Author: Steven Sahiounie

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Luis Enrique has reportedly excluded French forward Ousmane Dembélé from the squad set to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League for “disciplinary reasons.” According to reports from L’Équipe and RMC Sport, Enrique made the decision to leave the French international out of the team for Tuesday’s match in the second round of the Champions League group stage, to be held at the Emirates Stadium in London. Team officials from PSG did not respond to requests for comment by The Associated Press. However, L’Équipe suggested that the exclusion followed a verbal altercation between Enrique and…

Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported over 1,000 deaths and 6,000 injuries from Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in the past two weeks. Nearly a million people have been displaced, fleeing to other areas within Lebanon or to neighboring Syria for safety. Most have sought refuge in schools lacking essential supplies. Here are the key countries that have pledged or provided humanitarian aid to Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates: United Arab Emirates The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pledged $100 million in emergency relief aid to Lebanon. This initiative aims to support the Lebanese people…

The Kremlin on Monday condemned the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last Friday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Nasrallah’s death has significantly destabilized the Middle East. He added that the bombing of residential areas in Lebanon has resulted in heavy civilian casualties and could trigger a humanitarian catastrophe similar to that in Gaza. Peskov expressed Moscow’s deep concern over what he described as indiscriminate bombing, warning that it would inevitably lead to a humanitarian disaster. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it called “another political assassination carried…

Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, announced on Monday that Lebanon is prepared to immediately implement UN Resolution 1701 and deploy its army to the southern region of the Litani River. In a press conference held in Ain el-Tineh after meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Mikati stated that Lebanon “commits to fully applying all the points outlined in the appeal issued by the United States, the European Union, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Italy, and regional countries regarding an immediate ceasefire.” He emphasized that Lebanon officially agrees to a ceasefire and to fully implement Resolution…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, announced on Monday that approximately 100,000 people have fled from Lebanon to Syria due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Grandi shared via the social media platform X, stating, “The number of people crossing into Syria from Lebanon to escape Israeli airstrikes has reached 100,000, consisting of both Lebanese and Syrians.” He further added, “The flow of people continues.” UNHCR has been providing assistance at four border crossing points, in cooperation with local authorities and the Syrian Red Crescent, to aid those escaping the violence. Over the weekend, the UNHCR reported…

On Sunday evening, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in Hodeidah, Yemen, which is controlled by the Houthi group. According to Houthi media, these strikes specifically hit oil storage tanks at the Ras Issa port, as well as the Hodeidah port along the Red Sea. Reports indicate that “Israeli enemy airstrikes targeted the ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, as well as the Al-Hali and Al-Kathib power stations.” Medical sources affiliated with the Houthis revealed that these Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 29 others, based on initial assessments. Israeli military spokesman David Abraham stated,…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that the Suez Canal has experienced a significant loss in revenue due to ongoing regional instability. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for police academy students on Sunday, El-Sisi stated that the canal lost over 50-60% of its revenue in the past eight months, with total losses exceeding $6 billion. “The developments in the region are extremely serious and may widen the conflict zone, affecting the area’s overall stability,” El-Sisi said. The Suez Canal Authority reported a decline in revenues for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, driven by events in the Red Sea. According to mid-July…

OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is projecting significant losses this year, despite expecting to generate billions in revenue. However, the company is optimistic that its revenues will likely increase in the coming years. According to a report by CNBC, as cited by Sky News Arabia, OpenAI anticipates losses of approximately $5 billion in 2024. This loss comes despite the company projecting revenues of around $3.7 billion. Last month alone, OpenAI generated $300 million in revenue, CNBC reported. Looking ahead, OpenAI expects to reach $11.6 billion in sales next year, reflecting strong growth potential. Currently backed by Microsoft, OpenAI is…

Tech giants from the U.S. and China are fiercely competing to lead the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, aiming to maintain their global dominance in this critical field. Global companies are increasingly focused on developing AI chips, computing systems, and integrating AI-powered chatbots into their services. The competition is heating up between companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet, all striving to innovate and boost their influence in the AI sector. According to a research paper by the Interregional Center for Strategic Analytics in Abu Dhabi, these companies are exploring new business models to strengthen their AI capabilities. Key…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of Ghana have announced a $30 million partnership to support nature-based community development and climate solutions. The initial areas of investment will focus on biodiversity and reforestation efforts. The agreement was signed by Dr. Amina Abdulla Al Dahhak, UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Key Areas of Investment The Letter of Intent outlines six areas of investment, including biodiversity, reforestation, and agroecology. These initiatives aim to provide benefits in climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and community development, while also focusing on…