Source: FirstPost
Security & Justice
55 Rockets Fired from Lebanon into Israel as Cross-Border Tensions Continue
Some 55 rockets have been fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israeli territory, the Israeli army announced on Saturday.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Lebanon Health Ministry Says Three Killed in Israeli Strike
The Lebanese health ministry said a child was among three people killed in an Israeli strike in the country’s south on Thursday, amid ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Opinion
Why Riad Salameh's Arrest Is a Test for Lebanon's Judiciary
The arrest of former Central Bank of Lebanon chief Riad Salameh last week has triggered a slew of speculation both within and beyond Lebanon's borders.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Why Middle Eastern Business Leaders Can Make a Difference to COP29
COP29 is not just a global conference; it is a beacon of hope and action in the fight against climate change. We hope that this November in Baku we will see firsthand the renewed vigor and commitment to continue this fight in the face of such impending danger.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Sports
Ronaldo Becomes First Individual with One Billion Social Media Followers
Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has attracted more than one billion followers across his social media accounts, aided by his newly launched YouTube channel, which has generated more than 60 million subscribers in just over three weeks.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Ronaldo Criticises Ten Hag & Says Man United Must 'Rebuild Everything'
Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and said the club must "rebuild everything" in order to compete for football's biggest prizes again.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Tuesday 9 July 2024 13:50:40
What Are the New Sports at the Paris Olympics 2024?
The Paris Olympics 2024 will begin on 26 July and will go on till 11 August. The 2024 Sumer Games will include 28 returning sports and four new additions with 329 gold medals on offer.
Out of the 32 sports, one is making its Olympics debut.
Which are these four new additions?
Breakdancing, or breaking, is making its debut in the Olympics. The other three additions are Skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing. Karate, baseball, and softball were part of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but won’t be returning this time around.
No Indian athlete has qualified for the four sports added to the Paris Games.
Full list of 32 sports at the Paris Olympics 2024:
Aquatics (Swimming, Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming)
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball (3x3, Basketball)
Boxing
Breaking
Canoe (Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom)
Cycling (BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road Cycling, Track Cycling)
Equestrian (Equestrian Eventing, Equestrian Dressage, Equestrian Jumping)
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics (Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics)
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Rugby (Rugby Sevens)
Sailing
Shooting
Skateboarding
Sport Climbing
Surfing
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball (Beach Volleyball, Volleyball)
Weightlifting
Wrestling (Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling)
