Author: Steven Sahiounie

Lebanese Security Arrests Israeli Spy The Lebanese General Directorate of State Security announced the arrest of an Israeli agent in Lebanon, confirming his confession to the acts he committed and the seizure of devices and tools proving his involvement. In a statement released on Thursday, it was clarified that “after a meticulous surveillance operation, the Nabatieh Regional Directorate of State Security – Bint Jbeil Office managed to apprehend the individual known as (C. S.) upon his return from the occupied territories, which he had entered clandestinely.” The accused confessed during the investigation to possessing an advanced device provided by the…

Trump Calls for Massive Saudi Investment and Oil Price Reduction In a bold statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced plans to invite Saudi Arabia to invest a staggering one trillion dollars in the United States, doubling the previously announced figure of $600 billion. Trump expressed his intentions clearly, stating, “It was announced today through the newspapers that Saudi Arabia will invest at least $600 billion in the United States, but I will ask the Crown Prince to increase that amount to $1 trillion.” Moreover, Trump emphasized his strategy to tackle global economic issues by…

Netanyahu Asked Trump to Keep 5 Military Points in Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump to retain control over five military points in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli Channel 13. Netanyahu, through Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, made this request to the newly elected President Trump just four days before Israel’s scheduled complete withdrawal from Lebanon. The ceasefire agreement is set to transition into a permanent truce within these four days, during which the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are expected to fully evacuate their troops from southern Lebanon. The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to…

European Stock Index Closes at Highest Level in Nearly 4 Months The European Stoxx 600 index closed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by gains in the technology and industrial sectors, seemingly shrugging off concerns over potential tariffs sparked by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, the Stoxx 600 rose by 0.4%, reaching its highest level since September 2024. The index hit a new intraday record during the session. Tech stocks led the gains, increasing by 1.3%, buoyed by their counterparts’ performance on Wall Street. Notably, Adidas saw a 6% jump after the German sportswear brand announced preliminary Q4…

Champions League Roundup: Real Madrid’s Five-Star Show and Bayern Munich’s Stumble In a commanding display in the UEFA Champions League, Spanish giants Real Madrid trounced Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg 5-1 at home during the seventh matchday of the group stage. This victory has boosted Real Madrid’s point tally to 12, placing them in the 16th position and securing their progression towards the knockout rounds. Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 23rd minute, followed by another from him in the 34th. Kylian Mbappé added the third in the 48th minute, with Vinícius Júnior sealing the deal with…

Saudi Crown Prince Calls Trump Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as the Prime Minister, engaged in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). During the call, the Crown Prince relayed the congratulations of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to President Trump on his inauguration and the beginning of his term as President of the United States. Both leaders expressed their hopes for progress and prosperity for the American people. The discussion covered avenues for cooperation between Saudi…

Trump Administration Conducts “Loyalty Checks” on National Security Council Staff The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated what has been described as “loyalty checks” for approximately 160 civil service employees within the National Security Council (NSC). This scrutiny forms part of a broader campaign by Trump aimed at restructuring the federal workforce. The strategy includes hiring supporters and simplifying the process to dismiss employees perceived as disloyal. Within the NSC, there are about 160 civil servants known as “temporary employees,” whose employment status is currently under review based on their “loyalty,” according to the news site Axios. An…

Stargate The Largest AI Infrastructure Project in History Explore the groundbreaking Stargate project, the largest AI infrastructure initiative under President Trump’s leadership, aimed at boosting U.S. technological prowess in AI. With Donald Trump officially taking on the duties of the presidency after his inauguration on Monday, all eyes are on his anticipated role in bolstering the artificial intelligence (AI) industry as part of his comprehensive economic strategy. In the context of fierce global competition, AI is expected to be a major focus for the new administration in efforts to enhance U.S. technological leadership. Trump, known for his economic policies aimed…

Russia and China Advocate for a Multipolar Global System In a significant video conference held on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the comprehensive strengthening of relations between Russia and China, aligning with the developmental goals of both nations. Putin highlighted the crucial role that the foreign policy relations between Russia and China play in maintaining global stability. He addressed Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating, “I agree with you that the foundation of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is a broad spectrum of national interests and a convergence of views on the nature of relations among major powers. We build…

Formation of New Lebanese Government Expected This Weekend The formation of Lebanon’s new government is expected to take place by the end of this week, according to a statement from Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati. In televised remarks, Mikati expressed optimism about the process, stating, “I do not anticipate any obstacles regarding the ministerial statement,” and emphasized the need for honesty and reconciliation among Lebanese political figures. He highlighted significant developments in Lebanese politics since the beginning of the year, aiming to share his vision candidly with the public. Last week, the Lebanese presidency announced that Nawaf Salam had…