Author: Steven Sahiounie

Turkish and British Officials Discuss Syria’s Future in Ankara Talks A Turkish Foreign Ministry source revealed that officials from Turkey and Britain will address Syria’s future during a meeting in Ankara on Monday. The talks will cover security, sanctions, and economic development amid shifting regional dynamics. Turkey, a NATO member, has been a key supporter of the Syrian opposition against Bashar al-Assad for years. Following Assad’s ousting last year, Turkey has forged close ties with Syria’s new administration in Damascus, pledging support for reconstruction and offering to train and equip its security forces. Meanwhile, Britain announced last month that it…

Trump Announces Creation of Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the signing of an executive decree to establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve in the country. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump revealed that the new reserve will include digital currencies such as ADA, SOL, and XRP. He stated, “The United States’ strategic cryptocurrency reserve will elevate a key industry after years of corruption under the Biden administration. That’s why my executive order on digital assets directs the Presidential Task Force to create a strategic crypto reserve featuring XRP, SOL, and ADA.” Trump…

Algerian President Decides Not to Attend Arab Summit Due to Lack of Coordination The Algerian Press Service (APS) reported that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has decided not to participate in the emergency Arab Summit scheduled for March 4 in Egypt, which aims to address developments in the Palestinian issue. According to a source cited by APS, “The President has tasked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, with representing Algeria at the summit.” The decision stems from “shortcomings and flaws” in the summit’s preparatory process, which was monopolized by a small, exclusive group of Arab…

Barcelona Crush Real Sociedad with a 4-0 Victory Barcelona delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday in the 26th round of the Spanish La Liga football season, held at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The Catalan side capitalized on their opponents’ early setback to secure a resounding victory. Real Sociedad suffered a blow just 17 minutes into the match when defender Aritz Elustondo was sent off, leaving his team with 10 players. Barcelona quickly seized the advantage, scoring four unanswered goals through Spanish duo Gerard Martin and Marc Casado, Uruguayan Ronald Araujo, and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski…

Egypt Launches Sharp Attack on Israel Over Gaza Aid Blockade Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to halt humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and close border crossings used for relief efforts. In a statement from its Foreign Ministry, Egypt labeled these actions a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire agreement, international humanitarian law, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and all religious principles. The Egyptian government emphasized that there is no justification—logical, circumstantial, or otherwise—for using starvation and siege as weapons against innocent civilians, especially during Ramadan, to target the Palestinian people. Egypt urged the international community to take responsibility for halting…

Rubio Speeds Up Delivery of US Military Aid to Israel U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that he signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military aid to Israel. In a statement, Rubio said, “I have signed a declaration (…) to accelerate the delivery of nearly $4 billion in military aid to Israel,” referencing the lifting of a partial weapons ban previously imposed by former President Joe Biden. Rubio’s move signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, which assumed power on January 20. Rubio further noted that the…

Elon Musk Endorses US Withdrawal from NATO and the United Nations American billionaire Elon Musk, who currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency, has publicly endorsed calls for the United States to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations (UN). Musk expressed his stance on Saturday via the social media platform X, responding with a simple “I agree” to a post stating, “It’s time to leave NATO and the UN.” Musk’s support aligns with a rising chorus of voices within the Republican Party Including influential lawmakers advocating for a reevaluation of America’s commitment to NATO.…

Completing the drafting of the Gaza reconstruction plan… and starving the sector is not permitted. Egypt announced on Sunday the completion of a comprehensive Gaza reconstruction plan, firmly rejecting the use of starvation as a weapon in the region. During a joint press conference with the European Union Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, Dubravka Šuica, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated, “We have finalized the drafting of the Gaza reconstruction plan, which will be presented at the emergency Arab Summit next Tuesday.” Abdelatty emphasized that the plan “will not be shared with any foreign party before it is approved by the…

Mohamed Salah Wants to Stay at Liverpool Despite Contract Uncertainty A recent report has revealed that Egyptian national team star Mohamed Salah is keen to continue his journey with Liverpool, even as his current contract nears its end this season. According to a report by Téléfoot, the 32-year-old Salah prefers to stay with Liverpool despite entering the final six months of his deal, which now allows him to negotiate pre-contract agreements with clubs worldwide. The report highlights that the player is not currently in talks with other teams, signaling his desire to extend his career with the Reds. With an…

Al-Sharaa Tasks a 7-Member Committee with Drafting a Constitutional Declaration On Sunday, Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa assigned a 7-member committee, including one woman, the task of drafting a constitutional declaration. This step is part of organizing Syria’s political transition phase following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with no specific deadline set for completing its work. The committee consists of Abdel Hamid Al-Awak, Yasser Al-Huwaish, Ismail Al-Khalfan, Rayan Kahilan, Mohammed Radha Jalki, Ahmed Qarbi, and Bahiya Markani. It is responsible for preparing a draft constitutional declaration to regulate Syria’s transitional period. Following his announcement as transitional president on January 29,…