Renowned Haitian writer, painter, actor, and musician Frankétienne, known as the “father of Haitian letters,” has passed away at 88 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A key figure in Haitian literature, he founded spiralism and wrote the first modern novel in Haitian Creole, “Dézafi.” Frankétienne was also a prolific painter, serving as Haiti’s culture minister and receiving France’s Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to art and culture.
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Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, source says
Israel conducted a strike against Hamas' senior leadership in Doha, Qatar, as confirmed by a U.S. official, with loud explosions reported in the area. The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet described it as a "precise strike," while the Qatari government condemned the action as a "cowardly Israeli attack" targeting Hamas' headquarters. Want More Context? 🔎
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