Author: Steven Sahiounie

Turkish Military Attaché Begins Duties in Damascus The Turkish military attaché officially began his duties in Damascus today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Turkish Embassy in Damascus announced that the Turkish military attaché in Syria, led by Lieutenant Colonel Hasan Göz, has started his new responsibilities. The embassy emphasized the continuation of “close” military cooperation between Syria and Turkey, as reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency. Last week, the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that it was preparing to send its military attaché to Syria within the coming days. The ministry highlighted its efforts to enhance Syria’s defense and security…

Egypt Proposes $53 Billion Plan to Rebuild Gaza Over 5 Years Egypt has proposed a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza over five years, ensuring that Palestinians are not displaced from the besieged enclave, according to a document reviewed by the German News Agency (DPA). The document states that clearing rubble and repairing around 60,000 partially damaged homes will take six months and cost $3 billion. Following this, the broader reconstruction process can begin. By 2030, the plan aims to construct hundreds of thousands of new homes to accommodate up to 3 million people, alongside an airport, seaport, industrial zones,…

Kuwait-Microsoft AI Partnership: A Strategic Step Forward The Kuwaiti Cabinet announced that, during its Tuesday meeting, it reviewed a visual presentation by the Minister of State for Communications, Omar Saud Al-Omar, regarding a strategic partnership agreement between the Kuwaiti government and Microsoft. According to the Cabinet’s statement, the agreement includes the establishment of several key centers, most notably a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center. The Kuwait-Microsoft AI partnership also encompasses the creation of a Cloud Computing Excellence Center. Additionally, it introduces a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping national talent with essential AI skills, preparing them for future job…

The Egyptian Plan Represents a Comprehensive Framework for Gaza Reconstruction A senior Arab official told Sky News Arabia that the plan adopted at the emergency Arab summit represents a comprehensive framework for the reconstruction and early recovery of the Gaza Strip. The official explained to Sky News Arabia that the Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction focuses on humanitarian, economic, developmental, and infrastructure aspects, steering clear of sensitive political and security issues that require detailed and in-depth discussions. He added that, as a result, “a small Arab working group is operating in parallel to address the intricate political and security dimensions,…

Denmark: Trump’s Recognition of Greenland’s Self-Determination “Significant” In a press conference held in Helsinki on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described U.S. President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment of Greenland’s right to self-determination as a “significant” development. Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in annexing Greenland as part of the United States, reiterated this stance during a speech to Congress on Tuesday. In his address, he painted a picture of prosperity and security for the “remarkable” people of the island. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has long been a point of interest in…

Turkey Summons Iranian Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Over Public Criticism Today, we summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy to the ministry’s headquarters, where we raised the claims made by Iranian officials against Turkey. Recently, we have observed that Iranian officials have been publicly expressing their criticisms of Turkey in front of the general public. We had previously prepared and sent a dossier to Iran regarding this matter. We firmly believe that issues related to foreign policy should not be exploited as tools in domestic politics. We prefer to deliver important messages that need to be conveyed to other countries…

New Arab Move Against Israel Before the International Criminal Court The Arab Parliament has taken a bold step by submitting a letter to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasizing its determination to collect the necessary evidence and documents related to crimes committed by the Israeli occupation entity against the Palestinian people. A delegation from the Arab Parliament, led by Deputy Speaker Ahmed Al-Jubouri and Nasser Abu Bakr, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament’s Palestine Committee, met with ICC Prosecutor Karim Ali Khan and his assisting legal team. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the Arab Parliament’s efforts to…

Trump Criticizes Europe’s “Hypocrisy” Over Russian Energy Supplies and Ukraine Support US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call out what he deems European “hypocrisy” regarding their reliance on Russian energy supplies while pledging support for Ukraine. In his post, Trump pointed out that European nations have spent far more on purchasing Russian energy resources than they have on aiding Ukraine, despite their publicly announced sanctions against Moscow. Trump elaborated, stating, “Europe has spent more money buying oil and gas from Russia than defending Ukraine—way more!” His remarks draw attention to a perceived inconsistency in Europe’s geopolitical stance…

Britain Supports Sending Troops to Ukraine British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK supports deploying troops to Ukraine, signaling readiness to send fighter jets to secure Ukrainian airspace. In a bold statement, Starmer emphasized Britain’s commitment to taking a leading role in supporting Ukraine amid ongoing tensions. Speaking before the UK House of Commons, Starmer declared, “Britain will play a leadership role if needed, by sending ground troops and fighter jets to Ukraine’s skies.” He stressed that American backing remains critical for the success of such operations, highlighting the importance of international cooperation. Starmer also outlined plans…

Pope Francis Health Update: Medical Condition Stable as of Last Night The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis rested well last night and remains in stable condition without the need for a ventilator. However, the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle double pneumonia and has been receiving treatment in the hospital for 18 days. Medical Update from Sunday In a medical update provided on Sunday, the Vatican stated that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation and has been free of fever. Despite these improvements, he remains under medical care due to his respiratory condition. Doctors described his status as…