The government of Benin announced today, Sunday, that a limited military coup attempt was foiled after a group of soldiers seized the national television station and announced the "removal" of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of state institutions. Details of the Attempt and Government Response: Coup Announcement: A group of military personnel, calling themselves the " Military Committee for Refoundation ," appeared on state TV early Sunday, announcing Talon's dis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he had a "very constructive" phone call with US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Discussions centered on how to ensure Russia adheres to any potential peace agreement, emphasizing his determination to continue working with the US. These talks, which included Ukrainian officials participating remotely from Miami (Florida) for the third day, coincided with the continuation of wide

Israeli media outlets reported today, Thursday, the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the so-called "Popular Forces," by an armed group in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. An Israeli source confirmed that Abu Shabab was transferred to Soroka Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Israeli assessments suggest the incident is an internal conflict and was not orchestrated by Hamas , contrary to some reports coming from the Gaza Strip. Background of the "Popular

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated today, Thursday, that Russia will establish control over the Donbas region "by any means possible," as he commented on the ongoing negotiations regarding a peace plan for Ukraine. Putin explained that the US side divided the 27 points of US President Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan into four packages and proposed discussing them separately. He noted that the US proposals, which were based on prior understandings with Trump during t

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed today, Wednesday, that the ongoing talks with Israel within the framework of the Ceasefire Committee do not amount to "peace negotiations." Salam explained to journalists that the purpose of the " Ceasefire Committee " is to provide the "forum... to implement the declaration of cessation of hostilities." He clearly added: " We have not yet reached the stage of peace talks ." These statements come in response to Israeli Prime Mini

Egypt denied today, Wednesday, through its State Information Service (SIS), that there is any coordination with Israel to reopen the Rafah Crossing for residents of the Gaza Strip in the coming days. This denial comes in response to an earlier announcement by the Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities (COGAT) , who stated that the Rafah Crossing would be opened in the coming days for the purpose of " departure only " from the Gaza Strip to Egypt. The Israeli official a

A marathon five-hour talk in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Envoy Steve Whitkoff, accompanied by Jared Kushner, concluded without achieving any significant breakthrough on a peace plan for Ukraine. Despite this, Russian negotiators described the meeting as "fruitful." The Disagreement: Kremlin senior aide Yuri Ushakov stated that the talks were " constructive " but admitted, " We have not yet reached a consensus formula ," noting that President Putin

The US Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, accompanied by Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to travel to the Russian capital, Moscow, today, Tuesday. This diplomatic mission comes as the White House expresses "great optimism" about the possibility of reaching an agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Witkoff is slated to meet with Russian President, Vladimir Putin , who maintains a rigid stance regarding ending the conflict, more than t

The "Sumoud" (Steadfastness) Civil Democratic Alliance for Revolutionary Forces strongly condemned the bombing carried out by a Sudanese Army drone in the Kamo area of South Kordofan (Nuba Mountains). 1. Incident Details and Condemnations Condemning Party Details of Condemnation and Accusation "Sumoud" Alliance Stated the bombing led to the "martyrdom of 45 civilians in a horrific crime," describing it as a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a direct t

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially submitted a request for a pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday. This request follows direct American calls to consider such a move. 1. The American Context and Call for Pardon Trump's Letter: US President Donald Trump sent a letter to President Herzog in early November, explicitly calling for consideration of granting a pardon to Netanyahu. Trump's Justification: Trump’s letter stated that: Pardoning Netany

US media reported on Thursday that the Afghan national suspected of carrying out the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington previously worked with US forces in Afghanistan before being evacuated to the United States. 1. Suspect's Identity and Background Suspect's Identity: An Afghan migrant, 29 years old, named Rahmanullah Lakanwal . Previous Work: He worked with the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ), the US military, and other government agencies in Kandaha

In the first official comment from the Muslim Brotherhood following US President Donald Trump's announcement to begin steps to classify the group as a "terrorist entity," the London front of the group, led by Salah Abdel Haq, confirmed the news and announced that it is striving to use all available legal means to challenge these procedures. 1. London Front's Stance and Legal Action Alleged Threats: The front called on Washington to adhere to its principles of due legal proce

A group of military personnel in Guinea-Bissau announced "full control" over the country "until further notice," after arresting the outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló inside the Presidential Palace in the capital, Bissau. The military announced the suspension of the electoral process and the closure of borders, pending the results of the presidential and legislative elections held on Sunday. 1. Coup Details and Arrests Announcement of Control: The military, in a statem

Three informed sources revealed that the US-backed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, is derived from a Russian document sent to President Donald Trump’s administration last October. 1. Revelation of the Russian Basis of the Plan Source of the Plan: Sources told Reuters that the Russians sent the document, which included Moscow's conditions for ending the war (such as ceding large areas of land in eastern Ukraine), to senior US officials in

Masad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for African and Arab Affairs, affirmed that Donald Trump has made achieving peace in Sudan a priority. 1. Washington's Peace Plan and Truce Strong Plan: Boulos explained that Washington presented a peace plan with a "strong formulation," but it was not accepted by either the Sudanese Army (SAF) or the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) . Hope for Acceptance: Boulos expressed hope that the two conflicting parties would accept the "co

Following the assassination of Haitham Al-Taba’tabai, referred to in Israeli circles as "Hezbollah's Chief of Staff," in an Israeli raid on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, the party is expected to choose a new prominent figure to assume the position. The newspaper Israel Hayom reviewed the most prominent candidates based on Israeli assessments: 1. Frontrunners and Most Influential Candidates Candidate and Nickname Current Position/Description Additional Notes Moham

The Israeli military is undergoing a series of high-level leadership decisions and actions related to the investigation into the events of October 7, 2023. 1. Defense Minister's Decisions Channel 12 reported on Monday that Defense Minister Yisrael Katz issued two key decisions: Appointment Freeze: He froze all appointments in the Israeli military for 30 days . Committee Review: He ordered a review of the committee that handled the military's internal investigations into th

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that the decision to launch attacks on the Gaza Strip is "independent," seemingly refuting reports that Israel had received a "green light" from the US on Saturday. Escalation in Gaza Accusing Hamas: Netanyahu claimed that "Hamas does not stop violating the ceasefire," pointing to "several attempts by them to infiltrate our territory behind the Yellow Line and try to harm our soldiers." Forceful Response: Netanyahu

The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of military operations related to Venezuela in the coming days, coinciding with the US military deploying more forces to the Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration is escalating its pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military Escalation and US Objectives Force Build-up: A military build-up has been underway in the Caribbean for months. The largest US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed: "We must do everything to strengthen our defenses in the face of Russian attacks," urging allies to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems and missiles following a Russian strike on an apartment building in Ternopil that killed 33 people. Controversy over Trump's Peace Plan US Split: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted the proposed plan is "drafted by the United States" and is "based on input" from both Russia and