Author: Steven Sahiounie

Kremlin Comments on Biden’s Alleged Permission for Deep Strikes into Russia In a significant geopolitical development, the Kremlin has responded to reports suggesting that U.S. President Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to target deep Russian territory with American-supplied missiles. Dmitry Peskov, the Russian presidential spokesperson, addressed these allegations by stating that the outgoing U.S. administration seems intent on escalating tensions in Ukraine. Peskov, in response to inquiries from journalists about any confirmation from the Kremlin regarding Biden’s decision, noted, “As you know, this matter is only published in Western media so far, but it’s clear that the administration in Washington…

Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Media Relations official, Mohammad Afif, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. According to a statement by the group, Afif was killed in the strike, which targeted a location in the Ras al-Nabaa neighborhood. Reuters, citing two security sources, also confirmed that Afif died in the attack. A security source reported that the airstrike hit an apartment housing the office of the Baath Party in Beirut. Multiple sources corroborated that the primary target of the Israeli strike was Mohammad Afif. Media outlets noted that the strike on Ras al-Nabaa came without prior warning from…

The Lebanese Army announced on Sunday that two of its soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike. The army accused Israel of directly targeting one of its military sites in southern Lebanon, where clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah are ongoing. In a statement, the army reported, “The Israeli enemy directly targeted an army position in the town of Al-Mari – Hasbaya, resulting in the death of one soldier and the injury of three others, one critically.” A subsequent statement confirmed the death of a second soldier who had been critically injured during the same strike on the military…

The Ukrainian leader is joking when he claims that his country is “independent,” the tech tycoon has suggested Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has an “amazing”sense of humor if he thinks that his country cannot be forced to the negotiating table by the US, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a close confidant of President-elect Donald Trump, has said. Speaking to Ukrainian radio on Saturday, Zelensky was asked whether he has been pressured by Trump to agree to peace talks with Russia. “We are an independent Ukraine,” Zelensky responded, adding that he “personally, in negotiations with the United States, and with Trump, [US President Joe] Biden, and…

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is a hotbed of graft, according to a US military report Corruption will be the “primary impediment” to Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery, the Pentagon’s inspector general has warned in a new report, which identified the country’s defense ministry as “a key player in many corruption scandals.” In a quarterly report to Congress published this week, Inspector General Robert Storch noted that “corruption continues to complicate Ukraine’s efforts to achieve its EU and NATO aspirations.” “Judges, politicians, and officials have been charged with corruption and the Ministry of Defense has been a key player in many corruption scandals,” the report stated, citing information…

Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that the US-based billionaire had held secret talks with Amir Saeid Iravani The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed media claims that the country’s ambassador to the UN held a secret meeting with US-based billionaire Elon Musk earlier this week. During his first term in office, President-elect Donald Trump pursued a ‘maximum pressure’ policy toward Tehran, taking multiple hostile steps against the Islamic Republic. Musk declared his support for Trump this July and emerged as one of the Republican’s top donors. Since the election on November 5, the tech tycoon has often been…

Egypt at the G20 Summit for the Fourth Time: A Commitment to Global Cooperation Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the G20 Summit scheduled for November 18-19, 2024. Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, announced that President El-Sisi is attending the summit at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This marks Egypt’s fourth overall participation in the G20 Summits. Egypt previously participated in the G20 Summit in 2016 during China’s presidency, in 2019 during Japan’s presidency, and in 2023 during India’s presidency, which…

Royal Madrid Contracts with “Alphonso Davies”: What About “Mendy” and “Garcia”? Journalistic reports have indicated that Real Madrid’s contract with Bayern Munich’s defender Alphonso Davies could put the future of French player Ferland Mendy and Spanish players Fran Garcia and Miguel Gutierrez in doubt. According to “Marca,” an agreement has been reached with Davies, but his agent has denied this information, clarifying that no agreement has been finalized yet and options remain open. On another note, newspapers have questioned the impact of Davies’ arrival on Mendy and Garcia should a contract be signed. The newspaper suggests that the club’s management…

Security Cooperation Strengthens: Syrian and Iranian Defense Ministers Meet in Damascus In a move to bolster security ties between the two nations, Syrian Defense Minister General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Army and Armed Forces, met with his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Iranian Defense Minister. The meeting focused on discussing methods of coordination and cooperation between the friendly armies, particularly in combating terrorism and its organizations in all its forms, as well as exchanging information on this matter. A formal reception took place at the Syrian Ministry of Defense building where,…

Martyrs and Wounded from the Lebanese Army in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Outpost In a recent escalation of tensions, the Lebanese Army has suffered casualties in an Israeli airstrike targeting a military center in Al Mari, located in southern Lebanon. A military source has confirmed to RT that at least two soldiers were killed and a third was critically injured in the attack. The Lebanese Army issued a statement verifying the fatalities, attributing them to a direct strike on their facility in the town of Al Mari. Reports from the field indicate that Israeli aircraft specifically targeted a military outpost…