Author: Steven Sahiounie

The “deep state” is the real source of power in Washington, the Russian foreign minister has saidRussian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The outcome of the election doesn’t matter, Lavrov added, because Washington is controlled by the “deep state.” Speaking to reporters in Vladivostok earlier this month, Putin claimed that while he previously favored US President Joe Biden, he would root for Harris since Biden endorsed her after suspending his campaign in July. Harris “laughs so infectiously” that it suggests “everything is going well for her,” he added. Putin’s ‘endorsement’ immediately…

Among the continent’s top-50 lenders, every fifth card came from Sber as of last yearRussian state-run lender Sber (formerly Sberbank) is the largest issuer of bank cards among European financial institutions, its press service announced on Friday. It cited data from the latest Nilson Report, a US-based analytical firm specializing in the card and mobile payment industry. The report shows that as of the end of 2023, Sber led by a huge margin, both in the number of bank cards in circulation and the volume of POS transactions on the continent. Out of 920 million cards issued by the top-50…

A dry cargo carrier delivering missiles and ammunition to Kiev was struck, the Defense Ministry has claimedThe Russian military has hit a ship that was transporting Western-made munitions to Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. It added that it has conducted another series of strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry claimed that Russian warplanes, drones, missiles, and artillery forces destroyed two Ukrainian ammo depots and “struck a dry-cargo carrier with missiles and ammunition, provided to the Kiev regime by Western countries.” Officials did not say how badly the ship was damaged or where…

Authorities in Gaza have accused the IDF of committing a “horrific massacre” at the al-Falah schoolAt least 21 people, including 13 children, have been confirmed killed by an Israeli drone strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, the enclave’s government has said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims that Hamas was operating a command center in the building. The strike took place at the al-Falah school in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on Saturday morning. Six women and a three-month-old baby were also among the victims, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. At least 30 people were…

The recent detonation of communication devices that left thousands injured could be the start of a military escalation On September 17, a series of explosions rocked Lebanon, as pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah for communication were detonated. The blasts occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah, as well as other parts of the country and Syria. According to Reuters, the explosions lasted for more than half an hour, claiming at least 12 lives, including the ten-year-old daughter of a Hezbollah member. Thousands were injured, including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. The next day, Lebanon witnessed another wave of…

G42, a UAE-based leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to boost climate technology by focusing on developing AI-powered solutions aimed at significantly improving weather forecasting on a global scale. The collaboration builds upon the NVIDIA Earth-2 platform, an open-source initiative designed to accelerate the process of climate and weather prediction using high-resolution AI-enhanced simulations. This platform aims to revolutionize how weather data is analyzed and forecasted worldwide. In the first phase of their partnership, G42 and NVIDIA will develop a kilometer-scale weather prediction model. This model is designed to enhance the accuracy…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a stark warning that approximately 282 million people globally are at risk of facing acute hunger due to the negative impacts of the La Niña climate phenomenon. La Niña is a recurring event characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Pacific, leading to extreme weather events like droughts, floods, hurricanes, and heavy rainfall. Escalating Hunger Crisis Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Dominique Burgeon, head of FAO’s Geneva office, noted that the number of people affected is likely to rise. According to the Climate Prediction Center’s probabilistic forecast released in…

A recent report by Reuters has unveiled compelling information about Krisztina Barsone Arszidiakono, the Hungarian woman whose name has been tied to the “pager” explosions in Lebanon, targeting members of the Lebanese group Hezbollah. Who Is Krisztina Barsone Arszidiakono? According to the report, Krisztina is 49 years old, holding both Italian and Hungarian citizenships. She is fluent in seven languages and holds a PhD in particle physics. Krisztina’s Budapest apartment is reportedly filled with paintings she created, reflecting her artistic side. Her career also includes humanitarian work that took her across Africa and Europe. The Pager Explosions Connection Krisztina was…

Authorities in the Tata region of southeastern Morocco reported that an exceptional flood on Friday night caused a bus to be swept away, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and 14 others reported missing. The local authorities confirmed that the incident, caused by severe flooding, left two people dead and 14 others unaccounted for. Fortunately, 13 passengers were rescued from the floodwaters. In addition to the tragic loss of life, another woman has been reported missing due to the flash floods, according to the same source. Record Water Levels in Rivers The unprecedented rainfall led to significant rises in…

Comprehensive Evaluation of Sports Federations On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called for a complete evaluation of sports federations that participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics. He instructed a detailed review to improve the sports system, ensuring transparency and accountability. Removing Obstacles for Athletes President Sisi emphasized removing challenges faced by athletes and various sports teams. His goal is to help athletes perform at their best, representing Egypt honorably on the global stage. Immediate Financial Review Based on a report from the Minister of Youth and Sports, President Sisi ordered a legal review of how funds were spent by…