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LEBANON TURMOIL – RESIGNATION OR HIBERNATION
Posted on: 31 Oct 2019
The Lebanese Prime Minister finally sends his resignation to President Michael Owen after a series of intense protests. Prime Minister Hariri says the resignation will be a blow to the country. Before his resignation, Saad Hariri also contacted President Michael Aoun and Hezbollah. These contacts, however, did not bring any benefit to Hariri. Resignation does not mean that Saad Hariri will disappear from politics. In government circles, his influence will be sustained to some extent. Political analysts say that Saad Hariri will work to review the deal with his Future…
TURKISH OFFENSIVE AND ISRAELI PANIC
Posted on: 28 Oct 2019
When Turkey launched its offensive against Kurd-administered areas of Northern Syria, it attracted sharp criticism from the world. The international community raised the concern on Operation peace spring amid expected civilian deaths and chaos in an already volatile region. Israel also raised serious concerns about Turkey’s hegemonic designs in the region. This article answers the question “Why Israel Supports Kurds?”. After a few days of Operation Peace Spring, the Israeli population unanimously condemned the Turkish offensive against Kurds. Israel’s political elite, military establishment and media outlets joined hands in condemning…
BAGHDADI’S DEATH – END OF ISIL?
Posted on: 28 Oct 2019
On Sunday morning, US President Donald Trump announced that US forces in northwestern Syria had killed ISIL leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. However, experts believe that despite Baghdadi’s death, ISIL is still a potential threat in Syria. Moreover, hundreds of ISIL fighters escaped the prison after Turkey launched an offensive against the Kurd militia. Experts opine that as Osama’s death did not kill Al-Qaeda, similarly Baghdadi’s death will also not completely neutralize ISIL. A senior Pentagon official told the RushHourDaily that US special forces and Kurdish forces jointly concluded the…
JOHNSON’S BREXIT – A ROADWAY TO NO-DEAL BREXIT OR ANOTHER REFERENDUM
Posted on: 18 Oct 2019
Boris Johnson has succeeded in signing a Brexit deal with the European Union. This deal was signed at the expense of unionist political leaders of Northern Ireland. This deal is a big victory for UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However, there is still uncertainty whether he will get this passed in the UK’s parliament or not. This article explains whether it is an effective Brexit deal or a roadway to no-deal Brexit. Britain’s conservative party is in alliance with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Members of DUP consider this deal…
IRAN’S OIL TRADE AND US MARITIME NAVIGATION
Posted on: 17 Oct 2019
Currently, China is the largest partner of Iran’s oil trade. US authorities are disturbed over the rising oil trade between Iran and China. In a recent move, the USA warned Chinese shipment companies to avoid carrying Iranian oil or else sanctions will be imposed. A US defense official told RushHourDaily on condition of anonymity that China’s behavior is dangerous and irresponsible. In May 2019, the US strengthened its sanctions on Iran to bring Iran’s oil trade to zero. The sanctions were imposed to counter Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile program…
