Author: Steven Sahiounie

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Zone of Interest is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer, who has said, “This is not about the past, it’s about now”. The film’s story mirrors the current story in Gaza, even though the film is set next door to the gas chambers at Auschwitz in the WW2 era. A German family with children live in a lovely home and garden right on the walls of Auschwitz. The father of the family is a Nazi officer, and the wife and children live a seemingly normal life while ignoring the deaths of thousands of…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On February 14, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least seven civilians, after Hezbollah rocket fire killed an Israeli soldier. In Souaneh, a woman was killed along with her two children. Rawaa al-Mohammed, and her two sons, Hassan Mohsen, 13, and Amir Mohsen, 2 were killed in their home. In Aadchit, one man was killed, and 10 others were injured by Israel. In another Israeli strike, two women, and four members of one family were killed by Israel, and none of those killed had any connection to Hezbollah. Israeli government spokesperson Ilana Stein told…

By: Mohammed Ali Shahin, journalist and economical expert Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East, has been making significant strides in diversifying its economy and attracting foreign investments. Over the past few years, the country has launched numerous initiatives and implemented reforms to reduce its dependency on oil and open up new avenues for economic growth. Let’s explore some of the latest developments in the Saudi economy. Vision 2030 – A Game-Changing Blueprint for the Future Launched in 2016, Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to transform its economy and society. Led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Palestinians sheltering in Rafah, the last remaining ‘safe-place’ in Gaza, are awaiting extermination at the hands of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the IDF orders to ‘evacuate’ over 1 million people. In this case, the term evacuate means exterminate. There is nowhere to go. Some have wondered if they might be forced to walk to the north of Gaza, but that area is bombed to the ground by the IDF. Any remaining structures that could have been used to shelter have been demolished by the IDF engineering…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On February 6, the Houthis of Yemen fired missiles on two civilian ships in the Red Sea. The group are attacking ships as they pass by Yemen as a protest to the US-supported Israeli genocide ongoing in Gaza. The Houthis are one group among many resistance groups calling for the end of the occupation of Palestine, and demanding an end to the US-supported attack on Gaza by Israel. The US and their allies have attacked 36 sites in Yemen claiming that was in retaliation for a strike by a resistance group in Iraq on…

By: George.E. Alison, journalist and economical expert In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, 2024 is shaping up to be another dynamic year filled with both promise and uncertainty. From the meteoric rise of new altcoins to regulatory crackdowns and technological advancements, the crypto landscape continues to captivate investors, technologists, and policymakers alike. Altcoins: A Diverse EcosystemWhile Bitcoin remains the undisputed king of cryptocurrencies, the burgeoning altcoin market has been making waves of its own. From meme-inspired tokens like Dogecoin to innovative projects like Solana and Avalanche, the altcoin ecosystem is more diverse than ever before. One notable trend in 2024…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator US President Joe Biden is facing the most difficult election campaign of his life. His opponent, former President Donald Trump is leading in the polls, and most analysts expect that Trump will win in November 2024 by a landslide against Biden. Even most Democrats doubt Biden could win, and many Democrats have even gone so far as to suggest he withdraw from the race, and let another person take a shot at winning. In the American football jargon of the NFL, the “Hail Mary” pass is a long thrown football by the quarterback, when…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, said “We are not looking for a war with Iran.” He added, “What we want is a stable, secure, prosperous Middle East, and we want these attacks to stop.” Kirby was referring to the January 28 drone attack on Tower 22, killing three US troops and wounding at least 34 at their living quarters in a secretive outpost on the Jordan-Syria border near Iraq. Kirby forgets the White House policy on the Middle East promotes chaos and death. The 350 US Army and Air Force troops…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator “There was no such thing as Palestinians,” said Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, in an interview with The Sunday Times on June 15, 1969. In March 2023, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, denied the existence of a Palestinian people or nationhood just weeks after calling for a Palestinian town to be “erased.” 137 countries worldwide (70%) have recognized Palestine. In 2014 the EU voted to ‘Recognize Palestine in principle’. Within Europe as a whole, only the Czech Republic, Iceland, Malta, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Ukraine have recognized Palestine. We know that the…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator US President Joe Biden is set to lose American military presence in both Iraq and Syria because of his unconditional support of the Israeli genocide committed against the Palestinians in Gaza. After a long series of US attacks on targets in Iraq, the Iraqi government had asked the US military to leave. Yesterday, US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski handed a letter to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein which set forth a plan for the two nations to discuss the end of a US-led military coalition in Iraq. 150 attacks have been launched against…