Author: Steven Sahiounie

On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss ways to strengthen joint efforts between Egypt, the United States, and Qatar. The focus of the talks was to advance ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. Key Points from the Meeting In a statement, the Egyptian presidency highlighted that the discussions aimed at facilitating progress in ceasefire negotiations, the exchange of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Presidential spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy mentioned that Secretary Blinken conveyed greetings from President Biden. He also expressed appreciation for…

Lebanese Health Minister Firas Al-Abyad held a press conference on Wednesday, praising the swift response of the ministry and medical teams in treating the wounded, especially those in critical condition. Updated Casualty Numbers Al-Abyad stated, “The death toll has reached 12, including two children and several healthcare workers. There are also 300 in critical condition.” Some of the injured from the Bekaa region were transferred to Syria for further treatment. Blood banks received over 2,000 donations within just three hours after the explosion, a record event in Lebanon’s history. Hospital and Ambulance Response He added, “100 hospitals treated the injured…

Taiwan has become involved in the investigation of the pager explosions used by Hezbollah, for which Israel is being accused of orchestrating. Casualties from the Explosions On Tuesday, at least nine people were killed, and nearly 3,000 were injured when pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously. Images of the destroyed devices, analyzed by Reuters, showed designs and labels matching those manufactured by Taiwan-based company Gold Apollo. A senior Lebanese security source informed Reuters that Hezbollah had ordered 5,000 pagers from the company. The Mysterious Fourth Party While Gold Apollo denied manufacturing the devices that exploded in Lebanon, the company…

Former Polish diplomat Witold Jurasz has described a quarrel at top-level talks with UkrainePolish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky had a serious disagreement during a trilateral meeting in Kiev last week, Polish columnist Witold Jurasz has claimed. The meeting last Friday also involved Gabrielius Landsbergis, the foreign minister of Lithuania. Officials were accompanied by their aides. Jurasz, who is a former diplomat, claimed on Monday that the negotiations were marred by antagonism, based on accounts from his sources. Zelensky was the cause of the tensions, according to the column published by the news outlet Onet. He…

AS Roma announced on Wednesday the dismissal of head coach and former midfield star Daniele De Rossi due to poor performance at the start of the season. Roma failed to secure a victory in their first four Serie A matches, recording three draws and one loss. This disappointing start placed the team 16th in the league standings, just two points above the relegation zone. In an official statement, Roma said, “De Rossi has been relieved of his duties as head coach.” The club added, “This decision is made in the best interest of the team to get back on track…

The US and EU are reportedly shifting towards a negotiated settlement for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driven by recent developments on the frontlines. Le Figaro claims that Western backers are reconsidering their stance after Kiev’s military setbacks. Quiet Discussions About Peace Talks After 30 months of war, the idea of a peaceful resolution is being discussed in the US, EU, and even Ukraine. According to Le Figaro, Russian forces are steadily advancing in Donbass, making it clear to the West that retaking Crimea and Donbass is likely beyond Ukraine’s reach. US Restrictions on Ukrainian Actions The US has reportedly blocked Kiev…

On Wednesday morning, the Israeli military confirmed the deaths of four soldiers, including a medic, during clashes in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday. Six additional soldiers were wounded in the fighting. Among the fallen were three soldiers from the Givati Brigade and a female medic from the Armored Corps. According to The Times of Israel, the medic, Agam Naim, became the first female soldier to be killed during Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza. This tragic incident brings the total number of Israeli military casualties since the start of the ground operations to 348. The attack also left a senior…

The New York Times recently reported that the wireless pagers, which exploded simultaneously in the hands of Hezbollah members on Tuesday, were manufactured in Taiwan and rigged with explosives by Israel before arriving in Lebanon. These explosions injured about 2,800 people and killed at least nine. Casualties and Responsibility The explosions caused the deaths of nine people and left around 2,800 injured, including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. The blasts occurred across multiple locations in Lebanon in what has been described as an unprecedented attack. Both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for the incident, but Israel has not…

On Tuesday, Egypt expressed its full support for Lebanon, emphasizing its commitment to protecting Lebanese sovereignty from any external interference. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Communicates Support Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held phone calls with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib to discuss the situation in Lebanon following a recent cyberattack that led to the destruction of communication devices across several regions in the country. In an official statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry shared that Abdel Aty conveyed directives from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to promptly reach out to Lebanon and express Egypt’s unwavering support. Commitment…

Several international airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Israel on Tuesday, following Hezbollah’s vow to retaliate for the “Pager Bombings.” Air France Cancels Flights According to Israeli media, Air France has canceled flights between Paris and Tel Aviv for 48 hours due to heightened security concerns. Lufthansa Group Suspends Flights The Lufthansa Group also declared a suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv and Tehran. The airline stated in an official release that its flights will bypass Israeli and Iranian airspace until September 19, citing rising security threats in the region. The company added that it…