Author: Steven Sahiounie

The latest launch of ‘trash balloons’ by Pyongyang led to flight suspensions at Seoul’s main international airportSouth Korea’s military has vowed a “stern” response if North Korea “crosses the line” with its campaign of sending trash-filled balloons onto its neighbor’s territory, local media reported on Monday. The two countries have been deploying inflatables as part of their long-running confrontation. The warning on Monday came after a barrage launched by Pyongyang between Sunday evening and early Monday morning led to flight suspensions at South Korea’s main international airport, according to NK News. The spokesperson for Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Col. Lee Sung-jun, said…

An Iskander missile has been used to destroy a HIMARS system in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, the report said Russian forces have obliterated a US-made HIMARS launcher as well as its crew in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Moscow’s Defense Ministry has claimed The strike took place overnight in a rural area, according to purported footage of the engagement released by the ministry on Sunday. It showed several vehicles driving down a road and stopping next to a large building, which was then wiped out by a powerful explosion. The ministry said the site was hit by an Iskander missile, which “left only a crater” in…

The challenges of the Ukraine crisis are likely to become “deeper and harsher” in the coming years, David Lammy has warnedThe fighting between Russia and Ukraine is likely to rage on for at least another two years, the UK foreign secretary has predicted. David Lammy gave a speech at a conference of the governing Labour Party in Liverpool on Sunday, stressing Britain’s commitment to supporting Kiev. He noted that the government has committed to providing Ukraine with £3 billion ($3.99 billion) in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.” On the same day, the foreign secretary attended an event…

China criticized a possible U.S. ban on cars using Chinese and Russian technology on Monday, calling it “discriminatory.” The potential ban, reported by the media, has not yet been confirmed by Washington, and is said to be tied to national security concerns. China’s Response to Potential U.S. Ban Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, responding to questions on the matter, said, “China opposes the U.S. expansion of national security concepts and the discriminatory measures taken against Chinese companies and products.” This possible ban, first reported by Bloomberg and other U.S. media outlets, would further tighten the U.S. administration’s approach toward…

The euro dropped sharply against the U.S. dollar on Monday, following business activity data that painted a grim picture of the Eurozone economy. This has fueled speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) might cut interest rates again later this year. Euro Declines Against the Dollar The euro fell by 0.6% to $1.1096, marking its largest one-day drop in over three months. The currency has been moving away from its 13-month high, which it reached in late August, due to expectations of a faster monetary easing in the U.S. Business Activity Slows in the Eurozone A survey conducted by S&P…

On Monday, Israeli forces used phone calls to warn residents in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon to evacuate their locations, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). These calls reached both landlines and mobile phones. Israeli Warnings to Lebanese Civilians This occurred after the Israeli military urged civilians in villages near Hezbollah-operated buildings or areas storing weapons to leave immediately. They emphasized this was for the residents’ safety. The NNA reported that many people in Beirut and other areas received evacuation messages via landlines. These messages, coming from Israeli sources, asked citizens to evacuate quickly. The agency described this…

New polls by The New York Times and Siena College show Republican candidate Donald Trump leading Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in Arizona, with a close race unfolding in Georgia and North Carolina. According to The New York Times, Trump holds an edge in the “Sun Belt,” a term referring to the southern U.S. states, including Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Several voters in the Sun Belt states noted that Trump improved their lives during his presidency, setting the stage for a highly competitive race in three key battleground states, according to the latest polls from The New York Times. The…

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty and Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib discussed recent developments in the Middle East, focusing on the Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon on Monday morning. During their meeting on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, both ministers condemned the attacks on Lebanese territory and called for respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Minister Abdel Aty emphasized that any threat to Lebanon’s security is a threat to the entire region. The two ministers agreed on the necessity of halting the ongoing Israeli aggression and urged influential nations to…

Max Verstappen, the Dutch Red Bull driver and three-time Formula 1 World Champion, has criticized the penalty he received for using offensive language, calling it “ridiculous” and hinting it could accelerate his departure from the sport. Verstappen finished second behind McLaren’s Lando Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix, the 18th round of the World Championship. However, the penalty imposed by the FIA (International Automobile Federation) for his use of inappropriate language during a live press conference continued to dominate the conversation. The 26-year-old driver expressed his frustration: “These kinds of things definitely affect my future. When you can’t be yourself…

Videos have surfaced on social media showing the first footage of Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, early Monday morning. The clips reveal missile strikes targeting various Lebanese regions and towns, including Al-Housh in the Tyre district and areas in the Bekaa Governorate. Israeli media reported that the attacks targeted Hezbollah’s long-range missile systems. Early Monday, the Israeli military announced it was conducting “intensive strikes” on Hezbollah targets. Key videos from the airstrikes show Israeli aircraft hitting multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Jabal al-Rihane, the outskirts of Al-Burj al-Shamali, Zibqin, Qasmiyeh, and northern Bekaa regions. Lebanese media confirmed that Israeli…