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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 …

Mohammed Shami, a leading bowler for India, has expressed admiration for his team’s performance in the ODI World Cup, despite being currently sidelined with an ankle injury. Shami, who emerged as India’s top bowler in the tournament, claimed 24 wickets in seven matches, playing a crucial role in guiding India to the World Cup final. He acknowledged the strength of …

The German sports apparel brand Puma has confirmed that it will not renew its sponsorship with the Israeli national football team next year. This decision, as clarified by a company spokesperson on Tuesday, was made prior to the ongoing conflict involving Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip. Puma’s spokesperson mentioned that the company has recently signed contracts with several …

Asteroids, while generally harmless as they zip by Earth, can pose significant risks if their trajectory brings them too close. A historical example is the asteroid that struck millions of years ago, leading to the extinction of dinosaurs and the rise of mammals. NASA, along with other global space agencies, monitors near-Earth asteroids closely. Recently, NASA identified a bus-sized asteroid, …

Palestinian militants in a densely populated neighborhood of Gaza City staged an ambush on Israeli troops, leading to the deaths of at least nine Israeli soldiers, as reported by the media on Wednesday. This incident occurred amidst ongoing fierce resistance by Hamas in regions that have been isolated and heavily bombarded by Israeli airstrikes for over nine weeks. The conflict, …