Author: Steven Sahiounie

Demonstrators were seen marching by the thousands, crowding the streets of Sanaa and chanting the slogan “With Gaza’s Dignity… Mobilization and Alertness.” Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators on Friday gathered at Yemen’s Al-Sabeen Square in a show of solidarity with the people of Gaza and its movement of Resistance. Demonstrators were seen marching by the thousands, crowding the streets of Sanaa and chanting the slogan “With Gaza’s Dignity… Mobilization and Alertness.” Yemen frequently holds marches to express condemnation of the Israeli-led genocide in Gaza and praise the contributions of the Yemeni resistance in imposing a blockade on the Israeli regime. …

The United Nations is a unique interstate organization and it will surely not cease to exist, Russia’s permanent representative Vasily Nebenzya said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director-General Mikhail Gusman. “If the UN did not exist, it should have been created,” Nebenzya said. “There is no other organization in the world that represents virtually all countries and deals with such a wide range of issues – political, socio-economic, human rights and others… Whether its future will be bright or dark I will not venture to judge. But I am certain that this organization will not disappear.” Nebenzya…

The 48th Saudi relief plane for Palestinians in Gaza arrived on Friday at Al-Arish International Airport, Egypt. It was operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Defense. The plane carried shelter materials to be transported to the conflict-affected Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The provision of aid is ongoing from the Kingdom, which has stood firm with the Palestinians amid crises and tribulations. Source: Arab News

Biden stated Friday that he would be pleased to debate Trump, but does not know when such a discussion will be feasible to organize. Former President Donald Trump replied to current President Joe Biden’s willingness to debate on Friday by offering him the opportunity to do so at any location and time of his choosing, including the New York City courtroom tonight, and broadcast the discussion on national television. Trump stated that “Crooked Joe Biden just announced that he’s willing to debate! Everyone knows he doesn’t really mean it, but in case he does, I say, anywhere, anytime, anyplace. In fact,…

American officials do not have the moral competence to make any comment about human rights, rights of women and the freedom of expression, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says. Nasser Kan’ani made the remarks in a post on his X account on Friday as spiraling protests have spread across universities in the United States to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel’s genocidal war has so far killed more than 34,300 people. Kan’ani posted a video showing US police using violence against a university professor protesting Israel’s criminal acts against Palestinians. “The unfortunate images of the violent behavior…

Premier Mohammad Mustafa today discussed the developments of the Israeli offensive on Gaza and colonist attacks in the West Bank with Dutch Hanke Bruins Slot. Premier Mustafa discussed in a phone call with Dutch Foreign Minister Slot the latest developments in Palestine given the ongoing Israeli genocidal offensive on and the ensuing humanitarian disaster in the blockaded Gaza Strip along with the uptick in colonist and Israeli army attacks in the West Bank. Premier Mustafa briefed the top Dutch diplomat on the Palestinian government’s plans to boost relief efforts, meet emergency needs, bring about institutional reform while stressing the importance…

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has postponed a White House meeting with President Joe Biden, a source familiar with the situation and a Turkish official said on Friday of a visit that had been tentatively planned for May 9.A White House spokesperson, while not confirming the May 9 date, said: “We look forward to hosting President Erdogan at the White House at a mutually convenient time, but we have not been able to align our schedules and do not have any visit to announce at this time.”A new date will soon be set due to a change in Erdogan’s schedule, the…

The United States allows the Israeli occupation forces unit found to be committing human rights violations to walk away scott-free after reversing sanctions decision. The Biden administration, after reportedly finding three battalions within the Israeli occupation forces to be violating human rights and taking the decision to sanction it, decided not to proceed with the punitive measures. The three battalions, found to be committing “gross human rights violations” against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, will walk away scott-free as no sanctions will be imposed on them, ABC News reported. US Secretary of State Antony Binken informed US House Speaker Mike Johnson…

As defending Jerusalem means defending humanity, peace, and respect for various faiths, Türkiye will continue this struggle with determination, the nation’s president told a group dedicated to protecting the holy city. “Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque faces more and more harassment, with the identity of the ancient city being erased by Israel step by step,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a speech in Istanbul to the League of Parliamentarians for al-Quds (Jerusalem). Erdogan expressed his gratitude to the League of Parliamentarians for al-Quds (Jerusalem) “which supports this blessed struggle for humanity and peace.” Palestine is under Israeli occupation The Turkish president said…

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran and Russia should promote defense and military cooperation to improve regional security and stability. Ashtiani made the remarks in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on the sidelines of the 21st meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Friday. He said Tehran and Moscow should oppose unilateralism in global issues. He thanked Russia for condemning Israel’s illegal and unlawful airstrikes against Iran’s diplomatic premises in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1 and expressing support for Tehran’s legitimate response. “Terrorist attacks…