Author: Steven Sahiounie

U.S. President Joe Biden urged for a diplomatic resolution as Israel continues to target Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, warning of the potential for an “all-out war” in the country. In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Biden emphasized that “an all-out war is not in anyone’s interest. Despite the deteriorating situation, a diplomatic solution is still achievable.” Biden also called on Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire proposal that was introduced months ago, reaffirming his commitment to ending the conflict in Gaza. Referring to the agreement brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, Biden stated, “It…

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in a 2019 popular uprising, has been transferred from the war-torn capital of Khartoum to the city of Merowe in northern Sudan for medical treatment, according to his defense team. Bashir’s lawyer, Mohamed Hassan Al-Amin, stated that the 80-year-old former leader, who has been imprisoned along with his allies since his removal from power, was moved to a detention center in Merowe before receiving treatment at a local hospital. “He requires ongoing health monitoring and routine checkups. Occasionally, he experiences complications that necessitate follow-up care. However, his current condition is not critical,”…

Lebanon’s Health Minister, Firas Abiad, announced on Tuesday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday has risen to 558, with more than 1,800 injured. This marks the highest single-day casualty count since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. During a press conference, the minister stated that the updated toll from Monday’s airstrikes includes 558 dead, among them 50 children and 94 women. He emphasized that the majority of the victims were civilians sheltering in their homes. The number of injured reached 1,835, with 54 hospitals mobilized to treat the wounded on Monday,…

The European Union issued a statement on Monday, warning that it would impose further sanctions on the leaders of both sides of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The EU emphasized that it “will not stand by as a witness to genocide” in the country, which has been embroiled in a bloody war since mid-April 2023. This warning came alongside an announcement by the United States, which is set to hold a four-party meeting in New York at the end of the week, coinciding with the UN General Assembly. The meeting aims to discuss the Sudanese crisis, evaluate the challenges, and…

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method that could protect Earth from the potential threat of a catastrophic asteroid impact. According to a new study, X-ray pulses could be used to deflect massive asteroids that are on a collision course with our planet, as reported by the Daily Mail. X-ray Technology to Alter Asteroid Paths The innovative technique involves using X-ray pulses to vaporize the surface of an approaching asteroid, turning it into gas. This process changes the asteroid’s trajectory, potentially diverting it away from Earth. Researchers believe this method could be key to future planetary defense missions, helping to deflect…

Spanish police announced on Monday the arrest of five individuals for scamming two “vulnerable and depressed” women out of $360,000 by impersonating American actor Brad Pitt online and on WhatsApp. According to a statement from the Spanish Civil Guard, the suspects contacted the two victims through a fan website dedicated to the actor. Over time, they convinced the women that they were in a romantic relationship with Pitt. Posing as the Hollywood star, the fraudsters eventually persuaded the women to invest in various non-existent business ventures. One woman from Andalusia was scammed out of $194,000, while another from the Basque…

An Yedioth Ahronoth report indicates that Israel is “open to easing tensions with Lebanon’s Hezbollah if the group is willing to agree to a de-escalation.” The Israeli newspaper, citing “sources familiar with Monday night’s security cabinet discussions,” suggests that it remains unclear whether Israel will move toward a full-scale war with Hezbollah. This follows a major attack against the group on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Lebanese and widespread destruction of Hezbollah’s infrastructure. According to the sources, “no new decisions were made during the meeting,” but Israel remains open to de-escalation if Hezbollah is willing to…

The suspect in the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his golf course wrote a letter months before the incident detailing his plan, according to court documents released by the prosecution on Monday. The documents surfaced after Ryan Roth appeared before a judge in South Florida, facing charges of illegal firearm possession and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Prosecutors have indicated they intend to add an additional charge of attempted assassination. Roth, 58, was arrested on September 15 while trying to flee in a car from Trump’s International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. A Secret…

A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage in Israel, showing police officers violently beating ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) protesters with batons and kicking them. The footage, taken in Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem on Monday, prompted an official response from authorities. The protesters had gathered outside a center where a conference was being held on integrating Haredi Jews into the workforce. In the video, one police officer can be heard saying, “We have approval,” before launching into a brutal assault on the demonstrators. According to Israeli news outlet Walla, “Prior to the police intervention, the protesters had smashed the center’s…

A senior U.S. State Department official said on Monday that the United States is reiterating its opposition to an Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah. The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, stated that Washington has concrete ideas to prevent a broader war between Israel and Hezbollah and is actively seeking a “way out” of the escalating tensions in the region. The official emphasized that Washington “does not believe that Israel’s escalation to force Hezbollah to de-escalate will achieve the desired outcome of reducing tensions,” expressing disagreement with Israel’s strategy. The ongoing conflict between Israel and…