Author: Steven Sahiounie

Messi’s Former Teammate Appointed as Inter Miami Coach The partnership between Argentine star Lionel Messi and his former teammate and compatriot Javier Mascherano has been renewed after the latter was appointed as the head coach of American club Inter Miami, succeeding Tata Martino. Inter Miami announced in a statement on Wednesday that Mascherano has signed a three-year contract with the team. The 40-year-old Argentine joins Inter Miami following his stint as coach of Argentina’s Under-20 national team and the Olympic team, and he will assume coaching responsibilities at the American club upon receiving his work documents. Mascherano will now coach…

Lavrov: Our Patience Will Run Out if Constantly Tested Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on Kyiv’s repeated targeting of Russian territory using long-range Western missiles, emphasizing that Russia’s patience would certainly run out if continuously tested. In a statement to journalist Pavel Zarubin, broadcast on Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov responded to Ukrainian attacks deep into Russian territory using long-range Western missiles, including American “ATACMS”: “We (in Russia) have many popular sayings (for example)… Measure seven times, cut once… The Lord was patient and commanded us to be patient.”He added, “Patience is necessary, but if it is tested endlessly, it…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect at 4 am, local time, on November 27. Israel carried out intensive airstrikes in Beirut prior to the deadline killing 18 people, and by the time the deal went into effect the smell of explosives was hanging heavy the air. By noon, the road leading south from Beirut were full of people anxious to return to their homes in the south, despite warnings from both Israeli and Lebanese authorities. Cars overflowing with people, and mattresses stacked high on the roofs, were in a traffic jam…

UNIFIL statement on attacks on the Lebanese Army UNIFIL is seriously concerned by numerous strikes on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) inside the Lebanese territories, despite their declared non-involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Hizbullah and Israel. The LAF has reported a series of Israeli strikes in recent weeks, resulting in the loss of personnel, damage to premises, and destruction of assets. Such attacks have claimed the lives of 45 LAF soldiers, according to the LAF. On behalf of the entire UNIFIL family, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro has expressed deepest condolences to the families of…

The new legislation reflects growing concern in Russia over demographics Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law banning the promotion of “childfree propaganda” on Saturday. The legislation penalizes anyone advocating the refusal to have children. Critics have said that it will not help with Russia’s demographic problems. The measure targets the spread of childfree ideology through media, films, advertising, and the internet, and aims to prevent the dissemination of materials that encourage the rejection of parenthood. It imposes fines on those found guilty of promoting the concept. Individuals could face penalties ranging from 50,000 ($480) to 100,000 rubles, while…

One of the facilities is reportedly set to host American nuclear weapons Multiple unidentified drones have been detected near three major UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which formerly hosted American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, the US Air Force (USAF) has confirmed. According to a spokesperson for the USAF’s European Command, small unmanned aerial vehicles were observed between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. The number of suspicious drones “fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration,” and it remains unclear whether they posed a hostile threat, the military…

Paris places no “red lines” on its support for Kiev, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Ukraine may use French missiles to attack targets in internationally-recognized Russian territory, without confirming whether such strikes have already taken place. In an interview due to be broadcast by British state broadcaster the BBC on Sunday, Barrot said that Paris does “not set and express red lines” on its support for Kiev, and that long-range strikes on Russian soil may be carried out by Ukraine “in the logics of self-defense.” France has provided Ukraine with an…

Scott Bessent raised money for Democrats before backing the president-elect’s “America First” brand of economic populism US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped George Soros’ former chief investment officer to lead the Treasury Department. Scott Bessent, who fundraised for Democrats during his time with the liberal financier, now backs Trump’s “America First Agenda,” according to the incoming president. Trump announced Bessent’s nomination on Friday, amid a series of other cabinet picks including Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary and former NFL star and Texas state lawmaker Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development Secretary. ”Scott has long been a strong advocate…

A gunman reportedly attacked a police patrol in the Rabiah neighborhood of Amman Three law enforcement officers have been wounded in a shootout around dawn near the Israeli Embassy in Amman, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported on Sunday. The suspected gunman was shot dead. The incident unfolded when the suspect opened fire on a police patrol and attempted to flee the scene, the agency said, citing Jordan’s Public Security Directorate. Officers engaged the attacker in a firefight, during which the gunman was killed, Petra reported. تغطية صحفية: سماع إطلاق نار في محيط سفارة الاحتلال في العاصمة عمان مع تواجد أمني…

Alarming Study Estimates the Number of Climate Change Victims by the End of the Century! A new study conducted by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry has revealed alarming estimates regarding the number of people who might die due to climate change by the year 2100. The research team used an advanced digital simulation to estimate deaths attributed to extreme temperatures and air pollution. The team’s analysis predicts that 30 million people could die by the end of the century due to climate change and air pollution. According to Dr. Andrea Pozzer, the team leader, approximately 1.6 million…