Author: Steven Sahiounie

Clashes Threaten Water Supply for Millions in Aleppo and Its Countryside The Aleppo Water Establishment has warned of the dangers of ongoing clashes around the “Al-Khafsa” water station, which could lead to a water cut-off for over 4 million residents in Aleppo. In its statement, the establishment reported that one of its employees lost his life due to clashes near the “Al-Khafsa” station, which is the main water supply for Aleppo. The statement further explained that continued fighting might force technical staff to leave the stations, leading to a complete shutdown of water services across the city. The Aleppo Water…

Who is Anis Khataab, the New Head of Syrian Intelligence? Sanctioned by the UN Security Council – From General Security to Syrian Intelligence, “Abu Ahmed Hudood” Steps Up The Syrian Military Operations Directorate announced today the appointment of Anis Khataab as the head of the General Intelligence Directorate in Syria. Anis Hassan Khataab’s name was included in the UN Security Council sanctions list in September 2014, accused of financing activities and operations of “Jabhat al-Nusra”. According to the official UN website, Khataab became the administrative emir of Jabhat al-Nusra in 2014, having previously been a member of the group’s Shura…

Turki Al-Sheikh Tops Influential List in American Magazine Turki Al-Sheikh, the head of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has emerged as the most influential figure in the world of boxing according to the 2024 list published by the renowned American sports magazine, “Sports Illustrated.” The list highlighted several achievements of Turki Al-Sheikh, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency, stating: “His Excellency, Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), topped the list of the most influential figures in the world of boxing for 2024, according to Sports Illustrated (SI),…

China’s Comment on Trump’s Threat to Regain Control of the Panama Canal In response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to take back control of the Panama Canal from Panama, China has expressed its firm support for the Panamanian government’s sovereignty over the waterway. During a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning declared that Beijing “will always respect Panama’s sovereignty over the canal and recognize it as a permanently neutral international waterway.” This statement came after Trump accused Panama of charging “exorbitant fees” for U.S. ships to use the canal and suggested an increasing Chinese influence…

Biden Directs Pentagon to Continue Increasing Military Aid to Ukraine US President Joe Biden has announced that he has instructed the Pentagon to continue ramping up military support for Ukraine. In a statement released on Wednesday, Biden said, “In recent months, the United States has provided Ukraine with hundreds of intercept missiles, with more on the way.” He continued, “The US Department of Defense has been directed to increase arms shipments to Ukraine, and the United States will continue to work on strengthening Ukraine’s position as it defends itself against Russian forces.” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had previously announced…

Taxi Crashes into Crowd in New York City’s Herald Square On Christmas Eve, a devastating incident occurred in the heart of New York City when a taxi struck a group of pedestrians in Herald Square, Manhattan. According to Fox News, the accident took place around 4:00 PM local time (midnight Moscow time on December 26) near the bustling intersection known for its holiday shopping crowds. Six individuals were injured in this unfortunate event and were promptly transported to nearby hospitals with injuries varying in severity. As of now, details regarding the cause of the accident have not been disclosed. This…

Russia Rejects Any Ceasefire with Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has publicly stated Russia’s refusal to accept any ceasefire with Ukraine unless it addresses the fundamental causes of the conflict. According to Lavrov, a temporary halt in hostilities would only allow Ukraine to rearm and regroup, potentially leading to further escalation. Lavrov emphasized, “A ceasefire does not suit us because we need reliable and legally binding agreements that eliminate the root causes of the conflict. This includes European security, stopping NATO’s expansion, and the rights of Ukrainian residents who have chosen to return to Russia.” He further stressed the…

Ankara Might Assist in Printing New Syrian Currency Notes Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, has announced that Turkey might assist the new Syrian authorities in printing new banknotes. According to Turkish media reports, Uraloglu highlighted that Syrian currency has been printed abroad, and Turkey is prepared to help Syria in this regard. Coordination has already begun with the Turkish Foreign Ministry and the National Intelligence Directorate to move forward with this initiative. Uraloglu promised that Turkey would undertake the necessary work without delay to support the Syrian authorities. Currently, Syria circulates banknotes printed in Russia, including the…

Israeli Military Considering Large-Scale Attack on Yemen The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the Israeli military is contemplating launching a “large-scale attack on Yemen.” A senior Israeli official, quoted by the Authority, stated that “the Houthis decided to fire at Israel on their own initiative, without following Iranian directives.” Israel’s military is planning its fourth strike against the Houthis in Yemen With the Air Force, military, and Operations Division expanding their target lists across the country, according to a Tuesday evening news broadcast on “Kan.” The senior official told “Kan” that “the Houthis have significantly increased their attacks against Israel,…

Turkey Plans to Negotiate with Syria for an Agreement Similar to Libya Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced that his country is preparing to enter negotiations with Syria to delineate maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea, which could pave the way for new cooperation in energy exploration. In a statement to Bloomberg, Uraloğlu clarified that this potential agreement could contribute to “expanding influence zones” for both parties in the fields of energy exploration and natural resource exploitation, emphasizing that any future agreement would be formulated in compliance with international law. It is worth noting that Turkey had…