Author: Steven Sahiounie

Explosions and gunfire echoed across Bamako, Mali’s capital, early Tuesday morning, according to a France-Presse correspondent. An anonymous gendarmerie official reported that unidentified armed men attacked at least one gendarmerie camp in Bamako. The shooting, which varied in intensity, began around 5:00 AM and was interrupted by occasional explosions. Black smoke was seen rising near the airport later in the morning. Mali, a country plagued by poverty, has been grappling with activities from militant and separatist groups. Since 2012, the country has faced a severe, multi-dimensional crisis, with deadly attacks from groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS, as well as…

Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump have called for him to use private security rather than relying solely on the Secret Service, following his second assassination attempt in two months. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Trump’s supporters on social media have suggested employing military veterans or even members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang as an alternative form of protection. Among those who commented was Robert O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL known for killing Osama bin Laden. On X (formerly Twitter), O’Neill wrote, “Maybe we should get private security for President Trump… for God’s sake.” Many…

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that it returned the body of Jordanian citizen Maher Al-Jazi to his family for burial. Al-Jazi was killed following an attack near the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Bridge), which links Jordan with the West Bank. The incident occurred on the Palestinian side of the bridge, under Israeli control. Ministry spokesperson Sufyan Qudah said the Jordanian government is working to secure the release of two other Jordanian citizens, Mufleh Al-Awdat and Hussein Al-Naimat. Israeli forces detained them after the same incident. Qudah emphasized that the Ministry is coordinating with relevant agencies for their…

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday that the United States is working with Egypt and Qatar to propose a new ceasefire in Gaza. The goal is to stop the fighting and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Miller noted that Washington is coordinating with mediators to ensure the proposal leads to a final agreement. He added, “We are moving quickly to advance the proposal but don’t have a specific timeline.” Israel’s Channel 12 reported that U.S. officials told American hostage families that the current plan, introduced in June, is no longer effective. The U.S.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims about resolving the war in Ukraine are simply “campaign messages.” Zelensky made these remarks during an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN. When asked about Trump’s statement that he could end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, Zelensky expressed confusion. He said, “I don’t understand because I don’t know what he means,” and stressed that such statements often come during election campaigns and are not always genuine. Zelensky and Trump have exchanged public criticisms regarding these comments. In March 2023, Trump claimed that if elected, he…

Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker of Liverpool has voiced his frustration over the increasing number of matches, highlighting that players’ opinions are often ignored. His comments came ahead of Liverpool’s opening game in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference before facing Italian side AC Milan, Alisson said, “Sometimes, no one asks the players for their opinions about the increasing number of matches.” He added, “Maybe our opinion doesn’t matter, but everyone knows how we feel about the added games. Everyone is exhausted.” Under the new format of the Champions League, each participating team will play at…

Former President Donald Trump has publicly shared, for the first time, the details of a recent assassination attempt against him. In an interview on X, Trump described the incident that took place while he was golfing on a Sunday morning. “I was playing golf with some friends, enjoying a peaceful and beautiful morning,” Donald Trump said. “Suddenly, we heard four or five gunshots fired into the air.” Trump praised the quick actions of the Secret Service agent who accompanied him. “We all got into the carts and moved swiftly. The agent did an excellent job,” he added. Trump also mentioned…

The U.S. Secret Service addressed a post by billionaire Elon Musk on X, where he claimed no assassination attempts had been made on President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk shared the post after authorities arrested a man suspected of plotting to kill former President Donald Trump near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course on Sunday. Musk, who owns X and leads Tesla, posted on Sunday, “No one’s even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala” along with an emoji expressing skepticism. Although Musk deleted the post, the Secret Service, responsible for protecting U.S. leaders, acknowledged the situation. A Secret Service…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the need for increased security personnel following the arrest of a suspect in an alleged assassination attempt targeting the Republican presidential candidate. In an interview broadcast on the platform “X,” Trump revealed that he had informed President Joe Biden about his request for more security team members, according to CNN. “President Biden was very kind. He called to check if I was okay. I told him that I need more people to protect me during the events I attend,” Trump explained. Trump attributed the recent assassination attempt, which marks the second such incident, to…

On Monday, the U.S. Secret Service, responsible for protecting high-profile political figures, revealed new information regarding the alleged assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Roth (58), who was arrested on Sunday, did not fire a weapon. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Roe stated that Roth was armed when a Secret Service agent discovered him and fired a warning shot. However, Roe confirmed that Roth did not fire at the former president. Jeffrey Feltre, an FBI official handling the investigation, clarified during a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida, that there is…