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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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2 days ago · 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 colleagues through the smoke.
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 ...
2 days 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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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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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 …
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.