Author: Steven Sahiounie

Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has implemented a cabinet reshuffle, replacing Foreign Minister Hussein Awad with Ambassador Yusuf Ali, formerly the ministry’s undersecretary. Additionally, Khalid Al-Esaeir has been appointed as Minister of Information, succeeding Graham Abdel Qader. According to a press release from Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, al-Burhan approved decisions made by the transitional cabinet, including the reassignment of Foreign Minister Awad and the new appointment of Ambassador Ali Yusuf Ahmed Sharif. Ali Yusuf, the new foreign minister, held multiple roles in Sudan’s foreign ministry prior to his retirement. He also led the Sudan-China Friendship Associations and worked within the…

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to retaliate against a recent Israeli attack on military facilities in Tehran and two other provinces. Ismail Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that Tehran will “use all available resources” to respond with “full force” to Israel’s assault. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Baqaei emphasized Iran’s stance on national sovereignty, asserting, “Defending national sovereignty and territorial unity is a core principle, and we have demonstrated this in action.” He added that Iran’s responses to “Zionist entity aggressions” are well-defined and that the nation will deploy its material and spiritual capabilities to retaliate against…

The U.S. presidential race between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump is tightening, as Harris announced she cast her vote by mail and campaigns in Michigan to secure key votes. Today, she’s attending a rally in East Lansing, Michigan, aiming to engage Arab American voters who have shown hesitancy in supporting Democratic candidates due to ongoing conflicts in Gaza. This Michigan rally follows Trump’s recent visit to the state, where he claimed unprecedented support from the state’s Muslim voters. Harris, meanwhile, emphasized her commitment to unity, urging voters to prioritize justice and democracy in her Michigan speech.…

Two members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a brigadier general, were killed in a helicopter crash in southeastern Iran, official media reported on Monday. The Iranian news agency IRNA stated that a lightweight gyrocopter, part of the IRGC ground forces, went down during a combat operation in the Sirkan border region of Sistan and Baluchestan province, an area near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The deceased were identified as Brigadier General Hamid Mazandarani, commander of the Neynava Brigade in Golestan province, and pilot Hamid Jandoghi, a member of the IRGC ground forces. Since October 26, Iranian…

Israeli settlers burned approximately 20 cars during an early morning attack on Al-Bireh and Deir Dibwan, two areas in the occupied West Bank, on Monday. According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), several settlers entered the industrial zone in Al-Bireh, setting vehicles ablaze before retreating. Local reports indicate that some of the vehicles belonged to Palestinian Authority officials, while others were linked to a Jordanian medical delegation. WAFA added that fire engines arrived promptly to extinguish the flames consuming the 20 vehicles. The settlers reportedly fired shots into the air and at emergency response vehicles as firefighters approached, before fleeing…

The country would have stayed intact if it had stuck to the deals it signed, the Russian FM has stressed The more agreements with Russia and other parties the Ukrainian government violates, the less territory will remain under Kiev’s control, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. During his speech at the 16th Assembly of the Russian World in Moscow on Saturday, Lavrov reiterated the country’s readiness to search for a diplomatic solution to the conflict with Kiev. According to Moscow, an integral part of the political settlement should be “protecting the rights and freedoms, as well as the legal…

If Republican Donald Trump secures a second term in the White House, his return to Washington would feature notably different alliances compared to his exit in January 2021, reports USA Today. By the end of his first term, Trump’s standing among Republican lawmakers was strained. The January 6, 2021 Capitol riots led to widespread condemnation, including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who stated that Trump was “practically and morally responsible” for the events. Nearly four years later, Trump, now 78, has regained influence, polling neck-and-neck with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, solidifying his sway in the Republican Party and his…

An investigative report from the Associated Press reveals that Israel has intentionally targeted hospitals in Gaza, with no concrete evidence to support claims of military activity within these facilities. The attacks have led to severe destruction, numerous casualties, and widespread fear among medical staff and patients. The report, based on months of investigation, includes testimonies and firsthand accounts from patients, witnesses, medical workers, and humanitarian officials. Key hospitals mentioned include Al-Awda, the Indonesian Hospital, and Kamal Adwan. The findings contradict Israel’s justification that Hamas uses these hospitals as command and control centers for planning attacks, a claim for which no…

The countries signed a strategic partnership treaty in June that guarantees mutual military support North Korea will support Russia in the Ukraine conflict for as long as it takes, Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has said, adding that Pyongyang has no doubts that Moscow will emerge victorious. Speaking at a meeting with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Friday, Choe noted that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “gave us an order to firmly and powerfully support and assist the Russian army and the Russian people in their holy war.” According to the minister, North Korea has no doubt that…

The Pentagon will also deploy other assets to the region to compensate for the scheduled departure of its carrier strike group The US military is set to deploy additional forces to the Middle East, including a number of nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bombers, the Pentagon has announced. The deployment was reportedly ordered by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to compensate for the scheduled departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the region, Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has said in a statement. Apart from “several” B-52H bombers, the assets include “additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadron and…