Author: Steven Sahiounie

Russia will draw appropriate political conclusions on the basis of the established facts following the results of the investigation into the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS. “It is necessary to clearly and verifiably establish the truth. And on the basis of the facts to draw appropriate already political conclusions. In addition, of course, to the conclusions that need to be made in the sphere of law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and so on. And political conclusions should also be drawn,” she pointed out. On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack…

Iraqi resistance forces launched targeted drone attacks on a key Israeli airbase and the city of Ashdod in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of anti-terror fighters, claimed responsibility for the attacks on Wednesday, stating their actions were in support of Palestinians enduring a “genocidal Israeli war.” Utilizing drones, the first strike hit the Ramat David Airbase, which is known as the northernmost outpost for Israeli warplanes and gunships, the resistance group announced. In a statement, the resistance emphasized that the attack aimed to support the people of…

Iraq renewed its condemnation of Israeli aggression on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, describing it as an offence. During a phone call on Wednesday with Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, al-Sudani expressed his sincere condolences from the government and people of Iraq to the victims of the Zionist aggression on the consulate building and his strong condemnation of this sinful aggression, the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani said in a statement. Al-Sudani noted to the depth of the bilateral relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran and the importance of working to strengthen them in…

Western countries are trying to compel all NATO member states to sign up for providing obligatory aid to Ukraine just so long as Kiev keeps up its fight against Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. “Now they want to turn voluntary military aid to Ukraine into mandatory military aid under NATO auspices, to force all NATO members to sign up for the obligatory provision of funds and weapons to the Kiev regime through heavy-handed disciplinary measures, just so that it can continue to fight Russia,” the top diplomat said at a meeting with foreign ambassadors on a potential settlement in…

The administration of US President Joe Biden has spent hundreds of billions of US dollars to wage its undeclared war on Russia, US journalist Tucker Carlson said. “Since Joe Biden became president, the US government has spent hundreds of billions of dollars fighting an undeclared war against Russia. No one in all that time has explained really the purpose of this war,” he said in a video posted on the X social network. “Officially, no one has told us why we are doing this [sending money to Ukraine].” Carlson added that Ukraine cannot win this conflict: “Russia is a far…

The Venezuelan President reiterates his country’s support to the Palestinian people, highlighting international inaction regarding Israeli crimes in Palestine. The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, shed light on the inaction of the International Court of Justice regarding the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. “The ethics of the International Court of Justice, which stood aside in the face of the largest genocide ever that is being broadcast live and on social media, has been called into question,” Maduro said. Venezuela’s President said that the unfolding events in Gaza have revealed the true face of international organizations, showing that they…

Jill Biden, a prominent White House figure, has reportedly advocated for a ceasefire in Gaza. During a meeting with members of the Muslim community at the White House, one attendee conveyed to President Biden that his wife disapproved of his attendance due to his support for “Israel” in its ongoing aggression on Gaza. President Biden acknowledged this sentiment, revealing that the First Lady had been urging him for a ceasefire in Gaza, quoting her as saying, “Stop it, stop it now,” as reported by an attendee present at the meeting. Salima Suswell, founder of the Black Muslim Leadership Council, recounted this…

The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote to be recognized as a full member state next month, Ambassador Riyad Mansour said Wednesday, a move opposed by the United States.“We are seeking admission. That is our natural and legal right,” Mansour said, adding that he was pushing for an April 18 vote at the Security Council.“Everyone is saying ‘two-state solution,’ then what is the logic of denying us to become a member state?” he added.Any request to become a UN member state must first pass a vote by the Security Council — where Israel’s ally the…

Polling areas opened Thursday in Kuwait’s first election since Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah assumed power late last year, as voters choose representatives from five electoral constituencies for the National Assembly’s 18th legislative term. The polls, fourth since December 2020, and will close at midnight local time, according to state news agency KUNA. Some 834,733 eligible voters would choose 50 Members of Parliaments, from 200 candidates, that would serve for a term of four years. Kuwait bans political parties and candidates run as independents. There are 104,038 voters in the first constituency with 41 candidates competing, 95,302 voters in the second…

The US, Britain and France on Wednesday opposed a Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran’s embassy compound in Syria, which Tehran has blamed on Washington’s ally Israel.Press statements by the 15-member council have to be agreed by consensus. Diplomats said the US, backed by France and Britain, told council colleagues that many of the facts of what happened on Monday in Damascus remained unclear and there was no consensus among council members during a meeting on Tuesday.“This serves as a clear illustration of the double standards employed by the Western ‘troika’ and their…