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American officials are currently assessing the feasibility of a land border agreement between Israel and Lebanon, akin to the maritime border deal established in 2022, according to Israeli sources. As reported by the Yedioth Aharonot newspaper, Amos Hochstein, a key figure in the maritime border agreement and actively working to de-escalate border tensions since October 7, is exploring ways to …

This week, a French delegation consisting of diplomats and high-ranking military officers arrived in Israel. France is actively seeking a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing tensions along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, as reported by Israeli media. Channel 13 in Israel revealed that this delegation is scheduled to hold discussions with representatives from Israel’s foreign and defense ministries. Israeli officials …

Lebanon is eager for the TotalEnergies-led consortium to start drilling a second well in offshore Block 9 as soon as feasible, as per a Reuters report quoting Lebanon Energy Minister Walid Fayad. The first exploratory well in Block 9 did not yield a commercially viable amount of natural gas. TotalEnergies, holding a 35% stake, leads the operation of Block 9, …

The widely recognized white-bearded Christian saint, who influenced the creation of the secular Santa Claus figure in America, has a lesser-known origin story. Saint Nicholas, celebrated every year on December 6, is known for his generous acts, which extend far beyond merely giving children candy and toys. Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Christian bishop from the port city of Myra, …

Faf du Plessis, the former captain of South Africa’s cricket team, has opened up about the possibility of returning to international cricket in time for the next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Du Plessis has been absent from international matches since his last Test appearance for South Africa against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in 2021, with his most recent T20 International …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on a significant journey to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates amidst his ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. His arrival in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the Emirates and the current host of the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks, marks his first visit to the region since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic …

Caroline Wozniacki, a former world number one, has been selected to receive one of the initial wild cards for the 2024 Australian Open. She intends to bring her two young children to the event, where she previously celebrated her most significant Grand Slam victory. The 2018 Australian Open women’s winner, Wozniacki, along with six Australian athletes, received the first set …

At the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron,” filmmaker Guillermo del Toro aptly remarked that witnessing Miyazaki’s work is like experiencing Mozart compose symphonies. This isn’t an overstatement, especially considering Miyazaki’s status as a legendary anime filmmaker known for classics like “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” Each new film …