Author: Steven Sahiounie

The suspect in the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his golf course wrote a letter months before the incident detailing his plan, according to court documents released by the prosecution on Monday. The documents surfaced after Ryan Roth appeared before a judge in South Florida, facing charges of illegal firearm possession and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Prosecutors have indicated they intend to add an additional charge of attempted assassination. Roth, 58, was arrested on September 15 while trying to flee in a car from Trump’s International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. A Secret…

A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage in Israel, showing police officers violently beating ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) protesters with batons and kicking them. The footage, taken in Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem on Monday, prompted an official response from authorities. The protesters had gathered outside a center where a conference was being held on integrating Haredi Jews into the workforce. In the video, one police officer can be heard saying, “We have approval,” before launching into a brutal assault on the demonstrators. According to Israeli news outlet Walla, “Prior to the police intervention, the protesters had smashed the center’s…

A senior U.S. State Department official said on Monday that the United States is reiterating its opposition to an Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah. The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, stated that Washington has concrete ideas to prevent a broader war between Israel and Hezbollah and is actively seeking a “way out” of the escalating tensions in the region. The official emphasized that Washington “does not believe that Israel’s escalation to force Hezbollah to de-escalate will achieve the desired outcome of reducing tensions,” expressing disagreement with Israel’s strategy. The ongoing conflict between Israel and…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported late Monday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon had risen to 492, with 1,645 injured since the attacks began that morning. According to Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center, the casualties include 35 children and 58 women. The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah weapons depots, claiming that the group stores cruise missiles, rocket launchers, and drones in civilian homes. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also announced plans to expand their airstrikes on alleged Hezbollah weapons sites in southern and eastern Lebanon. In addition, Israeli air raids were extended to Lebanon’s…

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell warned that the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is nearing the brink of a full-scale war. Speaking to reporters in New York, Borrell stated, “If this situation isn’t war, I don’t know what you’d call it.” The European foreign policy official expressed concern that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah “threatens to engulf the entire Middle East in a full-blown war.” He added, “We are still working to de-escalate the situation in Lebanon, but our worst fears are on the verge of becoming reality.” On Monday, Israel launched heavy attacks…

Japan has issued a tsunami warning for two islands following an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean near Torishima Island. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9. Authorities have warned that a potential tsunami could reach heights of up to one meter in the Izu and Ogasawara islands. Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday near the Izu Islands, registered a magnitude of 5.7. Despite the tremor, several residents of these islands told NHK, Japan’s national television network, that they did not feel the earthquake. Japan is located…

Former U.S. Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta has condemned Israel’s recent wireless communications attack in Lebanon, describing it as “a form of terrorism.” Panetta’s Statement on CBS In an interview with CBS News, Panetta stated, “Mark my words. This is the battlefield of the future,” referring to Israel’s alleged attacks on wireless communication devices. He highlighted the growing threat of embedding explosives in modern technological devices, which could turn them into tools of “terrorist warfare.” He added, “There is no doubt in my mind that this is a form of terrorism.” Concerns Over Escalation Panetta expressed his concerns…

FC Barcelona has been dealt a significant setback with the news of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen’s serious injury, which will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Ter Stegen’s Injury and Surgery Barcelona confirmed that Ter Stegen will be out for an extended period due to a complete tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, requiring surgery. The club stated, “Medical tests confirmed that first-team goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee. He will undergo surgery on Monday afternoon, and an update will be provided after…

The Venezuelan leader has pointed to recent pager blasts in Lebanon, while urging caution for the upcoming festive periodVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned members of his government against accepting electronic devices as Christmas presents. Maduro’s comments at a meeting on Venezuelan culture in Caracas on Friday followed a series of deadly explosions involving communications equipment in Lebanon last week. ”Do not accept electronic gifts… be careful with telephones, cellphones, be careful everyone,” the president said during a speech broadcast on national television. “You’ve seen what happened in Lebanon, everyone should be on alert,” he added. Artisanal handicrafts, books and traditional Venezuelan…

The bloc should disregard Russia’s potential response to proposed long-range strikes using Western weapons, Denmark’s PM saysDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has claimed that NATO should take a no-holds-barred policy towards the Ukraine conflict and allow Kiev fire long range missiles deep into Russia. Public discussion on how far NATO countries should go to defeat Russia only plays into Moscow’s hands, she argued. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is set to meet US President Joe Biden this week to present his “victory plan.” Kiev is lobbying Washington to permit long-range strikes using donated Western weapons, deep inside Russia, a move that Russian President Vladimir…