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Kai Trump, granddaughter of US President-elect Donald Trump, shared a series of heartwarming moments from a family outing at the golf course this past Sunday. The gathering took place at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, just a few days after Donald Trump secured a historic victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 US Election.

An Indian influencer’s viral video showcasing an unconventional experiment in Japan has left social media users astounded by the country’s exceptional cleanliness. Simran Balar Jain, an influencer known for sharing her travel experiences, embarked on a challenge that quickly gained massive attention online, sparking over 26 million views in just a few days.

In a dramatic escalation of violence, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah fired 165 rockets at northern Israel on Monday, injuring at least seven people, including a one-year-old girl, according to reports from The Times of Israel. The attacks came just one day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged his country’s involvement in a controversial operation targeting Hezbollah in Beirut. Netanyahu confirmed his approval of the September pager attack, which Hezbollah had blamed Israel for.

Former Hamas hostage Mia Shem has sharply criticized the United Nations and humanitarian groups, accusing them of neglecting the plight of hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking outside the United Nations Security Council in New York, the 22-year-old Israeli-French dual national recounted her ordeal and voiced frustration over the UN’s “complete absence” in securing humanitarian aid for those in captivity.

Severe smog has engulfed Pakistan’s Punjab region, pushing Multan’s air quality index (AQI) beyond 1,900, making it the most polluted city in the world. The smog crisis has triggered public health warnings, road closures, and the shutdown of public spaces and schools as authorities scramble for solutions.

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have claimed the lives of at least 40 people, including two children, as intense bombardment continued across southern Beirut and other regions, Lebanese authorities confirmed on Saturday. The strikes, which started late Friday, targeted key Hezbollah strongholds, leaving destruction and loss of life in their wake.