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Palestinian Reports Claim Israeli Airstrike Kills Brother of Former Hamas Leader

Palestinian Reports Claim Israeli Airstrike Kills Brother of Former Hamas Leader

Reports from Gaza indicate that Zakaria Sinwar, brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and current Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip. According to sources, Zakaria Sinwar and three of his children were residing in a tent that was targeted by the airstrike. As a lecturer at the Islamic University in Gaza, Zakaria Sinwar's role was reportedly academic, without direct involvement in Hamas's military operations. However, his familial ties to senior Hamas figures are notable. The incident comes amid escalating Israeli military operations in Gaza, aimed at dismantling Hamas's leadership and…
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Ancient Egypt’s Best-Kept Secret: The Astounding Story of the 5,500-Year-Old Gebelein Man

Ancient Egypt’s Best-Kept Secret: The Astounding Story of the 5,500-Year-Old Gebelein Man

Introducing the Gebelein Man, an astonishing figure from ancient Egypt whose remains have defied the passage of 5,500 years and emerged as one of the most remarkably preserved individuals. Believed to have been laid to rest around 3500 BC or even earlier, at the Gebelein site in Upper Egypt, this extraordinary preservation owes much to direct contact with the scorching, arid sand, which naturally mummified his body. Thanks to advanced 3D imaging techniques, researchers have been able to examine the Gebelein Man's muscles, bones, teeth, and organs. These investigations unveiled not only his young age at the time of death,…
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EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Removes Two Individuals From Blacklist

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Removes Two Individuals From Blacklist

The European Union has prolonged its individual sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, effective until March 15, 2025. This decision, announced by the EU Council, aims to maintain pressure on those responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. In a statement, the Council revealed that the sanctions, which target over 2,200 individuals and legal entities, have been extended to ensure continued accountability. However, two individuals - Nikita Mazepin, a Russian racer, and Violetta Prigozhina, the mother of Yevgeny Prigozhin - have been removed from the blacklist, following a EU Court decision to lift sanctions against them. Additionally,…
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Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, has been convicted of making false statements to obtain a medical certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He faces a potential five-year prison sentence and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. According to US Attorney Robert Troester, Ojo was found guilty on August 16, 2024, of making false statements while attempting to secure a medical certificate necessary for flying commercial passenger aircraft. The case resulted from an investigation by the Transportation Security Administration—Investigations and was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorneys Jackson Eldridge and Matt Dillon. The trial revealed that Ojo, an…
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US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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