Author: Steven Sahiounie

Syria and Algeria have discussed ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations in various fields between the two brotherly countries. That came during a meeting Wednesday that brought together Algerian Prime Minister Nadir Arbaoui and Syrian Ambassador to Algeria, Maher Annan Baddour, at the Government Palace in the Algerian capital. The Algerian Council of Ministers said in a statement that “the meeting represented an opportunity to review the reality and prospects of bilateral relations between the two countries, and developments in the situation in the region, especially the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.” The…

At least six Palestinians were killed and dozens injured late on Tuesday evening by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza City, according to local sources and witnesses. The sources reported that the occupation forces opened gunfire on a crowd of people gathered at the Kuwait roundabout south of Gaza City, waiting for the arrival of relief aid. This led to the murder of six Palestinians and the injury of at least 83 others, who were then transported to the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in the city. Simultaneously, at least one Palestinian was killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting…

“Israel” faces turmoil within decision-making circles with recent political developments threatening the continuity of the Israeli war cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering the possibility of abolishing the war cabinet and referring decisions to an expanded coalition government, according to Israeli media outlets. Israeli authorities consolidated a crucial decision-making process in a five-member council that includes Netanyahu, Security Minister Yoav Gallant, the “National Unity” leaders Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, dubbed the war cabinet. Although Gantz and Eizenkot, among other popular Israeli politicians, continued a major part of the Israeli opposition…

An investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) found that an Israeli occupation military tank, in violation of international law, killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah in South Lebanon on October 13 last year by firing two 120 mm rounds at a group of “clearly identifiable journalists,” Reuters reporter. The seven-page report mentioned that UNIFIL personnel recorded no exchange of fire on the border between Lebanon and occupied Palestine for over 40 minutes prior to an Israeli Merkava tank initiating fire. “The firing at civilians, in this instance clearly identifiable journalists, constitutes a violation of UNSCR 1701 (2006) and international law,” the investigation…

Moldova Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi says his country is not pursuing NATO membership due to limited public backing. Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi declared that Moldova currently has no plans to consider NATO membership, pointing to broad public disapproval, and urging for a thorough discussion on the subject. “As for cooperation with NATO or some kind of NATO membership, it is out of the question at the moment because there is not enough public support for it,” Popsoi said in an interview with RTVI that was broadcast on Wednesday. The Minister highlighted that Moldova’s neutrality prevents it from entering military alliances, but it doesn’t obstruct…

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor advocates for protests outside the embassies of what she referred to as the “five primary supporters” of “Israel”. South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor announced earlier this week that South African citizens fighting with the Israeli occupation forces or alongside them in the Gaza Strip will face arrest upon returning home. At a Palestinian solidarity event, Pandor advocated for protests outside the embassies of what she referred to as the “five primary supporters” of “Israel” and its aggression on Gaza without naming them. “I have already issued a statement alerting those who are South…

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said that he does not see any conditions for the use of nuclear weapons in the Ukrainian conflict. “I don’t think we see at the moment conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, if we are referring to the war in Ukraine. At the moment, at least,” he said at a briefing in Tokyo. At the same time, Grossi pointed out that the five permanent members of the UN Security Council are the only countries officially recognised under international law as possessing nuclear weapons. According to them, a nuclear…

There is ‘nothing to complicate’ in Moscow-Vienna relations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on Austria ‘s decision to recognize two Russian diplomats as personae non gratae. “There is nothing to complicate. In fact, the [Russian] Foreign Ministry has said everything,” Peskov told reporters. The Russian Foreign Ministry earlier strongly condemned Vienna’s move to expel two Russian diplomats, calling it yet another unfriendly step and promising to retaliate in due time. On Wednesday, after reports about the expulsion of Russian diplomats appeared in Austria media, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed to TASS that two Russian embassy employees were being expelled…

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said he would recall over 50 of the country’s ambassadors to address Poland’s foreign policy challenges. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has opted to recall over 50 of the country’s ambassadors, and will withdraw approximately a dozen candidates proposed by the previous government in Warsaw, according to a statement on Wednesday. Following approval by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the recall procedures have been initiated. The Foreign Ministry stated that these changes aim to address Poland’s foreign policy challenges more effectively and professionally. It also expressed hope for collaboration among key authorities in the country on this…

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Belgian Ambassador to the Kingdom Pascal Hubert Gregoire on Wednesday in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed Saudi-Belgian relations, ways to strengthen ties in various fields and issues of common interest, the Saudi ministry said on X. In a separate meeting, Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Syrian Ambassador to the Kingdom Ayman Soussan, and wished him success in his role. source: Arab News