Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork between countries. It shows that even when countries disagree, they can ...
Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hezbollah's operations since the 1980s. He had held important roles, lik...
Fátima Bosch, a 25-year-old from Mexico, won the Miss Universe title in a competition filled with drama and controversy. The event was not smooth sailing, with incidents happening before and during the pageant. The trouble started with a heated argument between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pageant's director at the time. During a livestreamed event, Itsaragrisi...
Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line. The Blue Line is a boundary set by the United Nations. It separates Lebanon from Israel and the ...
Australia is making a strong push to host the COP31 climate summit in 2025. The country's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, is heading to Brazil for the COP30 summit to advocate for Australia's bid. This comes as Australia and Turkey are locked in a competition to host the event. The COP, or Conference of the Parties, is a major annual gathering focused on climate actio...
A recent check by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) revealed that a wall put up by the Israeli military goes beyond the Blue Line. This line is the unofficial border between Lebanon and Israel, including the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The wall, made of concrete and shaped like a T, covers around 4, 000 square meters of Lebanese land. This mea...
In Lebanon, understanding how people recover from mental health issues is crucial, especially with all the challenges the country faces. A recent study dug into this topic by talking to patients in a major hospital. They used a method called grounded theory to figure out what recovery means to these individuals. The study involved interviews with 10 patients and lat...
Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they killed four Hezbollah members recently. This is not new. Even after a ...
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba. The storm was one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. It caused severe damage to homes, roads, and buildings. In Jamaica, the western part of the country was hit the hardest. The storm flattened seaside communities, leaving piles of brick, wood, and twisted metal. Floodwaters gouged as...
Brendan Rodgers, the former manager of Celtic, has been quite vocal about the club's leadership during his tenure. His remarks have often hinted at dissatisfaction with the board's decisions and support. Recently, Celtic's chief, Dermot Desmond, accused Rodgers of creating a negative atmosphere at the club. This isn't the first time Rodgers has made subtle jabs at th...