Author: Steven Sahiounie

A performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show unfurled a flag emblazoned with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” in a protest over the two wars that are roiling the Middle East. Security at the stadium detained the performer shortly after waving the flag atop a car used as a prop in the performance. The New Orleans police said they are working out if any charges would be raised against the performer. The NFL said the person would be banned for life from NFL stadiums and events, while the company behind the halftime show said it was not part of…

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday no one had the power to remove Gazans from their war-devastated homeland, dismissing Donald Trump’s plan to expel the Palestinians and let the US take control.“No one has the power to remove the people of Gaza from their eternal homeland that has been around for thousands of years,” he told a late-night news conference at Istanbul airport before flying to Malaysia.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.“Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem belong to the Palestinians.” Trump’s proposal to oust more than two million Palestinians living in…

Egypt to Host Emergency Arab Summit on Palestinian Issue On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Cairo will host an emergency Arab summit to discuss the grave developments concerning the Palestinian cause, set for February 27, 2025. According to an official statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, this summit was organized after extensive coordination between Bahrain, which currently chairs the Arab League Summit, Egypt, and the General Secretariat of the Arab League. The statement clarified that the decision to hold the summit followed broad consultations with Arab countries in recent days, including Palestine, which…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator When you ask a luxury hotel and casino developer to solve a land issue, you have to expect the solution will be to build a resort. It is not a surprise that an experienced and successful hotel and casino owner like President Donald J. Trump would propose his plan to turn Gaza into a tourist destination. Trump announced his plan for Gaza while standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, following their talks about the Gaza ceasefire and Iran. Netanyahu could not stop beaming while listening to the leader of…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On February 6, US President Trump’s deputy special envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, met with newly-elected President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Lebanon. The US delivered a strong and clear message that Trump will not tolerate influence of Hezbollah and its ally Amal over the formation of a new government. Salam was tasked more than three weeks ago with forming a government. Salam had allowed them to nominate four out of five Shi’ite ministers in his new cabinet, including the key role of finance minister.…

Slim Chance of Earth Destruction: What Will Happen in 2182? The asteroid known as Apophis is classified as a Near-Earth Object, currently at its closest distance to our planet every six years, approximately 299,000 kilometers away. In the future, Apophis might come even closer, with scientists estimating the odds of an Earth impact in September 2182 at 1 in 2,700. What Would Happen if Apophis Hits Earth? According to a new study based on computer simulations of an impact by an asteroid about 500 meters in diameter like Apophis, the consequences would be devastating. Besides immediate destruction, the study predicts…

Discover a Simple Method to Eliminate Gray Hair Naturally Gray hair is a common issue many face, but there might be hope for naturally preventing this phenomenon without resorting to hair dyes. Scientists from Nagoya University in Japan have announced a potentially revolutionary discovery in hair care. They found that the antioxidant “Luteolin” can halt graying, following experiments conducted on mice. Although human studies have not yet begun, scientists believe this compound could have a similar effect on humans. Luteolin is found in many vegetables such as celery, broccoli, carrots, onions, and peppers, making it easily accessible. Professor Masashi Kato,…

Will US Government Ships Be Allowed to Pass Through the Panama Canal for Free? The geopolitical chessboard around the Panama Canal has seen significant movement with Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino announcing on Thursday his country’s withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This decision comes just days after hosting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is pushing to curb Beijing’s influence over this crucial waterway. Mulino, who had previously declared that he would not renew the memorandum of understanding signed with China, stated in a press conference that Panama’s embassy in Beijing “presented the document” which includes “the…

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Ships and Individuals Transporting Iranian Oil to China On Thursday, the United States announced sanctions against individuals and ships involved in transporting Iranian oil to China. The U.S. Treasury Department declared that it had targeted individuals and tankers that assist in shipping millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to China annually. This move follows President Donald Trump’s earlier commitment to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero, as part of broader efforts to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order reinstating the policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran.…

Trump Reveals Why His Relationship with Religion Changed and Calls for Remembering God In a revealing moment at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump disclosed the reason behind the transformation of his relationship with religion. On Thursday, Trump shared that his perspective on faith has shifted due to the events he experienced over the past year. According to the Associated Press, Trump’s change in his religious outlook came after he survived two failed assassination attempts last year. Speaking at the Capitol building during the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump urged Americans to “remember God” in their lives. The breakfast, held…