“Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.” Wikipedia Lent in 2024? Here’s Everything You Need to Know When It Starts and Ends Wed, Feb 14,Continue reading “Lent 2024”
Category Archives: Africa
Axis of Resistance and the Houthis Movement
“The Axis of Resistance (Persian: محور مقاومت, romanized: mehvar–e moqâvemat, Arabic: محور المقاومة, romanized: miḥwar al-muqāwamah) is an informal anti-Israeli and anti-Western political and military coalition led by the Iranian government. It includes the Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah and various militant groups in Palestine.” Axis of Resistance LeadersAli Khamenei (Supreme LeaderContinue reading “Axis of Resistance and the Houthis Movement”
Iran Proxies
CFR; “Fighters from Shiite Muslim–majority countries such as Iraq and Lebanon compose Iran’s main proxies, but groups in Sunni-majority Afghanistan, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Yemen have also formed associations with Iran.” “Council Foreign Relations: “In the four decades since its Islamic Revolution, Iran has formed and supported an expanding number of allied fighting forcesContinue reading “Iran Proxies”
Israel-Hamas, A Wider War
Hamas Terrorists Cells. Jerusalem Post: “Troops discovered a vast subterranean tunnel complex built by Hamas under Khan Yunis on Wednesday, the IDF announced. Located by the Commando Unit, the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit, and Special Forces units, the tunnel was connected to an extensive underground tunnel network beneath a civilian area in the city.” “AfterContinue reading “Israel-Hamas, A Wider War”
Middle East Global Conflict
“Two US troops suffer traumatic brain injuries in Iraq missile attack.” “Jan. 2020, after a similar attack with ballistic missiles launched by Iran more than 100 U.S. service members at al-Asad were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries. The attack on the Al Asad military base in northern Iraq was in retaliation for the U.S.Continue reading “Middle East Global Conflict”
Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran
US strikes Houthi sites amid Iran proxy attacks. Times of Israel: “Our information further indicates that [the] Wagner [Group], at the direction of the Russian government, was preparing to provide an air defense capability to either Hezbollah or Iran,” Kirby told reporters during a briefing.” By Jacob Magid and AFP White House says intel showsContinue reading “Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran”
Guinea Denounced Western Colonialism
Featured Image: Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters: “DAKAR, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that the Western model of democracy does not work for Africa, asContinue reading “Guinea Denounced Western Colonialism”
International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire
VOX Featured Image Times of Israel: “I would be very ashamed to show my face here today, after yesterday they murdered so many of our children, the elderly, women and helpless people,” she said of the pro-Palestinian activists. “I would be ashamed and stay home. I would also say ‘I’m sorry.’” Times of Israel: “SeveralContinue reading “International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire”
Eritrean asylum seekers clash with Police in Tel Aviv
BBC NEWS: “Prime Minister Netanyahu described African migrants as “illegal infiltrators.” “Israel is considering tough steps including the immediate deportation of Eritrean asylum seekers involved in riots in Tel Aviv on Saturday.” “Some 170 people were injured in violent clashes with police and in-fighting between groups of supporters and opponents of the Eritrean regime.” “PrimeContinue reading “Eritrean asylum seekers clash with Police in Tel Aviv”
Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave
Niger called for a One Million Man March to demand that France troops leave Niamey’s Capital. Women joined the One Million rally to raise their voices that France troops were not wanted in Niger. “NIAMEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital Niamey onContinue reading “Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave”
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