese political figure has accused Israel of using southern Lebanon as a platform for conveying messages to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This accusation comes in light of repeated Israeli strikes on UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) positions in the area, as reported by the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. According to the source, Israel’s actions are intentional and serve …

“France Urges Full Investigation into October 13 Lebanon Strike Involving Journalists” On Tuesday, France emphasized the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into the October 13 incident in southern Lebanon. This event tragically resulted in the death of a Reuters reporter and injuries to six others, including two journalists from AFP. The French foreign ministry stated the importance of thoroughly understanding …

Australian star batter Travis Head has declined the opportunity to open in Tests following David Warner’s retirement, emphasizing the need for a specialist in the role. Speaking before the first Test against Pakistan in Perth, starting December 14, Head expressed his contentment with his current position in the middle order and doesn’t foresee much change in his batting role, especially …

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 …