Author: Steven Sahiounie

AS Roma announced on Wednesday the dismissal of head coach and former midfield star Daniele De Rossi due to poor performance at the start of the season. Roma failed to secure a victory in their first four Serie A matches, recording three draws and one loss. This disappointing start placed the team 16th in the league standings, just two points above the relegation zone. In an official statement, Roma said, “De Rossi has been relieved of his duties as head coach.” The club added, “This decision is made in the best interest of the team to get back on track…

The US and EU are reportedly shifting towards a negotiated settlement for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driven by recent developments on the frontlines. Le Figaro claims that Western backers are reconsidering their stance after Kiev’s military setbacks. Quiet Discussions About Peace Talks After 30 months of war, the idea of a peaceful resolution is being discussed in the US, EU, and even Ukraine. According to Le Figaro, Russian forces are steadily advancing in Donbass, making it clear to the West that retaking Crimea and Donbass is likely beyond Ukraine’s reach. US Restrictions on Ukrainian Actions The US has reportedly blocked Kiev…

On Wednesday morning, the Israeli military confirmed the deaths of four soldiers, including a medic, during clashes in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday. Six additional soldiers were wounded in the fighting. Among the fallen were three soldiers from the Givati Brigade and a female medic from the Armored Corps. According to The Times of Israel, the medic, Agam Naim, became the first female soldier to be killed during Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza. This tragic incident brings the total number of Israeli military casualties since the start of the ground operations to 348. The attack also left a senior…

The New York Times recently reported that the wireless pagers, which exploded simultaneously in the hands of Hezbollah members on Tuesday, were manufactured in Taiwan and rigged with explosives by Israel before arriving in Lebanon. These explosions injured about 2,800 people and killed at least nine. Casualties and Responsibility The explosions caused the deaths of nine people and left around 2,800 injured, including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. The blasts occurred across multiple locations in Lebanon in what has been described as an unprecedented attack. Both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for the incident, but Israel has not…

On Tuesday, Egypt expressed its full support for Lebanon, emphasizing its commitment to protecting Lebanese sovereignty from any external interference. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Communicates Support Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held phone calls with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib to discuss the situation in Lebanon following a recent cyberattack that led to the destruction of communication devices across several regions in the country. In an official statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry shared that Abdel Aty conveyed directives from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to promptly reach out to Lebanon and express Egypt’s unwavering support. Commitment…

Several international airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Israel on Tuesday, following Hezbollah’s vow to retaliate for the “Pager Bombings.” Air France Cancels Flights According to Israeli media, Air France has canceled flights between Paris and Tel Aviv for 48 hours due to heightened security concerns. Lufthansa Group Suspends Flights The Lufthansa Group also declared a suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv and Tehran. The airline stated in an official release that its flights will bypass Israeli and Iranian airspace until September 19, citing rising security threats in the region. The company added that it…

The father of Swiss beauty queen Kristina Goksimovic, who was murdered by her husband, found her severed head in a trash bag. Kristina, aged 38, was killed by her husband, Mark Ripen, who dismembered her in February. Murder Details According to the British newspaper Daily Mail, Kristina’s father discovered the head when he noticed blond hair emerging from a black trash bag in the laundry room. Upon opening the bag, he found his daughter’s severed head inside. Events Leading to Discovery The father had been staying at Kristina’s home in Binningen, near Basel, Switzerland, unaware that Mark had used a…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside his children and business partners, launched a new cryptocurrency platform on Monday. However, details about the platform remain limited. Platform Overview The cryptocurrency project, announced during a two-hour online presentation, introduced a system allowing users to purchase “official coins” to vote on platform-related decisions. The launch proceeded as planned despite an alleged assassination attempt on Trump the previous day at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. World Liberty Financial The platform, named World Liberty Financial, aims to offer services based on decentralized exchange mechanisms. This system eliminates the need for intermediaries like…

Microsoft and UAE-based G42 have unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives focused on the responsible use of AI technologies. These initiatives prioritize privacy, security, and protection of individual rights to prevent misuse. Building on their strategic partnership announced earlier this year, the two companies will establish two new AI centers in Abu Dhabi. The first center is a joint venture between G42 and Microsoft, approved by the UAE’s Council for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology. This center will develop and implement best practices for AI, particularly in the Middle East and developing countries with less advanced digital infrastructure. The…

Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured in a wireless communication device explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, cited by Reuters, Amani sustained injuries after a pager device detonated. Security sources and eyewitnesses reported that hundreds of Hezbollah members in Lebanon were seriously injured when the wireless communication devices they were carrying exploded in southern Beirut. Initial reports indicate that the pagers exploded in areas including southern Beirut, Bekaa in eastern Lebanon, and the southern regions of Nabatieh, Hosh, Bint Jbeil, and Tyre.