Author: Steven Sahiounie

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…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported late Monday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon had risen to 492, with 1,645 injured since the attacks began that morning. According to Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center, the casualties include 35 children and 58 women. The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah weapons depots, claiming that the group stores cruise missiles, rocket launchers, and drones in civilian homes. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also announced plans to expand their airstrikes on alleged Hezbollah weapons sites in southern and eastern Lebanon. In addition, Israeli air raids were extended to Lebanon’s…

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell warned that the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is nearing the brink of a full-scale war. Speaking to reporters in New York, Borrell stated, “If this situation isn’t war, I don’t know what you’d call it.” The European foreign policy official expressed concern that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah “threatens to engulf the entire Middle East in a full-blown war.” He added, “We are still working to de-escalate the situation in Lebanon, but our worst fears are on the verge of becoming reality.” On Monday, Israel launched heavy attacks…

Japan has issued a tsunami warning for two islands following an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean near Torishima Island. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9. Authorities have warned that a potential tsunami could reach heights of up to one meter in the Izu and Ogasawara islands. Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday near the Izu Islands, registered a magnitude of 5.7. Despite the tremor, several residents of these islands told NHK, Japan’s national television network, that they did not feel the earthquake. Japan is located…