TRENDS

04

Oct

2020-election, Democrats, Donald Trump, Election, Joe Biden, POTUS, presidential election, Republicans, the United States

The Case for Joe Biden: America’s Straightforward Candidate

BY: Michael Robbins PEJOURNAL - Joe Biden is the Democratic Presidential candidate in the November 2020 election. He is not a new name in politics. His career has been lengthy, at times prolific, and despite what the critics on the right might say—he is a highly skilled diplomat and foreign affairs expert, especially when it comes to dealing with China and other big players on the international scene, as well as being able to locate other countries on the map. He has a sort of good-natured appeal for talking to leaders, for understanding their qualms, a quality that has been…

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04

Oct

Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Jaber Al-Sabah

In Memory of One Leader; Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Jaber Al-Sabah

BY: Danieal Ranjbar PEJOURNAL - Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, died on Tuesday (September 29th) at the age of 91. Kuwaiti state television cut off its regular programs on Tuesday evening local time and began broadcasting the Quran. International news agencies saw the move as a sign of the possible death of the emir of Kuwait, who had long been ill. Minutes later, Kuwaiti state television confirmed Amir's death, quoting the Royal Palace. Sheikh Sabah has been the Emir of Kuwait since 2006. He previously served as Secretary of State for many years and Minister of Finance.…

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04

Oct

Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, EU, France, SANCTIONS, Turkey, Ursula von der Leyen

Turkey Rejects EU Threat of Sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean

PEJOURNAL - The European Union could impose sanctions on Turkey if Turkish "provocations and pressures" continue in the East Mediterranean. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday after a meeting of the 27-nation bloc's leaders, "We want a positive and constructive relationship with Turkey, and this would be also be very much in Ankara's interest." "But it will only work if the provocations and pressures stop. We therefore expect that Turkey from now on abstains from unilateral actions. In caser of such renewed actions by Ankara the EU will use all its instruments and options available," she…

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30

Sep

Ayatollah Sistani, General Qaani, Iraq, ISIS, Quds Force

General Qaani: The supreme authority of Iraq is the main driver of maintaining the independence and security of this country

PEJOURNAL - General Qaani, Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in a meeting with the veterans of the Iran's Holy Defense, referring to recent developments in the region in the face of Takfiri terrorism and the defeat of ISIS sedition, especially in Iraq, said: The supreme authority of Iraq, as the center, axis and main driver of the unity and mobilization of the Iraqi people to maintain independence and defend security and its establishment in this country, is crucial and irreplaceable and will forever remain in the history of the region and inspire. General Qaani…

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29

Sep

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Baku, Caucasus, Iran, Nagorno-Karabakh, pejournal, Tel Aviv, Turkey, William Holmes, Yerevan, Zionists

Why is the Zionists seeking to develop tensions in the Caucasus region?

BY: William Holmes PEJOURNAL - Tensions and clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region have resumed amid widespread evidence of the Zionists' provocation to rekindle the crisis between the two countries, both of which have close ties to Tel Aviv.The Zionists' many years of planning to infiltrate and establish a foothold in the Caucasus region is the main reason for blowing up Tel Aviv in the fire of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.The escalation of this conflict, while increasing the opportunity for the Zionists' intelligence presence under the pretext of helping the parties to the conflict, will…

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27

Sep

Bahrain, Conaicop, Israel, Latin America, Majdi, normalization, UAE

Latin American organizations condemn the normalization of relationships between UAE, Bahrain and Israel

PEJOURNAL - Latin American organizations condemn the normalization of relationships between UAE, Bahrain and Israel through an statement. The full text of statement is as follow: From Conaicop and Majdi, we express our rejection of the signing of the Commitment Agreement to normalize relations between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel through the "Abraham Agreement" for constituting a betrayal of the Palestinian cause. This agreement ignores all the atrocities that have been inflicted on the Palestinian people and tramples their historical rights to the land, it also mocks the collective memory of Western Asia since it was signed on…

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27

Sep

Defense Power, Iran, IRGC, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Hossein Salami

Iran Keeps Boosting Defense Power

There is no interruption to the development of defense technologies in Iran whatsoever, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami underlined. In an address to the opening of a permanent exhibition of IRGC Aerospace Force achievements, Major General Salami said the IRGC will never stand idle when it comes to the enhancement of defense capabilities. “We won’t stop generating power, and will acquire the techniques and formulas for the promotion of science and technology to defend our country’s vital interests and values,” he underscored. He also hailed the products put on display at the IRGC’s…

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27

Sep

Amazon, down syndrome, hate speech

A letter in support of down syndrome community to Amazon management

PEJOURNAL - A group of communities and societies wrote a letter to Amazon website management in favour and support of down syndrome community. The text is as follow: Ban Amazon sellers inciting Down Syndrome hate speech Dear AmazonAs you are aware, many people from the Down Syndrome Community have contacted Amazon repeatedly to remove offensive products inciting hate speech against people who have Down Syndrome, which is also against the UN declaration of human rights. Thank you for removing the products after receiving our complaints. What we would like now is for you to find a way to stop these…

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26

Sep

Iran, JCPOA, Mike Pompeo, SANCTIONS, U.S.

The Flawed U.S. Effort to Revive Iran Sanctions

BY: David J. Scheffer PEJOURNAL - The United States has announced the reimposition of international sanctions against Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). But the parties to the deal, including China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom, say the United States cannot unilaterally invoke “snapback” sanctions because it withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018. The Donald J. Trump administration says the move is essential to prevent Iran from developing nuclear arms, and an executive order issued on September 21 imposed new sanctions on over two dozen…

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25

Sep

Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Military, pejournal, Political Economy Journal, Security, war, William Holmes, Zionist regime

The imminent war between Hezbollah and the Zionist regime

BY: William Holmes PEJOURNAL - Israeli and regional media have recently highlighted the possibility of an imminent war with Hezbollah aimed at destroying its weapons resources. The present article deals with the possibility of this war, the motives and obstacles of the two sides, and its regional effects. Strategic think tank of explanation Hezbollah has released a video threatening to destroy key Israeli bases with point-to-point missiles in recent weeks. Israeli Defense Minister Beni Gantz also blamed the Lebanese government for any possible Hezbollah attack on the Zionist regime, citing Hezbollah's efforts to expand its missiles. Examining the military capabilities…

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