Author: Steven Sahiounie

Iran has developed a ballistic missile capable of flying at hypersonic speeds, a senior military officer told journalists on Thursday. The weapon system is designed to destroy enemy anti-missile defenses and can maneuver both inside and outside of the atmosphere, indicating its relatively long range. The news came from Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He spoke to journalists on the sidelines of a commemorative event dedicated to his predecessor, Hassan Tehrani Moghadam, who is credited with launching Iran’s long-range ballistic missile program. Hajizadeh stressed that the technology to intercept…

Protestors took to the streets in Indonesia on Thursday seeking justice and a more thorough investigation into those who they feel were to blame for the Kanjurahan soccer stadium tragedy that killed 135 people last month. The incident occurred after a domestic league match when Arema FC were defeated by bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in a home game for the first time in over 20 years. Due to a history of violence between the two teams, only Arema fans were allowed attend the tie. The crush began when spectators panicked and attempted to evade tear gas administered by police Meanwhile,…

China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday held a send-off in Beijing for the production team set to cover the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Speaking at the event, CMG President Shen Haixiong said the team should aim to produce an exquisite series of shows with cutting-edge technology across all platforms, including digital channels, to achieve media integration.It is imperative that CMG, as a leading broadcaster, presents refined coverage with professional knowledge, high quality and originality of this major international sporting event, he said.Scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, all 64 of the 2022 World Cup…

COP27 is well underway at Sharm El Sheikh and the warning signs have been laid out in stark terms. The year 2022 has seen extreme weather fluctuations. Floods in Asia and massive droughts and wildfires around the world are just a few of the effects already being seen. One of the key themes at the conference is investment and financing of green initiatives. The role of the private sector in reducing carbon emissions is also seen as crucial in global attempts to reach net zero. The private sector is estimated to have helped reduce carbon emissions by 18 million tonnes…

Iran’s Greco-Roman team have claimed two gold and a bronze medal in the first 5-weight categories of the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in Spain. Pouya Daadmarz got the breakthrough gold in the 55kg class. He was too hot to handle for his Azeri opponent, and coasted to the top spot on the podium with a 5-1 triumph. Iman Mohammadi was Iran’s second gold winner. He had four step-outs in the bag, before performing two takedowns on his Georgian opponent, to win the 63kg final bout by technical fall. And Ali-Akbar Yousefi capped off the night for Team Melli, with a…

The works of renowned Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali have been published in Italy for the first time. Cartoons often have the power, by drawing attention quickly and getting straight to the point, to uncover deceit and deliver uncomfortable, shocking messages. In a span of over twenty-five years since the early 60s, late Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali produced over 40,000 drawings and several books of cartoons raising awareness on the Palestinian plight at the hands of Israeli settlers and harshly criticizing Arab regimes and the US’ imperialistic policies. Today, a book containing tens of cartoons by al-Ali has been published for…

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has hailed the recent successful launch of Qaem 100 satellite carrier by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Aerospace Force, describing it as a symbol of the country’s national power. Nasser Kan’ani made the remark in a Monday tweet, just two days following the launch of the IRGC’s three-stage solid fuel suborbital carrier. Qaem 100, the first of its kind manufactured by Iranian scientists, is capable of putting satellites weighing up to 80 kilograms into orbit 500 kilometers from the earth’s surface. The launch vehicle’s solid-fueled first-stage engine, which had been subjected to ground tests early this year,…

Lebanon’s House Speaker Nabih Berri said Monday that Lebanon can no longer bear the consequences of leaving the presidency vacant for long periods, the National News Agency reported. “Lebanon cannot bear longer periods of presidential vacancy, and the Lebanese cannot endure further deterioration,” Berri said during his meeting with a delegation from the Lebanese Press Syndicate. “The accumulation of crises which drove 80 percent of the Lebanese people under the poverty line, and the necessity to have a dialogue with the International Monetary Fund should all lead to accelerating the election of a new president for the republic,” Berri said.…

HACKENSACK, N.J. — CBS2 got a behind-the-scenes look Tuesday at one of the largest hospital expansion projects in New Jersey history. It transformed Hackensack University Medical Center into what they call the smartest hospital in the Garden State, Vanessa Murdock reported. Walking into the new Helena Theurer Pavilion might feel like walking into the lobby of a fancy hotel, but it is no hotel. It’s a hospital, a SMART one. “In every sense of the word,” said Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “For its technological abilities and because hospital in the nation built during COVID era.” Lessons learned from…

Following his appointment as commander of all Russian forces in Ukraine last month, General Sergei Surovikin stated that the situation in the zone of Russia’s special military operation is tense, as Ukrainian forces keep making attempts to attack Russian positions. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has agreed to the suggestion of Sergei Surovikin, the Russian Army general appointed commander of all Russian forces in Ukraine, to withdraw troops from parts of Russia’s Kherson region to the left bank of the Dnepr River. The decision was made as Surovikin delivered a report to Shoigu on the course of the special military…