Author: Steven Sahiounie

Putin Holds Phone Call with Syrian Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted a telephone conversation with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the transitional President of Syria, as reported by the Kremlin via the Russian news agency RIA Novosti. According to the Kremlin, during this conversation, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s principled stance in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also expressed Russia’s ongoing readiness to assist in improving Syria’s social and economic conditions, including providing humanitarian aid to its people. Previously, Al-Sharaa had welcomed negotiations with Russia, a significant ally to the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Gold Shines Amid Trade War Storm Gold prices surged significantly in early Tuesday trading as investors turned to the metal as a safe haven amidst the escalating trade war. The conflict was further fueled by President Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, pushing gold prices to break the $2,942 per ounce mark for the first time in history. Price Update By 0229 GMT, spot gold rose 1.1% to $2,939.80 per ounce after reaching a record high of $2,942.70 earlier in the session. Similarly, U.S. gold futures increased by 1.1% to $2,966, according to Reuters data. Trump’s…

European Commission Threatens Trump with “Decisive” Response to Tariff Decision The European Commission has warned of a “decisive and proportionate” response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. On Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a press release, “Unjustified tariffs imposed on the European Union will not go unanswered: they necessitate decisive and proportionate countermeasures.” This statement comes in the wake of Trump’s executive order on Monday, which mandates a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. without exceptions, effective from March 12. Von der Leyen…

Trump Unleashes Chaos in the World Intentionally The Arab world is angry, Denmark is agitated, Colombia is regressing, and both Mexico and Canada brace for a tariff war with the United States. Meanwhile, Beijing has launched a trade war with Washington in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Even the British, long proud of their “special relationship” with the U.S., have resorted to their traditions of quiet diplomacy. The global scene now resembles one where President Donald Trump has thrown a bag of broken glass under the feet of world leaders, who…

Egypt Arrests Notorious International Egyptian Hacker in Coordination with the FBI In a first-of-its-kind operation, Egypt’s Administrative Control Authority and security agencies, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have successfully apprehended one of the most dangerous international Egyptian hackers. The hacker, who styled himself as “The Black Knight,” was accused of human trafficking and blackmailing over 100 underage foreign girls, along with several Egyptian and Arab girls online. He employed sophisticated methods to hack into personal accounts, blackmailing his victims by threatening to publish compromising images and videos unless they paid him significant sums of money. Additionally,…

A Rare Cosmic Phenomenon: Einstein’s Ring Dazzles Scientists A spectacular event in space has been observed where light from a distant galaxy collides with a closer galaxy known as NGC 6505, creating what is known as an “Einstein’s Ring.” Thanks to the gravitational pull of NGC 6505, the light bends around it to form a complete circle in a rare cosmic alignment. Perfectly complete Einstein’s Rings are observed only under exceptional conditions where two galaxies and Earth align with pinpoint accuracy. The European Space Agency’s Euclid Space Telescope captured a stunning image of this phenomenon, confirming Einstein’s 1915 prediction of…

How Russia Will Regain Influence in Syria Sergey Lipidev, a lecturer at the Russian Government’s Financial University, writes in “Vzglyad”: The foundation of Russia’s cooperation with Syria’s new authorities lies in the development of these authorities into a civilized government that abandons extremist views and adheres to the rule of law in decision-making. If this condition is met, the opportunities for diplomatic maneuvering become open. Despite clear initiatives from several Western countries, the new Syrian government, closely associated with Islamic extremism, requires significant diplomatic support. This opens the field for building mutually beneficial relationships, allowing Russia to maintain its bases…

EU Threatens Retaliation Over US Tariffs on Metal Imports On Monday, the European Commission confirmed it would respond to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump announced impending tariffs on metal imports. However, it stated it would not act until it received a detailed or written clarification of the measures. Trump declared on Sunday that he would impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, marking another escalation in his foreign trade policy. The Commission noted that it has not received any official notification regarding additional tariffs on EU goods and will not…

Trump’s Plan from Migration to Purchase: Is Gaza Becoming a Deal? In a move that has stirred widespread controversy, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to “own the Gaza Strip,” suggesting a shared responsibility for its reconstruction with other nations. This shocking proposition reflects Trump’s business-oriented approach even in political and humanitarian issues, raising serious questions about the future of over two million Palestinians living in the region. Trump’s Business Approach to Politics Former Palestinian Minister Safwan Abu Zaida, speaking on Sky News Arabia’s “Al-Zahira” program, described Trump’s statements as an extension of his approach to treat politics…

By: Mohamed Salton, IT engineer and AI expert. In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a new rivalry has emerged, capturing the attention of tech enthusiasts, businesses, and researchers alike. The clash between DeepSeek and ChatGPT represents more than just a competition between two AI models—it’s a battle for dominance in the rapidly expanding AI industry. This exclusive article delves into the origins of this rivalry, the strengths and weaknesses of each contender, and the implications for the future of AI .– **The Rise of the Titans** The story begins with the meteoric rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a language model…