Author: Steven Sahiounie

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…

Borrell: We Must Press Israel to End the War in the Middle East Josep Borrell, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief, stated that the cost of the absence of peace in the Middle East is exorbitant and intolerable, calling for pressure on Israel to stop the war in the region. Borrell emphasized that the conflict in the Middle East has international implications, and the international community cannot remain passive. He noted that the number of casualties in Lebanon is very high, with airstrikes killing over 3,500 people. He added that Lebanon is on the brink of collapse, with dozens of villages…

Pedersen Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon to Protect Syria from Regional Escalation The UN Envoy for Syrian Settlement, Geir Pedersen, emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting the importance of preventing Syria from being dragged into the escalating conflict in the region, which has reached a critical juncture. Pedersen stated in a media briefing in Damascus following discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad: “It is evident that we have all reached a very critical moment in the region, and I believe we are all closely monitoring what is happening in Gaza and…

Urgent Meeting of the Arab League to Discuss Israeli Threats Against Iraq In light of recent developments in the Middle East, an emergency meeting of the Arab League was held to discuss Israeli threats against Iraq. The meeting, which brought together the permanent representatives, was in response to an Iraqi request to address the Israeli threats aimed at escalating tensions in the region. In recent years, Iraq has seen an increase in armed attacks and terrorist activities linked, in one way or another, to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some journalistic sources and security reports have pointed to Israeli involvement in these…

Calls for the International Court to Use “Interpol” for Arresting “Netanyahu” and “Gallant” Following the issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court against the Israeli Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu” and his former Defense Minister “Yoav Gallant,” the Arab Organization for Human Rights in the UK has welcomed the decision. They considered it a first step towards eradicating the culture of impunity that political leaders and military commanders in the occupation government have enjoyed for decades, thanks to unlimited support from the United States and other countries. They also called upon the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to…

The Iranian Nuclear Issue Cannot be Resolved with Phony Confrontations The Chinese envoy to international organizations in Vienna called for avoiding confrontation regarding Iran’s nuclear program during a meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. “Li Sang” stated at the Board of Governors meeting: “Beijing welcomes cooperation between Iran and the IAEA in resolving the remaining security issues.” Furthermore, he mentioned that China highly values the positive interactions between the IAEA Director General “Rafael Grossi” and the Iranian side, as well as the positive outcomes achieved during Grossi’s meeting with Iran last week. He added:…

Peskov: No Military Draft Considered Due to High Voluntary Enlistment Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesperson, has confirmed that the authorities are not considering any form of military conscription, given the substantial number of volunteers and the benefits and wages offered to those volunteering for military operations in Ukraine. Peskov noted that hundreds of men are volunteering daily for the military operation, negating any need for a draft or mandatory call-up for service. The Russian Ministry of Defense provides extensive social benefits to volunteers and their families, which include, among the highest pay in the country, free apartments, free university admission…

Steven Sahiounie , journalist and political commentator Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had though the was far, far above the law, and that regardless of whether Joe Biden, or Donald Trump held the Oval Office, he would be safe. But, now he is at risk of serving time in prison either in The Hague, or in Israel. He needs a hiding place, and Washington, DC might be his best bet. On November 21, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges by the State of Israel. The court also issued warrants of arrest for Netanyahu and…