Author: Steven Sahiounie

If Republican Donald Trump secures a second term in the White House, his return to Washington would feature notably different alliances compared to his exit in January 2021, reports USA Today. By the end of his first term, Trump’s standing among Republican lawmakers was strained. The January 6, 2021 Capitol riots led to widespread condemnation, including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who stated that Trump was “practically and morally responsible” for the events. Nearly four years later, Trump, now 78, has regained influence, polling neck-and-neck with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, solidifying his sway in the Republican Party and his…

An investigative report from the Associated Press reveals that Israel has intentionally targeted hospitals in Gaza, with no concrete evidence to support claims of military activity within these facilities. The attacks have led to severe destruction, numerous casualties, and widespread fear among medical staff and patients. The report, based on months of investigation, includes testimonies and firsthand accounts from patients, witnesses, medical workers, and humanitarian officials. Key hospitals mentioned include Al-Awda, the Indonesian Hospital, and Kamal Adwan. The findings contradict Israel’s justification that Hamas uses these hospitals as command and control centers for planning attacks, a claim for which no…

The countries signed a strategic partnership treaty in June that guarantees mutual military support North Korea will support Russia in the Ukraine conflict for as long as it takes, Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has said, adding that Pyongyang has no doubts that Moscow will emerge victorious. Speaking at a meeting with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Friday, Choe noted that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “gave us an order to firmly and powerfully support and assist the Russian army and the Russian people in their holy war.” According to the minister, North Korea has no doubt that…

The Pentagon will also deploy other assets to the region to compensate for the scheduled departure of its carrier strike group The US military is set to deploy additional forces to the Middle East, including a number of nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bombers, the Pentagon has announced. The deployment was reportedly ordered by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to compensate for the scheduled departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the region, Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has said in a statement. Apart from “several” B-52H bombers, the assets include “additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and…

A letter signed by over 100 staff says the broadcaster’s coverage of Gaza is not “fair and accurate journalism,” the Independent reports Dozens of BBC employees have accused the British state broadcaster of exhibiting pro-Israel bias in its coverage of the Gaza conflict, The Independent reported on Saturday. The newspaper, citing a letter allegedly sent to BBC Director-General Tim Davie, said the appeal was also publicly signed by other media representatives, including broadcaster Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who previously served as senior minister of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs. The Independent claimed that accusations of partiality were levelled at the…

Iran issued a strong warning to both Israel and the United States on Sunday, vowing retaliation for Israel’s recent attacks. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami declared that Iran and its allies are prepared for what he called a “sacred” defense, adding that the “resistance” has the upper hand in the region. Salami further claimed that Iran would prevail over its adversaries, referring to Israel and the U.S. as the “axis of evil.” The statement comes amid ongoing tensions, as Iranian officials claim U.S.-imposed sanctions have failed to weaken Iran. Salami criticized the U.S. for its purported stance on human…

Israel has issued a stern warning to Iraq, threatening military action if Iranian-backed groups continue their attacks on Israeli territory from Iraqi soil. According to a Sunday report by The Times of Israel, Israeli satellite surveillance has observed activities involving the transfer of ballistic missiles and related equipment from Iran into Iraq. The objective of these movements, as Israel asserts, appears to be the staging of imminent attacks on Israeli targets. Unidentified officials informed The Times of Israel that these surveillance efforts have helped identify specific locations and groups associated with Iran within Iraq. In its warning to Baghdad, Israel…

In the heated race for the White House, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have garnered support from major celebrities. With only days until November 5, the influence of high-profile endorsements could impact voters across the nation. Celebrities Supporting Kamala Harris Celebrities Supporting Donald Trump With the Inauguration Day set for January 20, 2025, these endorsements could have a powerful influence on swaying public opinion in the final days leading up to the election.

Social media was abuzz with a message reportedly written by Fadel Mhanna, the father of the kidnapped Lebanese captain Imad Mhanna, who was abducted from Batroun, Lebanon. In his Facebook post, Fadel clarified his son’s background and refuted circulating rumors. Fadel described Imad as a civilian maritime captain attending a course at the Mersati Institute of Maritime Sciences in Batroun, Lebanon. Imad has been part of the maritime industry since 2013, working on civilian ships transporting goods such as livestock and cars. Spending most of his time at sea, he is uninvolved in politics or any political parties. Contrary to…

Moscow’s representative at the International Monetary Fund, Aleksey Mozhin, has called out the “discrimination” directed at many of its member states The International Monetary Fund has become nothing more than a tool in the hands of Western governments and NATO, Russia’s outgoing representative at the organization claimed on Friday. Aleksey Mozhin, however, noted that the entity could still serve a useful purpose, if only it stuck to its own charter. Established back 1944 and currently comprised of 190 nations, the IMF professes to work toward achieving “sustainable growth and prosperity for” its members. According to its website, it does so…