Author: Steven Sahiounie

Kurdish Autonomous Administration: Ready to Cooperate with Al-Sharaa Karim Qamar, the representative of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration in France, has affirmed that the statements made by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of “Hayat Tahrir al-Sham” and “Military Operations Administration” in Syria, are positive and can be built upon. In statements to “Al Arabiya/Al Hadath,” Qamar noted that the Autonomous Administration is going through a transitional period and that the operations administration needs time. He emphasized their readiness to cooperate with Al-Sharaa within the framework of a Syrian-Syrian dialogue. “Ready to Join the Army” Qamar also clarified that the Kurdish Autonomous Administration…

New Syrian Administration Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa Outlines Path to Elections and Constitution Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of the new administration in Syria, has announced that holding elections might take up to four years, while drafting a new constitution could require three years. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Al-Sharaa confirmed that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham would be dissolved, and the Defense Ministry would incorporate Kurdish forces. Al-Sharaa emphasized “We will not allow Syria to become a launchpad for attacks by the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party).” He added, “We are negotiating with the Syrian Democratic Forces to resolve the crisis in northeast…

Russia Rejects Trump’s Proposal to Delay Ukraine’s NATO Membership As newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump aims to end global conflicts, particularly the Russian-Ukrainian war, a new stance has emerged from the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clarified that Russia rejects Trump’s proposal to postpone Ukraine’s NATO membership for 20 years. In an interview with TASS agency on Sunday, Lavrov stated, “The leaks and Trump’s interview with Time Magazine on December 12 suggest freezing military operations along the front line and passing more responsibility to Europeans for confronting Russia.” He further added, “We reject the proposals made…

Israeli Minister: Jerusalem’s Gates Will Reach Damascus’s Gates In a highly controversial move, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque today with groups of settlers, where he performed prayers in the tunnels beneath the mosque. Karhi stated, “I prayed today in the tunnels under the Western Wall Plaza and prayed for the return of all the captives.” Referencing Jewish religious texts, Karhi proclaimed, “The future of Jerusalem’s gates that light our path is to reach Damascus’s gates.” Our correspondent reported that settlers engaged in dances and performed Talmudic rituals during the incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque on the fourth day…

Giant Sheep Puts America on High Alert: Cloning Scandal Unveiled In a story stranger than fiction, American authorities have been on high alert for months following the discovery that a farmer in Montana, identified as Arthur Schobarth, was cloning and selling giant sheep without government approval. The saga began when, in September last year, a U.S. court sentenced Schobarth to six months in prison for smuggling and cloning one of the world’s largest sheep breeds. According to U.S. media reports, court documents reveal that Schobarth smuggled “Marco Polo” sheep, an endangered species from Kyrgyzstan, into the United States. In 2015,…

Greece Rejects Proposed Maritime Agreement Between Turkey and Syria Greece has officially rejected Turkey’s intention to establish a maritime agreement with Syria, describing the Syrian government as a “transitional authority” unable to sign legally binding agreements. According to the Greek newspaper “eKathimerini” dated December 26, 2024, the Greek government issued a statement opposing Turkey’s efforts to negotiate a maritime deal with Syria. This statement came after Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced on Tuesday his country’s plan to begin discussions with Syria to delineate maritime boundaries. Greek diplomatic sources stated, “The situation in Syria is transitional and does not legitimize…

Rising Child Mortality Rates in Gaza Due to Cold Weather: UNICEF Warns The Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at UNICEF, Edward Beigbeder, has raised alarms about the increasing death toll among Palestinian children and infants living in tents and temporary shelters in the Gaza Strip due to plummeting temperatures. Beigbeder, quoted by UNICEF’s press office, stated, “The final days of the year suggest no end to the threats facing children in Gaza. Reports indicate at least 11 children were killed in attacks over the last three days, and now we are also witnessing children dying from…

Egypt Bans Entry of Palestinians from Syria and Four Other Arab Countries Recent reports have unveiled a decision by Egyptian authorities to prohibit Palestinians from entering Egypt if they are coming from Syria and four other Arab nations: Sudan, Libya, Iraq, and Yemen. This ban extends indefinitely, as per sources speaking to “Al Arabiya.net” and “Al Hadath.net”, marking a significant shift in Egypt’s immigration policy. Just days prior, similar measures were enacted against Syrians holding European, American, or Canadian residency permits, who are now required to obtain security clearance before entering Egypt. Further details reveal that the decision also includes…

China Imposes Sanctions on 7 US Military Companies Over Arms Sales to Taiwan The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that Beijing has decided to impose sanctions on seven US military companies due to their arms sales to Taiwan. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website, the decision to take countermeasures against these seven US military companies and their senior executives was made public. This move comes after the United States recently announced it would provide significant military aid and weapons sales to Taiwan. Under Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 15 of the People’s Republic of…

Mazloum Abdi: Ready to Integrate into the New Syrian Army with Resources for All Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has expressed readiness for the SDF to integrate into the new Syrian army, contingent upon negotiating a “suitable formula.” He stressed the importance of maintaining a united Syria where the political system’s shape is determined by the will of the people and the constitution. In an interview with “Asharq Al-Awsat” newspaper, Abdi indicated his “principle” willingness to hand over border security responsibilities to the new authorities in Damascus, warning of a potential catastrophe in the city…