Author: Steven Sahiounie

China called for increasing support for humanitarian funding in Syria, and lifting all illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Syria. “At present, the large gaps in humanitarian funding for Syria have already affected the implementation of relief operations and early recovery projects , ” Xinhua news agency quoted Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, as saying on Thursday in a briefing to the UN Security Council on Syria: “ Geng added the Syrian government has taken positive measures to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to all regions and facilitated issuance visas for humanitarian workers. The Chinese…

The Russian foreign minister stated that the group also welcomed new dialogue partners Iran’s full-scale admission to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the signing of a memorandum of commitment by Belarus to join the SCO is scheduled for July 4 at the Council of Heads of State of the organization, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. “At the upcoming July 4 meeting of the Council of Heads of State [of the organization], Iran’s full membership will be formalized, and a memorandum of commitment by Belarus will be signed, which will also launch the procedure for its full…

The ex-US leader also believes Ukraine may be allowed to keep what it has “earned” “I think the biggest thing that the US should be doing right now is making peace – getting Russia and Ukraine together and making peace,” he said. “This is the time to do it,” he added. The ex-US leader also believes Ukraine may be allowed to keep what it has “earned.” “I think they would be entitled to keep much of what they’ve earned and I think that Russia likewise would agree to that. You need the right mediator, or negotiator, and we don’t have…

Some of the detainees may be released without any charges, the BFM repoted At least 176 people have been detained in France during nationwide riots sparked by the killing of a 17-year-old teenager by a police officer, the BFM television channel reported on Friday citing a source close to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. According to the report, some of the detainees may be released without any charges. Earlier, Darmanin wrote on Twitter that more than 100 people had been detained. “The ministry has given instructions about systematic police interference. More than 100 detentions [have already been made]. I extend my support to…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Alansi, Yemeni translator and journalist. All Yemeni people are celebrating the blessing Eid Al-Adha as all Muslims do every year. This occasion historically related to religious rituals of the prophet Ibrahim when he came back to Macca where he left his family and his son Ismail. This occasion takes along three days. In this occasion, Yemeni people go out happily for practicing wonderful customs such as wearing new and traditional costumes while children wearing new clothes with innocent smile, and shaking hands with all people and visiting all relatives and giving them Assb (money that is given…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator An immigrant in Sweden, Salwan Momika, burnt the Quran on the first day of the Muslim holiday, Eid al Adha. He first stomped on the book, kicked it, wrapped it in bacon strips which is a forbidden food under Muslim laws, and then burnt the book while standing on a stage in front of onlookers outside a Mosque in Stockholm. Momika has said previously that he believed the Muslim religion had such a negative impact that the Quran should be banned globally. The United States, Morocco, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and many Muslim countries expressed…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Middle East is entering a new era, which is has seen the US side-lined while China and Saudi Arabia take new leadership positions. Gone are the days when a Middle Eastern monarch marched to orders written in the Oval Office. Newly exerted independence and diplomacy tracks have led to paths designed to support peace and prosperity in the region. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse has interviewed Kevork Almassian, Syrian political commentator and founder of Syriana Analysis. #1. Steven Sahiounie (SS): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has taken an abrupt turn eastward.…

Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Ayman Sousan, expressed appreciation for Russia’s support to Syria in all domains, those political, military and economic. Sousan’s remarks came during a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on Tuesday, reiterating Syria’s support to Russia against the NATO’s aggression and hegemony. The two sides held talks on Syrian-Russian relations as part of the regular political consultations between the two friendly countries. Talks also dealt with latest developments on the regional and international arenas as viewpoints of the two sides were identical on the issues discussed. Vershinin, in turn, expressed his country’s continued support…

According to the Belarusian head of State, members of the contracting group have no intention of creating a provocation in Belarus ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the private military company Wagner, has landed in Belarus. “Yes, indeed, he [Prigozhin] is in Belarus today,” Lukashenko said, as quoted by the state-run Belta news agency. Lukashenko added that Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin expressed a desire to see Wagner contractors join the Belarusian armed forces. He also said that members of the contracting group have no intention of creating a…

Former US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs and taxes on Chinese goods if China fails to remove its military installations from Cuba within 48 hours of his election. Former US President Donald Trump issued Tuesday an ultimatum to China, demanding the removal of its military installations from Cuba within a two-day timeframe were he to win the election. Failure to comply, Trump said, would result in the imposition of tariffs and taxes on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods. Trump also criticized President Biden for not addressing the issue and vowed to take action upon his potential…