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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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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 ...
Heavy Strikes Pound Dahieh as US Expresses ‘Concerns’
1 day ago · Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday, shortly after the Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the area. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the strikes included a "heavy attack" with two missiles targeting Bourj al-Barajneh and a "major raid" in Ghobeiri, near Horsh Beirut, the capital's largest park.
Strikes Hit South Beirut Following Israel’s Deadliest Day in South ...
1 day ago · Heavy airstrikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs overnight into Thursday. On Thursday morning, the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for several areas, including Choueifat's al-Amrousiyeh, Ghobeiri, Haret Hreik, and Borj al-Brajneh, after conducting three rounds of airstrikes. In the past week, daytime raids on the Dahieh area have become more common, though Israel’s airstrikes ...
Recent Escalations in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: An Update
On Saturday, Hezbollah reported launching two attacks in the morning against the Israeli Birkat Risha military post near the border. This assault resulted in casualties and injuries. According to media sources, the strikes led to injuries among four Israeli soldiers, with one in critical condition. In retaliation, Israeli artillery fired upon areas in Lebanon, including
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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 ...
Lebanon-Israel Border Clashes: Latest Updates
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on Tuesday, targeting al-Khiam and the village of Mayfadoun in the Nabatiyeh district, while Hezbollah attacked Avivim in northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed to have struck a building used by Israeli soldiers in Avivim as retaliation for Israeli strikes on civilians in southern Lebanon. On Monday, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths
Mikati Averts Major War in Lebanon: Report - THE DAILY STAR
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon has been actively engaged in international communications in recent days, aiming to avert a large-scale war in Lebanon, according to a source from the ministry. These efforts by Mikati have reportedly been successful in preventing the escalation of the conflict, as stated by sources to the ad-Diyar newspaper.
New Clashes Break Out Along the Lebanon-Israel Frontier
On Saturday, Israel launched artillery fire at the outskirts of several southern Lebanese border towns, including Naqoura, Kfarshouba, al-Wazzani, Blida, Mhaybib, al-Dhayra, Alma al-Shaab, and Tayr Harfa. This action followed reports of Hezbollah's assaults on Israel's Misgav Am and a surveillance installation near al-Wazzani. The Israeli military confirmed that it …
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3 days ago · November 12, 2024 0. On November 11, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a $65 billion initiative to strengthen Japan’s chip and artificial intelligence (AI) industries through subsidies and financial incentives, as reported by Reuters. Purpose of the Initiative The plan, valued at over 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) through ...