Author: Steven Sahiounie

Jens Stoltenberg has said that the conflict in Ukraine will not end until Russia “lays down its weapons” The West must prepare for “a long war” in Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declared on Sunday. Despite claiming to want a “quick peace” in Ukraine, Stoltenberg insisted that he still supports President Vladimir Zelensky’s goal of a military victory over Russia. “Most wars last longer than expected when they first begin,” Stoltenberg said in an interview with Germany’s Funke media group. “Therefore we must prepare ourselves for a long war in Ukraine.” According to media reports over the last two months, Western officials and military planners…

“Kim Jong Un and Sergey Shoigu exchanged views on regional and international military and political circumstances and exchanged constructive views on issues related to continued strengthening of tactical and strategic interaction,” the report said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Vladivostok and they discussed cooperation and exchanges between the armed forces of the two countries and international affairs, Voice of Korea radio reported. “Comrade Kim Jong Un expressed his joy to meet with Sergey Shoigu again and praised the development, modernity and heroism of the Russian armed forces that reliably defend the…

The President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, arrived in New York to participate in the works of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, coming from the Cuban capital, Havana. Next Thursday, September 21st, President Abbas is set to deliver a speech before the United Nations General Assembly. On the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the President will meet with many world leaders. The works of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly will begin tomorrow evening, and conclude its work with a high-level plenary session on the 26th…

No casualties or damage has been reported so far An air defense system has repelled a drone attack on Moscow, and no casualties or damage has been reported so far, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. “Air defenses in the Istra municipal district repelled a drone attack on Moscow overnight. According to preliminary data, there is no damage or casualties in the area where the debris fell to the ground. First responders are working at the scene,” the mayor said on Telegram. Source: TASS

Syria called for immediate, complete and unconditional lifting of unilateral coercive measures, US embargo and sanctions imposed on several countries, establishing a new, more just international economic system to enhance the economic and social situation of the G77 countries and China in a way that would meet aspirations of peoples to live in prosperity and peace. During the summit of G77 and China held in Havana, Finance Minister Kinan Yaghi, conveyed greetings of President Bashar al-Assad to the Cuban President and his people, appreciating its positive and constructive role in enhancing the multilateral work through holding this important summit in…

With 70 percent of overseas Pakistanis channeling their remittances into the property and contributing $12 billion annually, there’s no denying the sector’s centrality to Pakistan’s economy, according to Shafiq Akbar, CEO, IMARAT Group, speaking at Public Private Partnership Forum set up at the recently concluded Cityscape Global.The renowned real estate conglomerate based in Islamabad marked its successful expansion into the GCC with an office in the UAE.At the bustling Cityscape Riyadh which concluded recently, the IMARAT Group CEO Akbar presented a strong investment potential case.Akbar, in his presentation not only identified critical problems surrounding Pakistan’s economy, but offered a roadmap…

As part of the ongoing operational readiness trials for the new Terminal A ahead of its opening in November, Abu Dhabi Airports is conducting its largest live trial and testing exercise to date, with more than 6,000 volunteers selected from the community in Abu Dhabi.The operational trials involve playing an essential part in robust simulations that are designed to stress-test equipment, staff and procedures, in key operating areas of the terminal. In addition to Abu Dhabi Airports staff members, the volunteers include students, families, and stakeholders from the aviation ecosystem, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO). The systems…

The administration of US President Joe Biden announced recently that it has issued a sanctions waiver for banks to transfer $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar, paving the way for the release of five Americans imprisoned in Iran. The decision came after the Iranian administration in July opened formal legal proceedings against South Korea, which had refused to pay off oil debts after all diplomatic efforts. Tasnim has obtained information that although Iran’s frozen assets in South Korea have been released and transferred to Qatar before being wired to the Central Bank of Iran, Tehran…

The head of the country’s Ministry of Defense, Yashar Güler, noted that he stands for a “reasonable approach” ANKARA, September 15. /TASS/. Ankara continues to work constructively and put forward initiatives for the resumption of the Black Sea grain initiative, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said. “Turkey continues its constructive work and initiatives for the resumption of the Black Sea grain initiative, which was implemented under our coordination at the initiative of our president and through its effectiveness contributed greatly to overcoming the grain crisis,” TRT TV cited the minister as saying. Guler said he favors a “reasonable approach.” “It consists of…

Three experts say the United States could be heading for economic turmoil again, 15 years after the financial crisis that rocked the country in 2008. Sputnik. Global financier Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008, more than 150 years after its founding, becoming the first major U.S. victim of a subprime mortgage collapse. The first warning of the credit crisis came a year ago from the management of Britain’s small regional mortgage bank Northern Rock, when it asked the Bank of England to support liquidity as it was over-leveraged. Politicians and economists insisted at the time that the collapse…