Author: Steven Sahiounie

Hezbollah recently announced that it had targeted Israel’s Ramat David Airbase and military industry complexes with “Fadi 1” and “Fadi 2” rockets, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on various Lebanese regions that caused civilian casualties. What are the capabilities of the Fadi rockets? Hezbollah used the Fadi 1 and Fadi 2 rockets for the first time in these strikes against Israeli targets. Here are the key specifications: Both models are equipped with GPS guidance systems, enhancing their precision in targeting. Origin of the name “Fadi” The rockets are named after Fadi Hassan Tawil, a Hezbollah fighter who was killed in…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to take decisive action in response to Hezbollah’s recent attacks, emphasizing his determination to ensure the safety of northern Israeli residents. Netanyahu stated, “Over the past few days, we’ve delivered a series of strikes to Hezbollah that they couldn’t have imagined. If Hezbollah doesn’t get the message, I guarantee they will.” He highlighted that no country would tolerate attacks on its citizens and cities, signaling that Israel will continue its military operations until the threat subsides. The tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have escalated in recent days, with Israel launching strikes that…

During the trophy presentation ceremony for the Egyptian Premier League, a video captured the league shield breaking into two pieces in the hands of Al Ahly captain, Mohamed El-Shenawy, sparking widespread reactions on social media. As El-Shenawy lifted the trophy, it split in half, leaving players and fans in surprise. Despite attempts by the Al Ahly team to put the shield back together, they were unsuccessful. The team decided to continue celebrating with the two broken parts. The newly designed league shield was crafted in England and handed over to Al Ahly for the first time. However, the incident has…

The Egyptian Ministry of Health recently provided an update on the ongoing gastroenteritis cases in Aswan. Reports surfaced from the Abu El-Rish village and nearby areas, with an increase in symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea starting around September 11, 2024. In response, the ministry’s Preventive Medicine Department immediately launched an investigation. Health officials focused on three primary actions to contain the situation. First, they collected water samples from 103 drinking stations across Aswan. Early results confirmed that the water had no microbiological or chemical changes, ensuring it was safe. Meanwhile, teams visited hospitals to monitor patients, ensuring they received…

At least 51 people were killed, and 20 others injured in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, reportedly caused by a methane gas leak. The explosion occurred in the second and third sections of a mine operated by the Madanjoo company. Iranian state television stated that a total of 69 workers were inside these sections at the time of the explosion, which happened on Saturday around 9 PM (1730 GMT). The deadly incident took place at a coal mine located in Tabas, about 540 kilometers southeast of Tehran. Following the explosion, emergency personnel were dispatched to the…

Vinícius Júnior came off the bench to score a goal and provide an assist, leading Real Madrid to a dominant 4-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday. The defending champions continued their strong form in the Spanish top flight with a convincing performance. Despite Real Madrid controlling much of the match, they fell behind in the 54th minute when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois mistakenly turned a low cross from Geoffrey Kondogbia into his own net. Just four minutes later, Real Madrid responded with an equalizer. Dani Carvajal struck from close range after a precise cross from Jude Bellingham in…

The “deep state” is the real source of power in Washington, the Russian foreign minister has saidRussian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The outcome of the election doesn’t matter, Lavrov added, because Washington is controlled by the “deep state.” Speaking to reporters in Vladivostok earlier this month, Putin claimed that while he previously favored US President Joe Biden, he would root for Harris since Biden endorsed her after suspending his campaign in July. Harris “laughs so infectiously” that it suggests “everything is going well for her,” he added. Putin’s ‘endorsement’ immediately…

Among the continent’s top-50 lenders, every fifth card came from Sber as of last yearRussian state-run lender Sber (formerly Sberbank) is the largest issuer of bank cards among European financial institutions, its press service announced on Friday. It cited data from the latest Nilson Report, a US-based analytical firm specializing in the card and mobile payment industry. The report shows that as of the end of 2023, Sber led by a huge margin, both in the number of bank cards in circulation and the volume of POS transactions on the continent. Out of 920 million cards issued by the top-50…

A dry cargo carrier delivering missiles and ammunition to Kiev was struck, the Defense Ministry has claimedThe Russian military has hit a ship that was transporting Western-made munitions to Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. It added that it has conducted another series of strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry claimed that Russian warplanes, drones, missiles, and artillery forces destroyed two Ukrainian ammo depots and “struck a dry-cargo carrier with missiles and ammunition, provided to the Kiev regime by Western countries.” Officials did not say how badly the ship was damaged or where…

Authorities in Gaza have accused the IDF of committing a “horrific massacre” at the al-Falah schoolAt least 21 people, including 13 children, have been confirmed killed by an Israeli drone strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, the enclave’s government has said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims that Hamas was operating a command center in the building. The strike took place at the al-Falah school in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on Saturday morning. Six women and a three-month-old baby were also among the victims, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. At least 30 people were…