Author: Steven Sahiounie

The Tesla CEO was reacting to a letter signed by two US Democratic Party senators Elon Musk has vowed to take action against those responsible for making false claims of his alleged ties to Russia. The South African billionaire made the threat in a post on his social media platform X on Saturday, saying, “I’m going to find out who’s making these accusations and nuke them.” His remarks come after US Democratic Party Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Jack Reed of Rhode Island called for an investigation into the tycoon’s alleged communications with Russian officials. In a letter to…

Karoline Leavitt served in the incoming president’s first administration President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Karoline Leavitt, the spokesperson for his 2024 campaign, will become the White House press secretary when he takes office in January. At just 27 years old, Leavitt will make history as the youngest person to hold the position. In a statement released on Friday, Trump praised Leavitt for her performance during his campaign. “Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign,” he said. “She is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence…

High-Level Iranian Military Delegation in Damascus for Strategic Meetings with Syrian Leaders In a development signaling a strengthening of bilateral ties and military cooperation between Iran and Syria, a high-level Iranian military delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The visit aims to hold discussions with senior Syrian political and military figures at a time when the region is witnessing significant geopolitical shifts, making defense collaboration between the two nations crucial. Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Defense Minister, leading a delegation comprising prominent military officers and Defense Ministry officials, touched down in Damascus to discuss several key issues: Following…

Ronaldo on the Thousandth Goal: “It’s No Longer an Obsession Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese star and captain of Saudi club Al Nassr, has expressed his acceptance of potentially not reaching the 1000th goal in his illustrious football career, especially as he approaches his 40th birthday. This statement came during a ceremony where he was honored with the “Platinum Quinas” award by the Portuguese Football Federation, in recognition of his remarkable journey with the Portuguese national team, where he has played in 216 matches. Ronaldo mentioned that the idea of reaching 1000 goals was part of his ambitions, having previously declared…

Netanyahu’s Strategic Focus on Southern Syria: Challenges and Concerns In the midst of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be setting his sights on Southern Syria as part of a strategic security plan aimed at enhancing Israel’s regional security. This plan is based on the perception that Syria, particularly its southern region, forms a significant part of the equation of Iranian threats and resistance from Hezbollah in the area. Breaching the Peace Recent developments have shown Israeli forces entering Syrian territory without arms, thereby violating the 1974 border demarcation agreement between the two…

A Swedish Minister’s Peculiar Phobia: No Bananas Allowed in Her Meetings In the world of politics, where daily challenges and complex issues accumulate, sometimes bizarre and puzzling stories come to light, making us ponder the depths of human fears. One such story involves a Swedish minister who completely refuses the presence of bananas in her meetings or rooms. Swedish newspapers have reported that government officials have been instructed to remove any bananas from the vicinity where the Swedish Minister of Gender Equality, Paulina Brandberg, will be present. The Swedish newspaper Expressen disclosed leaked emails requesting Brandberg’s staff to clear any…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator “From our side, we must do everything so that this war ends next year, ends through diplomatic means,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a radio interview aired on Saturday, according to the Guardian. Zelenskyy admitted the situation on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine was dire as Russia made strategic advances. He added that the war will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have after president-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on January 20, 2025. On Friday, Zelenskyy spoke by phone with Trump, and said, “I didn’t hear anything that goes against our position.” Trump said in…

By: Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On November 12, US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he had picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be his upcoming administration’s special envoy to the Middle East. Witkoff is a New Yorker, Jewish, a successful real estate executive, and a personal friend of Trump. While the exact details of what Trump wants to accomplish in the Middle East are yet unknown, he has repeatedly said he wants peace. However, to accomplish peace, he would need to partner with a different Prime Minister in Israel than Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is not seen as…

Israel conducted 13 airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday, targeting strategic locations and intensifying the ongoing conflict. According to the National News Agency (NNA), Israeli fighter jets launched powerful strikes along the Hadi Nasrallah Highway, marking the thirteenth airstrike on this area. Another intense airstrike reportedly struck the Lailaki region near the Lebanese University, with multiple missiles hitting the area. The airstrikes began after Israeli forces issued warnings for residents to evacuate several buildings in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israeli military claimed that these operations targeted Hezbollah facilities and interests in the densely populated neighborhoods. Lebanese authorities…

A U.S. federal jury has awarded $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, holds CACI Premier Technology, a contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense, accountable for the abuse these individuals suffered during 2003 and 2004. The jury determined that each of the plaintiffs—Suhail Al-Shimari, a middle school principal; Asaad Al-Zubaie, a farmer; and Salah Al-Ajeeli, a journalist—would receive $14 million in compensation. The men initially filed their lawsuit in 2008, citing the U.S. Alien Tort Statute, which permits non-U.S. citizens to bring claims in…