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November 11, 2024 0. A volcanic comet orbiting within the inner solar system, known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (or 29P), has recently become exceptionally active, erupting four times over a 48-hour span. This burst of energy has made it almost 300 times brighter than usual, puzzling scientists who are unsure what triggered this sudden surge.
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4 days ago · November 9, 2024 0. On October 21, an Israeli airstrike hit a building across from Lebanon’s largest public hospital, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, shaking the area and shattering windows. Mohammad Fouani, an ER nurse at the hospital, described the chaos, saying he was thrown over a patient by the impact and could barely see his ...
UN unveils Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon - THE DAILY …
BEIRUT: The United Nations held a news conference Friday at the ESCWA offices to outline their Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon, seeking to provide essential support to 1.1 million of Lebanon’s most vulnerable people. The UN estimates that almost 2 million people are affected by the ongoing crises Lebanon is facing, and intends to facilitate.
Israel Reports ‘Significant Progress’ on Lebanon Ceasefire
2 days ago · Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated on Monday that there has been some progress toward achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, following Israel’s recent military operation targeting Hezbollah forces in the region. Saar acknowledged that discussions were ongoing with the U.S. regarding a potential settlement. Saar emphasized that any agreement would require Hezbollah to retreat beyond
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5 days ago · November 4, 2024 0. Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez claimed her first WTA title on Sunday, defeating American Ann Li 6-2, 6-1 in Merida, Mexico. The 22-year-old became Turkey’s first WTA champion since Cagla Buyukakcay’s win in Istanbul in 2016, marking a historic achievement for the country. Ranked 127th in the world, Sonmez needed only 70 ...
Developing: Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Leave 33 Dead
3 days ago · A series of Israeli airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in at least 33 deaths as Israel escalated its attacks on Hezbollah. According to the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli raids targeted the Baalbek-Hermel region in the east, killing 20 people, including 11 in Knaissseh, an area known for Hezbollah’s presence.
Jordan PM holds talks on supplying Lebanon with electricity, gas
BEIRUT: Jordanian Prime Minister Bishr al-Khasawneh Thursday held talks with top Lebanese leaders focusing on supplying Lebanon with Jordanian electricity and transferring Egyptian gas to help the crises-hit country plagued by chronic power cuts for decades. Khasawneh arrived in Beirut Wednesday night on a visit aimed at showing solidarity with Lebanon, which is reeling from
Israeli Strikes Trigger Lebanon’s Deadliest Day in 20 Years: What …
On Monday, a series of airstrikes by Israel hit multiple areas across Lebanon, marking a day of significant violence not seen since the conflicts of 2006 between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-supported militant group. The air assaults resulted in the deaths of over 500 people and injuries to more than 1,800, sparking widespread panic among.
Breaking: Israel’s Deadliest Strike in Central Beirut Stuns Lebanese …
Rescue teams were sifting through the debris of a collapsed building in central Beirut on Friday morning, following two Israeli airstrikes that struck the Lebanese capital. The attack left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured. The airstrikes, which were the deadliest in central Beirut in over a year of conflict, targeted two residential buildings in neighborhoods now housing large ...
Lebanon Receives Border Solution Proposal from Paris - THE …
Lebanon has been presented with a formal proposal from France aimed at addressing the ongoing border dispute with Israel. This follows an initial informal proposal and was delivered by the French embassy in Beirut this Wednesday. The document is available in three languages: Arabic, French, and English, unlike the first proposal which was only in