Author: Steven Sahiounie

The director of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Sunday that the talks with the IAEA’s Director General are to create opportunities to develop cooperation within the context of the IAEA’s regulations. The AEOI Chief declared in a joint press conference with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi that the latter visited Tehran at the invitation of the IAEA and that “good, constructive” talks were held with him. He added that all issues between the two agencies are of a technical nature, and that “there is no room for politics” in their relations. Eslami also said that Iran…

According to Kurdistan’s security force, at least 3 missiles were fired near Erbil International Airport. Reliable sources told Al Mayadeen that “what was targeted yesterday north of Erbil airport is a Mossad headquarters.” Furthermore, the sources added that “the targeted headquarters is a spy den of the Mossad, and it was hit with Katyusha rockets.” Al Mayadeen’s reporter revealed preliminary information about an attack at an American base hosting US forces within the airport.  According to airport director Ahmed Hoshyar, the Anti-Terrorism Unit in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region announced in a statement that an attack was carried out by armed drones, and no damage…

Kabul airport’s manager declared on Sunday that flights to and from the capital have increased, with some flights transporting humanitarian aid to the country. He also announced and that a number of international flights have been resumed. Moreover, he said that technical teams from Qatar and Turkey have provided aid to Kabul and that domestic flights are back on track, with the government-owned Ariana being the first to resume business since the US withdrawal. Senior Taliban official Mawlawi Abdul Ghaffar Agha had said that the Movement achieved its goal after 20 years, stressing that it aims at satisfying the people…

The Lebanese army arrested a member of the al-Nusra Front in the town of Majdal Anjar, central Bekaa, who had participated in the kidnapping of the Maaloula nuns in Syria in 2013. توقيف سوري في مجدل عنجر تابع ­لتنظيم فتح الشام الإرهابي#الجيش_اللبناني #LebaneseArmyhttps://t.co/ajz7dq8bYO pic.twitter.com/cdwY0JlfXY— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) September 12, 2021 The Army indicated that the detainee, nicknamed Abu Inad, partook, alongside his group, in several battles in the al-Qalamoun outskirts and in the Battle of Arsal in August 2014. The Army announced seizing books of the aforementioned organization, binoculars, 4 cell phones, 3 cameras, and a khaki military uniform were seized from the…

Lukashenko announced that Belarus is negotiating the purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense systems, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin has disclosed information to him during their talks in Moscow this week on the more modern S-500 systems, which can use ballistic missiles. This week, Russia and Belarus are holding massive joint military exercises, over 9 regions in Belarus, western Russia, and the Baltic Sea. NATO officials have warned that the exercises, which coincide with a massive Russian military mobilization on Ukraine’s border earlier this year, increase the risk of accidents or miscalculations that could ignite a crisis. It is worth…

Israeli media reported that prisoner Zakaria al-Zubaidi was transferred to Rambam Hospital for treatment. The defense lawyer for the arrested prisoners said in an interview for Al Mayadeen that “the transfer of the prisoner Al-Zubaidi for treatment came after he was severely beaten, which led to a fracture under his left eye.” Yesterday, the Central Occupation Court decided to extend the detention of the four prisoners until next Sunday, preventing them from meeting with their defense lawyer. Six prisoners from Gilboa Prison, one of the most fortified Israeli prisons, were able to break out of prison last Monday.  Israeli media had reported that…

He slings webs, climbs buildings, and beats Superman! Yes folks, we are talking about Spider-man, the most popular and beloved Marvel Comics character whose first appearance was sold for $3.6 million at the Heritage Auctions, breaking the record previously set by the Man of Steel’s debut in Action Comics #1 which went for $3.25 million back in April. Peter Parker and his alter-ego Spider-man were first featured in the 1962 comic Amazing Fantasy #15, of which a “pristine” copy was sold, before receiving his own self-titled series “Amazing Spider-Man #1.” Only four copies of the book in mint conditions exist. Sold for…

Tech giants have made billions in profit through contracts with the US military and other government agencies during the so-called “War on Terror,” according to a report released on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The report “Big Tech Sells War,” published last Thursday by 3 American campaigning groups, documented the stipulation of a huge number of government contracts with Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter since 2004. The report said tech companies’ contracts were “primarily with agencies central to the War on Terror.” The report added that “From 2004 to today, Big Tech corporations have…

After a long battle in court, Apple and Fortnite parent company Epic Games, finally receive a conclusive ruling. A federal judge released a 185-page ruling on Friday which details the outcomes, mainly that Apple needs to open up its app stores and allow people to use different payment methods besides Apple’s own processor. This of course does not force Apple to lower its commission rate of 30% on app purchases, which was the main crux of the issue: Previously “the Apple tax” was defied by Epic as it allowed users to bypass Apple’s app store policy and directly make in-app…

Informed diplomats announced on Saturday that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will travel to Tehran this week for talks that may “ease a standoff between Iran and the West” to prevent the failure of the negotiations designed to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Three diplomats closely following up the Agency’s activities said that Grossi’s visit was confirmed and will take place before next week’s meeting of the Agency’s Board of Governors, which comprises 35 nations. Two of these diplomats said Grossi will arrive early on Sunday and meet the new head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami. Several…