Author: Steven Sahiounie

Former U.S. Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta has condemned Israel’s recent wireless communications attack in Lebanon, describing it as “a form of terrorism.” Panetta’s Statement on CBS In an interview with CBS News, Panetta stated, “Mark my words. This is the battlefield of the future,” referring to Israel’s alleged attacks on wireless communication devices. He highlighted the growing threat of embedding explosives in modern technological devices, which could turn them into tools of “terrorist warfare.” He added, “There is no doubt in my mind that this is a form of terrorism.” Concerns Over Escalation Panetta expressed his concerns…

FC Barcelona has been dealt a significant setback with the news of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen’s serious injury, which will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Ter Stegen’s Injury and Surgery Barcelona confirmed that Ter Stegen will be out for an extended period due to a complete tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, requiring surgery. The club stated, “Medical tests confirmed that first-team goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee. He will undergo surgery on Monday afternoon, and an update will be provided after…

The Venezuelan leader has pointed to recent pager blasts in Lebanon, while urging caution for the upcoming festive periodVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned members of his government against accepting electronic devices as Christmas presents. Maduro’s comments at a meeting on Venezuelan culture in Caracas on Friday followed a series of deadly explosions involving communications equipment in Lebanon last week. ”Do not accept electronic gifts… be careful with telephones, cellphones, be careful everyone,” the president said during a speech broadcast on national television. “You’ve seen what happened in Lebanon, everyone should be on alert,” he added. Artisanal handicrafts, books and traditional Venezuelan…

The bloc should disregard Russia’s potential response to proposed long-range strikes using Western weapons, Denmark’s PM saysDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has claimed that NATO should take a no-holds-barred policy towards the Ukraine conflict and allow Kiev fire long range missiles deep into Russia. Public discussion on how far NATO countries should go to defeat Russia only plays into Moscow’s hands, she argued. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is set to meet US President Joe Biden this week to present his “victory plan.” Kiev is lobbying Washington to permit long-range strikes using donated Western weapons, deep inside Russia, a move that Russian President Vladimir…

The latest launch of ‘trash balloons’ by Pyongyang led to flight suspensions at Seoul’s main international airportSouth Korea’s military has vowed a “stern” response if North Korea “crosses the line” with its campaign of sending trash-filled balloons onto its neighbor’s territory, local media reported on Monday. The two countries have been deploying inflatables as part of their long-running confrontation. The warning on Monday came after a barrage launched by Pyongyang between Sunday evening and early Monday morning led to flight suspensions at South Korea’s main international airport, according to NK News. The spokesperson for Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Col. Lee Sung-jun, said…

An Iskander missile has been used to destroy a HIMARS system in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, the report said Russian forces have obliterated a US-made HIMARS launcher as well as its crew in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Moscow’s Defense Ministry has claimed The strike took place overnight in a rural area, according to purported footage of the engagement released by the ministry on Sunday. It showed several vehicles driving down a road and stopping next to a large building, which was then wiped out by a powerful explosion. The ministry said the site was hit by an Iskander missile, which “left only a crater” in…

The challenges of the Ukraine crisis are likely to become “deeper and harsher” in the coming years, David Lammy has warnedThe fighting between Russia and Ukraine is likely to rage on for at least another two years, the UK foreign secretary has predicted. David Lammy gave a speech at a conference of the governing Labour Party in Liverpool on Sunday, stressing Britain’s commitment to supporting Kiev. He noted that the government has committed to providing Ukraine with £3 billion ($3.99 billion) in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.” On the same day, the foreign secretary attended an event…

China criticized a possible U.S. ban on cars using Chinese and Russian technology on Monday, calling it “discriminatory.” The potential ban, reported by the media, has not yet been confirmed by Washington, and is said to be tied to national security concerns. China’s Response to Potential U.S. Ban Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, responding to questions on the matter, said, “China opposes the U.S. expansion of national security concepts and the discriminatory measures taken against Chinese companies and products.” This possible ban, first reported by Bloomberg and other U.S. media outlets, would further tighten the U.S. administration’s approach toward…

The euro dropped sharply against the U.S. dollar on Monday, following business activity data that painted a grim picture of the Eurozone economy. This has fueled speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) might cut interest rates again later this year. Euro Declines Against the Dollar The euro fell by 0.6% to $1.1096, marking its largest one-day drop in over three months. The currency has been moving away from its 13-month high, which it reached in late August, due to expectations of a faster monetary easing in the U.S. Business Activity Slows in the Eurozone A survey conducted by S&P…

On Monday, Israeli forces used phone calls to warn residents in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon to evacuate their locations, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). These calls reached both landlines and mobile phones. Israeli Warnings to Lebanese Civilians This occurred after the Israeli military urged civilians in villages near Hezbollah-operated buildings or areas storing weapons to leave immediately. They emphasized this was for the residents’ safety. The NNA reported that many people in Beirut and other areas received evacuation messages via landlines. These messages, coming from Israeli sources, asked citizens to evacuate quickly. The agency described this…