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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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Chasing the Podium: Early Medal Picture at the 2026 Winter Olympics


As the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold, the race for medals is already shaping into a familiar yet thrilling contest. Early results point toward a competitive field, with several powerhouse nations asserting themselves across the opening events.

Emerging Medal Standings

While the full table is still evolving, a few trends are already clear:

  • Norway is once again setting the pace, continuing its long‑standing dominance in winter sports.
  • The United States is off to a strong start, leveraging depth across multiple disciplines.
  • Germany, Canada, and Austria are also firmly in the mix, each capitalizing on their traditional strengths in alpine skiing, sliding sports, and skating events.

What Lies Ahead

With more than a hundred events on the program—including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering—the standings are far from settled. As competitions intensify, every medal opportunity has the potential to shift the leaderboard and rewrite the narrative of these Games.

The coming days promise dramatic finishes, breakout stars, and the kind of unforgettable Olympic moments that define a generation of athletes.

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