Israel’s war on Gaza live: ‘Life draining out of Gaza’ – UN on aid shooting

Federica Marsi,Usaid Siddiqui, Ali Harb and Brian Osgood

February 29, 2024

Why leap years exist, explained in one simple animation

BrianResnick

Yes, 2024 is a leap year, which is usually momentous, and not just for the people born on February 29 who only get to celebrate their actual birthdate every four years. Leap years also typically coincide with the US presidential election and the Summer Olympic Games. This year, people in the US will also get to see a rare total solar eclipse darken the skies. To top it off, the sun is also nearing the peak of its 11-year magnetic cycle, upping the potential for solar storms. It makes sense that such a jam-packed year should get an extra day.

 

دومین سالگرد جنگ اوکراین؛ چرا آمریکا دنبال ادامه‌ درگیری روسیه و اوکراین است؟

Persiancricn

February 29, 2024

بسیاری از کارشناسان بین‌المللی به درستی واشنگتن را بازیگر اصلی ائتلاف بزرگی می‌دانند که خواستار تشدید تنش‌ها در اوکراین است. ائتلافی که از طریق تزریق سلاح به میدان جنگ در صدد ادامه‌دار کردن این جنگ تا آینده نامعلوم است.ا