Author: Steven Sahiounie

Fahd Al-Muwallad, the Saudi international footballer, fell from his apartment balcony in Dubai and was admitted to intensive care. The Saudi Foreign Ministry confirmed this late Saturday, though the precise circumstances of the fall remain unclear. Official Responses The Saudi Consulate in Dubai stated on X (formerly Twitter) that it received notification about Al-Muwallad’s accident at his residence on Thursday, September 12. The consulate is working closely with Dubai Police and is monitoring Al-Muwallad’s health. Club and National Team Involvement Al-Muwallad was injured after playing for Saudi Arabia in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. He participated as…

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Sunday that the Israeli army recruits African asylum seekers for military service in Gaza. In exchange, they offer these individuals the promise of permanent residency in Israel. The army also tries to lure recruits with salaries equal to those of Israeli soldiers. Some of these African recruits have already taken part in key operations in Gaza. Since the war began on October 7, Israeli forces have lost more than 621 soldiers, and over 3,500 have been injured, according to the latest figures. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Sets Condition for Supporting Gaza’s “post-war day “…

Israeli media reported that one of the brigades independently dropped leaflets in the Al-Wazzani area of southern Lebanon. The leaflets urged residents to leave their homes. This action took place without the approval of the Israeli army. An Israeli army radio correspondent explained that the 769th Brigade under the Northern Command initiated the distribution. They did so without informing higher command. The army’s top leadership and political authorities were unaware of this move. As a result, the military has opened an investigation. The Israeli newspaper Maariv noted that the army admitted the decision bypassed command approval. The Northern Command is…

In a surprising twist, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may be open to freezing hostilities with Russia along specific sections of the front line, according to a report by the German tabloid Bild. This shift in strategy reflects an evolving approach to the conflict, with Zelensky allegedly preparing to present his revised plan to U.S. leaders in the coming weeks. Strategic Ceasefires and Long-Range Missiles The report suggests that Zelensky’s updated strategy revolves around two key components. First, Ukraine could accept localized ceasefires along certain parts of the frontline, effectively freezing the situation in those areas. Second, and perhaps more controversially,…

The former president has claimed that the Democrats would drag the US into World War IIIIn a fiery campaign rally in Las Vegas, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump painted a dire picture of the future, should his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, win the 2024 election. According to Trump, Harris’ leadership could bring the world to the brink of a catastrophic conflict with Russia, potentially igniting what he described as a “nuclear Holocaust.” A Bold Warning on Global Conflict Standing before a crowd of supporters, Trump didn’t hold back, stressing that “incompetent people” in Washington were pushing the U.S. toward…

The measure would help Poland’s neighbor call up more troops to fight Russian forces, Warsaw’s foreign minister has said In a bold and thought-provoking move, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrey Sibiga, has supported an idea by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski to cut welfare benefits for Ukrainian men of military age residing in the European Union. A proposal called upon to urge the latter to return home and call on military duty, it has opened up a wider debate about shared responsibility and sacrifice in times of conflict. Pragmatism vis-à-vis Military ReadinessAfter meeting his Ukrainian counterpart in Kiev, Sikorski underlined that…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Another American has been killed in cold blood by the Israeli government. On September 6, Aysenur Eygi of Seattle, Washington was killed by an American bullet fired by an Israeli sniper who stood on a roof above a crowd of peaceful protesters. The young college graduate and peace activist was targeted and assassinated by the colonial-settler government of Benjamin Netanyahu. She died brutally, from a rifle shot to her head, underneath an olive tree, the international symbol of peace. Olive trees and blood conjure up images of the Jewish settlers of the Occupied West…

On Saturday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce strongly objected to the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports. The Ministry urged Washington to promptly correct what it described as “violations.” China has called for the complete removal of all tariffs imposed on goods coming from China. The Ministry of Commerce added that Beijing would take necessary measures to firmly protect the interests of Chinese companies. In late August, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles. This move aligns with U.S. measures aimed at halting the influx of state-supported Chinese cars…

On Saturday, Israeli Channel 13 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to expand the military operation against Hezbollah in the north. Sources close to Netanyahu told Channel 13 that no specific date has been set for this operation. It could begin within weeks or even months. These sources also mentioned that the operation’s expansion depends on the Israeli military’s readiness and international political backing. Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Saturday, “It’s time for the north.” Gantz criticized Netanyahu’s government for neglecting northern residents. He called for decisive action against Hezbollah to ensure the safety of…

On Saturday, Egypt praised UN Secretary-General António Guterres for creating the position of UN Water Envoy. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi will assume this role starting in November 2024. Egypt and Germany’s Initiative In response, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Egypt, together with Germany, spearheaded a major initiative to prepare for the 2023 UN Water Conference. Consequently, this campaign successfully garnered support from 151 countries for the new UN Water Envoy position. Goals and Commitments The primary aim of this initiative is to assist member states, particularly those facing water scarcity, in achieving the sixth Sustainable Development…