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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10‑Day Ceasefire as Trump Announces Breakthrough

  Israel and Lebanon Reach 10‑Day Ceasefire Following Trump Announcement Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the truce followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.  The ceasefire comes after more than six weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed armed group operating in southern Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than a million residents, while Israel has maintained a 10‑kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon. Trump stated that both leaders agreed to begin the truce to pursue peace, adding that he plans to invite them to the White House for the first direct talks between the two countries since 1983. Lebanese officials have welcomed the ceasefire, though Hezbollah has said its adherence depends on Israel halting all attacks....

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Your daily horoscope: December 27, 2024

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Although most things will come easy to you this year one thing will be very hard to master and that is what you must focus on. While others coast along within their comfort zone you will be striking out in new directions and making a name for yourself.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Mercury in your fellow fire sign of Sagittarius makes it easy to talk things through with partners and colleagues and that’s good because there will be some serious challenges to deal with over the next few days. You will handle them all with ease.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If you push yourself just a little bit harder today the momentum you create will carry you through the weekend and well into next week. By the time the new moon arrives on Monday you will be eager to set your sights high and do something amazing.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

There is no point trying too hard to impress other people today because your efforts will most likely be wasted. It would appear that partners and colleagues have a lot on their minds at the moment, so don’t expect much in the way of praise.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Keep a low profile today. The less others know about what you are doing the less likely it is they will try to interfere. On the work front especially it will pay you to keep colleagues and employers in the dark about your long-term plans.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Not everything will go smoothly today and over the weekend but you can make things easier for yourself by not making a big deal about delays and disruptions. You are still moving toward your desired destination but it may take a little longer to get there.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

The sun in Capricorn at this time of year means you have much to look forward to. Why then the feeling of impending doom? Most likely it is today’s Mercury-Saturn link that has you feeling a bit gloomy. Come the weekend you’ll feel much better.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

With Saturn active in the work and well-being area of your chart you would be wise not to take on too much. Even if friends and family members beg you to help them out you must make it clear that this time they are on their own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The more you are urged to move faster, either at work or in your private affairs, the more you should keep plodding along at your own sweet pace. Let others know that everything which needs to be done will get done when the time is right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You need to accept that you are good at some things and not so good at others. The planets warn if you try to be the best at everything you will waste time and energy that could have been used for more constructive, and enjoyable, activities.


CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You may think that you know best, and maybe you do, but you need to be aware that not everyone looks at the world the same way as you. The “facts” of your current situation may not be as cut and dried as you imagine them to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Like it or not you are going to have to cut back on your spending over the next few days. If that seems too painful to contemplate then find new sources of income instead. One way or the other you need to balance the books – now, not later on!

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You are advised not to make any hard and fast plans today and over the weekend, not least because Monday’s new moon will bring new ideas and new opportunities and new people into your life. For now, just relax and let life tick along as it is.

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