Author: Steven Sahiounie

Monitoring an Asteroid That Could Potentially Collide with Earth… Determining the Time of Danger Observations have indicated that there is a 1.2% chance of an asteroid recently discovered, named 2024 YR4, colliding with Earth in the year 2032, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the European Space Agency (ESA). The agency has affirmed its commitment to enhancing its predictions regarding this potential event. Discovered in December of the previous year using a warning telescope in Chile, asteroid 2024 YR4, which measures between 40 and 100 meters in size, could potentially strike Earth on December 22, 2032, as per…

Decentralization and Syria’s Democratic Reconstruction: SDC Discusses with Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hajri In a significant meeting, a delegation from the Kurdish Democratic Council of Syria (SDC) met with Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hajri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in the Sweida province, to discuss the current situation in Syria, its future, including the structure of the state, and conditions for handing over weapons to the government. According to an SDC statement, both parties emphasized the necessity of maintaining civil peace and avoiding a return to cycles of violence and conflict. They stressed the importance of Syrian territorial integrity. The statement further…

Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Midnight Amid Climate and Nuclear Threats In response to the escalating threats of climate change, nuclear risks, and misinformation, the symbolic “Doomsday Clock” has been adjusted to 89 seconds to midnight, signaling the closest humanity has ever been to a global catastrophe. This adjustment was announced yesterday by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who have been responsible for setting the clock’s time since its inception in 1947. Former Colombian President and current head of “The Elders,” Juan Manuel Santos, stated that “the Doomsday Clock has never been closer to midnight than it…

Jordan Announces Start of Liquefied Gas Export to Syria Jordan has officially started exporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Syria, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation. Hassan Al-Hiyari, CEO of the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company, announced that Jordan will export 500 tons of LPG daily to Syria for a period of ten days. This announcement came during a meeting of the Energy Committee of the Lower House, attended by representatives from the refinery and energy sector experts, focusing on various oil-related energy issues. Al-Hiyari stated that this initiative is part of Jordan’s support for Syria, aiming to meet…

Syrian Foreign Minister: We Have Shaped a National Identity Reflecting the Aspirations of Our People Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaybani has emphasized that Syria has successfully defined a national identity that not only reflects the aspirations of its people but also establishes a state based on the principles of freedom, justice, and dignity. Al-Shaybani highlighted that this identity instills a sense of belonging and sacrifice among all citizens for the homeland. During the Victory Conference, Al-Shaabani explained that Syria’s foreign policy is multi-dimensional, aiming to reassure the international community, clarify its vision on regional issues, and strengthen relations with friendly…

Victory Declaration of the Syrian Revolution: A New Era Begins In a landmark statement, Colonel Hassan Abdul Ghani, spokesperson for the Military Operations Administration, announced the victory of the Syrian Revolution. This declaration marks a pivotal moment in Syrian history, heralding significant changes in governance, security, and national identity. Key Points of the Declaration: This declaration not only signifies the end of an era but also the beginning of a new chapter for Syria, focusing on rebuilding the nation under principles of freedom, justice, and national integrity. The changes outlined aim to restore governance to the people, ensuring that the…

The Mastermind Behind DeepSeek: Shaking Up the Tech Giants When Liang Wenfeng, the mastermind behind the DeepSeek application, first met with his partners, he seemed like an extremely passionate young man, with poor hair styling, talking about building a cluster of 10,000 chips to train his own models, as one partner told “Financial Times”. Back in 2021, before Biden’s export restrictions on semiconductors to China, Liang started purchasing thousands of Nvidia chips as part of an AI side project, which his friends viewed as a quirky hobby unlikely to lead to anything substantial. A partner added that they didn’t take…

Russia Declares 205 Foreign and International Organizations Undesirable on Its Territory In a significant move aimed at curbing foreign influence, Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia, Alexey Gavriarov, announced that activities of 205 foreign and international organizations have been deemed undesirable within Russia as of the latest count. Gavriarov made these remarks during a session of the Duma Commission that investigates instances of foreign interference in Russia’s domestic affairs, stating, “To date, decisions have been made regarding 205 foreign and international organizations, declaring their activities undesirable on the territory of the Russian Federation.” He further noted that in 2024 alone, 71…

Mazloum Abdi on Syria’s Historic Change and Challenges Mazloum Abdi, the general commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has affirmed that Syria is undergoing a historic transformation but faces numerous challenges. He emphasized the SDF’s desire for a unified Syria, devoid of any separatist intentions. Abdi stated: “Syria has entered a new phase from which there is no return. The country will not revert to its previous stages. All parties, from the Syrian populace to regional states and international powers, no longer wish to see civil war or further disturbances. Everyone is seeking to benefit from this current change…

Egyptian Mass Mobilization Against Trump’s Deportation Plan for Gaza Residents In a significant display of solidarity, ten Egyptian professional unions, spearheaded by the Journalists Syndicate, have announced their support for the Palestinian cause and their staunch opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to deport Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan. A press conference was held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate in Cairo, where representatives from ten professional unions gathered to voice support for Egypt’s official stance against the displacement of Palestinians from their lands. Khaled El-Balshy, head of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, declared that these…