Author: Steven Sahiounie

Shifting situations on the frontlines creates opportunity to bring conflict to an end as soon as next year, Ukraine’s leader says The battlefield situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict “creates opportunity” to take “decisive action” to end the hostilities no later than 2025, Vladimir Zelensky has claimed. Ukraine’s leader made the remarks on Wednesday during the Ukraine-South East Europe summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In his speech, Zelensky praised his Western backers and urged them to shower additional support onto Ukraine. “We’re counting on the leadership of [US] President [Joe] Biden. We’re counting on the powerful and wise steps of Great Britain,…

The gathering was reportedly scrapped after US President Joe Biden pulled out This week’s planned meeting of the heads of state of Ukraine’s backers in Germany has been canceled after US President Joe Biden announced he will not attend, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an e-mail sent by the US public affairs office at Ramstein Air Base. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) also reported the development, citing anonymous NATO sources. The gathering of the so-called Ramstein group at the eponymous US military base was supposed to feature addresses by Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky. Following…

Many of Kiev’s sponsors are only pretending to back the country’s membership, according to Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto Most NATO members are acting “unfairly” towards Ukrainians and do not actually support the country’s desire to join the US-led military bloc, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto claimed on Tuesday during a televised press conference. The diplomat stated that many members of the bloc have been expressing their skepticism and opposition in private conversations. The behavior of a “significant part” of NATO members has been “extremely unfair” to Ukrainians, given that the countries do not talk “honestly” about their real position, Szijjarto…

An Israeli report from Channel 12 revealed on Tuesday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar recently sent a message to Qatari mediators outlining his demands before any potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Sinwar’s Demand for Protection According to Channel 12, Sinwar seeks assurances that Israel will not attempt to assassinate him during negotiations aimed at halting hostilities in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in the region. The Israeli channel did not specify the source of this information; however, it confirmed that Sinwar is looking for “immunity” from any potential Israeli attacks during the discussions. Qatari Mediators’…

Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder announced that the United States is continuously coordinating with Israel regarding a possible response to Iran’s recent actions. U.S. Support for Israel Ryder stated, “Iran has carried out a significant attack on Israel. The U.S. has assisted Tel Aviv in defending itself. We continue our discussions with the Israeli side about the steps related to the expected response.” He emphasized the importance of avoiding a major escalation in the Middle East, asserting that “diplomacy is the solution to the current tensions between Israel and Lebanon.” The Right to Self-Defense While acknowledging Israel’s right to defend itself,…

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stated on Tuesday that there has been “some progress” toward a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, though she emphasized that this progress “means nothing” unless a concrete agreement is reached. Harris made the remarks during an interview, set to air later, where she reiterated the urgency of achieving a ceasefire and a resolution regarding hostages held in Gaza. Escalating Tensions in the Middle East In recent weeks, tensions in the Middle East have intensified, with Israel launching a series of escalating strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This uptick in violence follows ongoing unrest that began last…

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of an Afghan man, Nasser Ahmad Touhidi, in Oklahoma for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Election Day. Touhidi, 27, reportedly planned the attack under the banner of the terrorist group ISIS. Background on Touhidi’s Entry to the U.S. Touhidi entered the United States in 2021 through a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which allows up to 50 individuals annually to immigrate if they worked as translators for U.S. forces or under the authority of a mission leader in Iraq or Afghanistan. It remains unclear if Touhidi had worked as…

On Tuesday, Hezbollah issued a stark warning, threatening to intensify missile strikes on Haifa and other northern Israeli cities. This comes in response to Israel’s continued airstrikes on Lebanon, which have persisted for over two weeks. Hezbollah’s Statement on Expanded Targets In a public statement, Hezbollah declared, “If the Israeli enemy continues its aggression on our resilient people across all regions of Lebanon, Haifa and beyond will become as vulnerable to our missiles as Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and other border settlements with Lebanon.” These regions have been under regular Hezbollah missile attacks for over a year. The statement continued, “What…

In an explosive new book, veteran journalist Bob Woodward reveals private conversations between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to excerpts shared by American media, Biden referred to Netanyahu as a “liar” and accused him of being “only interested in his political survival.” Inside the Gaza Conflict: Biden’s Frustrations The book, titled War, set for release on October 15, dives into the behind-the-scenes struggles of President Biden to halt Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. The conflict, triggered by a massive Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, left Biden frustrated with Netanyahu’s lack…

A missile attack on Damascus reportedly left at least seven dead and 11 wounded, including women and children At least seven civilians were killed and 11 more wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a residential district of Damascus on Tuesday evening, according to Syrian media reports. Three missiles launched by Israeli planes flying over the Golan Heights struck the neighborhood of Mezzeh, causing “significant material damage,” the state news agency SANA reported, citing a military source. Among the people killed were women and children, Syrian state TV has reported. The building struck was a short distance away from the Iranian…