Author: Steven Sahiounie

UAE’s Al Ain, the reigning Asian champions, secured a decisive 6-2 victory over Auckland City, the champions of Oceania, on Sunday. This win sets up a highly anticipated clash with Egypt’s Al Ahly, the African champions, in the second round of the Intercontinental Football Cup. The match took place at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the Africa-Asia-Oceania knockout stage of the new Intercontinental Cup, organized by FIFA. Al Ain took an early lead with a header from defender Fabio Cardoso in the 7th minute. Sekou Baba quickly added the second goal in the 13th minute. Auckland City’s Gerson Lagos reduced…

A roadside explosion targeting a convoy of foreign diplomats in northwest Pakistan resulted in the death of a police officer, according to Pakistani authorities on Sunday. Zahidullah Khan, a police officer from the Swat district, confirmed that the diplomats were visiting the region at the invitation of the local Chamber of Commerce to promote it as a potential tourist destination, reported by Reuters. Khan stated, “A roadside bomb struck the security personnel leading the convoy.” Four other police officers were injured in the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which has been condemned by Pakistani President Asif…

Manchester City secured a late 2-2 draw against Arsenal in a thrilling Premier League match on Sunday, part of the league’s fifth-week fixtures. At the Etihad Stadium, Erling Haaland put the home side ahead with a goal in the 9th minute. Arsenal quickly responded with an equalizer from Ricardo Calafiore in the 22nd minute. Just before halftime, Gabriel Magalhães gave Arsenal the lead with a goal in the 45th minute. However, John Stones snatched a last-minute equalizer for Manchester City in the 97th minute, securing a dramatic point for the home side. With this result, Manchester City remains at the…

Russia does not want an atomic war and never has, the foreign minister emphasizedRussia has no wish to start a nuclear war and considers it “inappropriate” that its warnings of an escalation in the Ukraine conflict are being portrayed as an intention to use atomic weapons, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Fears of an escalation between Russia and NATO have been intensifying in recent weeks, as Western states have stepped up discussions about allowing Ukraine to conduct missile strikes deep in Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month warned that such permission would be taken as the West’s direct involvement in…

A video showing officers detaining a small boy during a protest in Berlin has sparked outrage onlineA video showing German police chasing and detaining a child at a pro-Palestine protest in Berlin has gone viral online, with netizens on multiple platforms expressing outrage over law enforcement targeting a minor. The clip posted online on Sunday shows a boy who looks to be around ten years old and is carrying a Palestinian flag, running from a group of around half a dozen armed officers. They eventually catch him and lead him off to a police van. The child is seen screaming…

According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to unveil proposed rules banning Chinese and Russian software and devices used in connected vehicles. In recent months, the department has consulted industry experts to address security concerns raised by the new generation of smart cars. The proposed regulations will focus on prohibiting the use and testing of Chinese and Russian technologies in autonomous driving systems and vehicle communications. While the ban primarily targets software, it will also encompass some hardware components. The Biden administration is particularly focused on preventing China or Russia from infiltrating vehicles or…

Gulf stock markets closed with mixed results on Sunday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region. However, the Saudi index continued to gain, driven by speculation that U.S. interest rate cuts will persist. The Qatari index dropped by 0.2%, with Qatar National Bank shares declining 0.8% and Industries Qatar falling 0.5%. In contrast, the Saudi index rose by 0.4%, supported by a 1% increase in Al-Tayseer Group shares. The U.S. Federal Reserve recently reduced interest rates by 50 basis points and hinted at another half-point cut by the end of the year, followed by a full-point reduction in 2025 and…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator US Vice President Kamala Harris was born to support Palestine. Her parents were both born under British colonial occupation which denied the original population their civil and human rights, like the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Her ancestry may have instilled in her the love of freedom, independence, and social justice. Being raised by two activists committed to equal rights and social justice, Kamala Harris would have heard her parents’ opinions and been shaped by them. Kamala Harris is the most uniquely qualified person who may choose to champion the Palestinian call for the end…

The rapid development of the UAE, driven by its leadership’s ambitions and the creativity of its people, has created a fertile ground for innovators from the region and the world. This transformation turns dreams into reality, reflected in the UAE’s global media campaign, “Invest in the UAE.” This initiative, targeting global cities like Cannes, Munich, Paris, London, Zurich, Geneva, and New York, aims to attract entrepreneurs with promising ideas to invest in the UAE and bring their concepts to life. “Invest in the UAE” Campaign and Platform The campaign also launched the platform “Invest.ae,” offering vital information for entrepreneurs. With…

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has highlighted the “tough balancing act” central banks face as they begin to lower interest rates globally amid easing inflation pressures. Both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) have cut interest rates this year. Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered its main lending rate by half a percentage point to boost demand, while the ECB had already begun reducing its key rate earlier this year. However, Georgieva warned that central banks must proceed cautiously. Speaking alongside ECB President Christine Lagarde at an event in Washington, she said, “While…