Author: Steven Sahiounie

US Secretary of State Calls on Zelensky to Apologize for “Wasting Time” On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to apologize following a heated verbal clash with President Donald Trump at the White House. The incident has intensified scrutiny on Ukraine’s diplomatic stance amid ongoing tensions. Rubio’s Call for a Zelensky Apology Speaking to CNN, Rubio insisted that Zelensky “should apologize for wasting our time on a meeting destined to end this way.” He criticized the Ukrainian leader’s actions, saying, “We’ve outlined our plan clearly—bring the Russians to the negotiating table. But over the…

Was Zelensky Kicked Out of the White House? CNN Responds Following a fiery verbal clash with US President Donald Trump, reports emerged claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was “kicked out of the White House” on Friday. The incident, which unfolded in the Oval Office, has sparked widespread speculation about the future of Washington-Kyiv relations. According to CNN, the confrontation involved Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, who reportedly berated Zelensky before he left the White House with a grim expression. This dramatic event marks a rare moment in U.S. diplomacy, as never before has an American president so publicly attacked…

PKK Responds to Öcalan’s Call and Announces Ceasefire On Saturday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire with Turkey, responding to a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan. The PKK stated that it “will comply with the call of its jailed leader to achieve peace and declare a ceasefire starting Saturday.” The group expressed hope that Ankara would release Öcalan—who has been held in near-total isolation since 1999—to allow him to lead the disarmament process. The PKK emphasized the need for political and democratic conditions to ensure the success of this initiative. On Thursday, Öcalan issued a call…

Bilal Erdoğan Visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Local media revealed that Bilal Erdoğan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday, accompanied by the Governor of Damascus. Reports highlighted that the visit included the tomb of the Muslim commander of Turkish origin, Saladin (Salahuddin Ayyubi), located in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The visit is part of an official tour aimed at reviving historical memory and strengthening cultural ties between Ankara and the region. Bilal Erdoğan was joined by a Turkish delegation, including Mustafa Varank, a former minister, and several other officials. Notably, the…

Liverpool Captain Comments on Fans’ Celebrations and Calls for Calm Dutch star Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool, has cautioned his teammates against any slip-ups, dismissing suggestions that the team has already secured the English Premier League title. Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, combined with Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, has widened the gap at the top of the table to 13 points. This result brings the Reds tantalizingly close to reclaiming the Premier League crown, a title they last won five years ago. Speaking about the fans’ premature celebrations, Van Dijk said, “They can sing whatever they…

Israeli Chief of Staff Comments on Army Investigation into October 7 Defeat: “We Failed, and I Bear Responsibility” Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced that Israel made mistakes on October 7, taking personal responsibility for the failure. Halevi stated, “We have no issue admitting that we failed on October 7, and I bear the responsibility.” He further elaborated, “My responsibility is my own. I was the army commander on October 7, and I have my duties. In everything I do, I see a part of me that erred.” According to Halevi, “Since October 7, I’ve made it a point…

Russian Federation Council Speaker Delivers Putin’s Verbal Message to Erdogan Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Russian Federation Council, conveyed a verbal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting, according to a statement from the council’s press office. The statement noted, “The meeting took place in Istanbul during the official visit of a Federation Council delegation to Turkey.” It further elaborated, “The Speaker of the Federation Council delivered a verbal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Turkish President concerning issues of bilateral relations and the current international agenda.” Matviyenko, leading a…

Egypt Supports Syria’s Unity and Sovereignty On Thursday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. According to the ministry, “Abdel Aaty and Lavrov exchanged views on the developments in the Gaza Strip and reviewed ongoing preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, which Cairo will host on March 4th.” The call highlighted Egypt’s active role in addressing regional challenges and fostering diplomatic dialogue. The ministry further noted that Abdel Aaty briefed Lavrov on Egypt’s efforts to ensure the stabilization and…

Aoun: Lebanon Deserves a Period of Political and Security “Recovery” On Thursday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that the constitution and his oath of office serve as a roadmap for rebuilding Lebanon. Meeting with Dignitaries at Baabda Palace President Aoun welcomed Ammar Houry, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Waqf Al-Birr wal Ihsan and the Arab University of Beirut, along with a delegation, at the Baabda Presidential Palace. This was announced in a statement from the presidency. Lebanon’s Need for Stability Aoun stated, “Lebanon has grown weary of others’ wars fought on its soil and the internal strife…

Öcalan Calls for the Dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) On Thursday, Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), called on his group to lay down their weapons and dissolve, according to a message read by a pro-Kurdish party in Turkey. Öcalan was quoted as saying, “Hold your congress and make a decision. All groups must lay down their arms, and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party must dissolve itself.” The statement was revealed during a conference held by Turkey’s Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party, where Öcalan emphasized that he bears the historical responsibility for this call.…