Monthly Archives: May 2023

2023-05-24: News Headlines

Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). Military Situation In Syria On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Walt Zlotow (2023-05-24). Pentagon Keeping America Safe… Blowing Up Syrian Sheepherder, Father of Ten. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). CENTCOM Lied About Drone Strike in Northwest Syria That Killed a Civilian. news.antiwar.com US Central Command claimed they killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in a May 3 drone strike when announcing it on Twitter even though they had no confirmation of who died, CNN reported Tuesday. The victim of the drone strike turned out to be 56-year-old Lotfi Hassan Misto, a father of 10 who was killed while …

Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Infamous Saudi Cleric Moved Out From Syria's Greater Idlib — Reports. southfront.org Abdullah al-Muhaysini as seen in a propaganda video. | Infamous Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini has moved from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is ruled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), to neighboring Turkey, several Syrian opposition sources revealed on May 22. | Al-Muhaysini arrived in Syria 2013 to support efforts to overthrow the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The cleric quickly aligned himself with jihadist groups, includin…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Syrian Gunfire Target Israeli Drone Operating Over Golan Front. southfront.org St. Inigoes, Md. (June 27, 2005) — A "Skylark" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on display at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain. | On May 24, gunfire from Syria territory targeted a drone of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that was operating over the Golan Heights front. | In a statement, the IDF said that the drone was conducting "routine surveillance activity"

teleSUR (2023-05-24). Venezuelan Ambassador Delivers Credentials In Brazil. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's ambassador to Brazil, Manuel Vadell, delivered his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, accrediting himself to the Brazilian government. | RELATED: | "Ambassador Manuel Vadell has delivered credentials to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accrediting himself before the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said via Twitter. | At the P…

Staff (2023-05-24). Ukraine's ambassador to the US confronted at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C. today. youtube.com "Your Interior Ministry maintains a kill list of journalists and my partner here, Anya Parampil, is on it!" Max Blumenthal and Parampil confront Ukraine's ambassador to the US at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C., today. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews

ecns.cn (2023-05-24). China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrives in New York. ecns.cn China's new ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng vowed to face up to the current difficulties within China-U.S. relations and live up to his mission when he arrived in New York on Tuesday, assuming the position as the country's 12th envoy to the U.S.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Iran Appoints Ambassador To Saudi Arabia. southfront.org Alireza Enayati, Via Twitter. | On May 23, Iran appointed Alireza Enayati, a veteran diplomat, as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia after resuming bilateral relations two months ago. | Enayati served as Iran's ambassador to Kuwait from 2014 to 2019. Later, he was director general of the Persian Gulf Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also previously served as assistant to the foreign minister, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. | Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on March 10…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-23). Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia following thaw in relations. peoplesdispatch.org The two regional powers—at loggerheads for the last seven years after Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr—officially re-established diplomatic relations after a historic deal mediated by China in March…

Rich Murphy (2023-05-23). Remarks from Xie Feng new Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. america.cgtn.com New Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng met with Chinese and foreign reporters at the arrival hall in the JFK International Airport in New York. Here are his remarks.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Hezbollah Showcases Chinese-Made Mine Clearing System For First Time (Video). southfront.org Screengrab, via Twitter. | Hezbollah reportedly showcased the Chinese-made GBP12 man-portable mine clearing system for the first during a recent The exercise was held at a camp near the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in the southern Lebanese town of Mleeta on May 21 to celebrate the Resistance and Liberation Day. | The GBP12 consists of a rocket boos…

Abdul Rahman (2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis? peoplesdispatch.org Political groups and parties elected to the parliament in the last elections were first unable to cobble up a majority, and after Michel Aoun's term ended in October, no cabinet could be formed without a president. However, over the past few months, the candidature of Suleiman Frangieh for president has gained traction…

Staff (2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The Jeddah declaration adopted at the end of the recently concluded 32nd summit of the League of Arab States urged "all Lebanese parties to dialogue in order to elect a president of the republic who fulfills the aspirations of the Lebanese people" and who can assure regular functioning of the constitutional institutions along with policies …

Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Israeli Army Drops Leaflets Over Lebanon Warning People Against Approaching Frontline (Photos). southfront.org

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2023-05-23: News Headlines

krish-rad_ind (2023-05-23). Railway of Resistance: A grand project to connect Iran, Iraq, Syria. thecradle.co

Ian Sinclair (2023-05-23). The US Occupation of Syria That 'Never Happened'. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-23). Netanyahu Government Says Doubled Airstrikes in Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel's defense minister said Monday that the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled airstrikes in Syria since taking power in late December 2022. "Since I took office, the number of Israeli strikes against the Iranians in Syria have doubled," Israeli Defense Yoav Gallant said. While Israel frames its airstrikes in Syria as operations …

infobrics (2023-05-23). Ukraine's plan to attack Russian forces in Syria shows desperateness. infobrics.org Kurdish-led SDF implicated in plan to attack Russian forces.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-23). Military Situation In Syria On May 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 23, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On May 22, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kafr Taal area; | On May 22, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Fatira area; | On May 22, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the al-Bara area; | On May 22, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA…

Editor (2023-05-22). U.S. post-9/11 wars caused 4.5 million deaths, displaced 38-60 million people, study shows. mronline.org Wars the U.S. waged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused at least 4.5 million deaths and displaced 38 to 60 million people, with 7.6 million children starving today, according to studies by Brown University.

ecns.cn (2023-05-23). China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrives in New York. ecns.cn China's new ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng vowed to face up to the current difficulties within China-U.S. relations and live up to his mission when he arrived in New York on Tuesday, assuming the position as the country's 12th envoy to the U.S.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-23). Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia following thaw in relations. peoplesdispatch.org The two regional powers—at loggerheads for the last seven years after Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr—officially re-established diplomatic relations after a historic deal mediated by China in March…

Rich Murphy (2023-05-23). Remarks from Xie Feng new Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. america.cgtn.com New Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng met with Chinese and foreign reporters at the arrival hall in the JFK International Airport in New York. Here are his remarks.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-23). Military Situation In Yemen On May 23, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 65 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | "My country supports the separation of Yemen. Any compromise in Yemen must include the issue of the south and refer to issuing a new plan according to the UN Security Council resolution", Richard Oppenheim, British Ambassador to Yemen said in an interview with the Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat. | MORE ON THE TOPIC:

MEE, agencies (2023-05-22). Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia following March diplomatic deal, reports say. middleeasteye.net Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia following March diplomatic deal, reports say | Ambassador Alireza Enayati served as Iran's envoy to Kuwait from 2014 to 2019 | Mon, 05/22/2023 – 21: 17 | An Iranian woman walks past an Iranian flag painted on a wall in a street in Tehran, on 10 April 2023 (AFP) | Nearly two months after Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-05-23). Germany informs Lebanon of arrest warrant on governor Central Bank. plenglish.com Beirut, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Germany verbally informed Lebanon of an arrest warrant against the governor of the Central Bank of that Arab country, Riad Salameh, the press on Tuesday reported.

Staff (2023-05-22). Headlines for May 22, 2023. democracynow.org Ukraine Says It's Still Fighting for Bakhmut After Russia Claims Control, Zelensky Appears at G7 in Hiroshima; Biden OKs Training for Ukrainian Pilots on F-16 Jets, Conservative Party of Greek PM Mitsotakis Claims Bulk of Votes But Falls Short of Outright Victory, NYT Video Shows Greek Authorities Stranding Migrants at Sea, Including 6-Month-Old Infant, Israeli Forces Kill Another 3 Palestinians in West Bank; Extremist Minister Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa, Sudan's Warring Parties Sign One-Week Ceasefire, Agree to Allow Aid Workers to Operate, Bahrain and Lebanon to Restore Diplomatic Ties, U.S. Signs Secu…

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