Day: May 13, 2019

God enjoys granting our requests, but His greatest joy is hearing us express an earnest desire to know Him better.

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Psalm 37:1-5(KJV)37 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.When people speak about their wants, they often cite today’s passage with zeal despite having …

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Shtayyeh: Israel Wants to Destroy Our Economy

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DIMA ABUMARIA 05/13/2019 Palestinian Authority asks World Bank to monitor Jewish state’s policy of withholding tax transfers over PA payments for attacks against Israelis In a significant change to Palestinian fiscal strategy, the new Palestinian Authority prime minister, Mohammed Shtayyeh, has called on the World Bank to create an effective mechanism to audit financial transactions […]

Iran’s empty tables will lead to social explosion

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Nikoo AminiMay 12, 2019 Inflation and prices are increasing on an almost weekly basis in Iran with some goods increasing on a daily basis. The price of basic goods and services such as meat, water and electricity, the subway and gas and many other goods have soared. Despite the very difficult economic conditions that Iranians […]

Turkey’s gas exploration moves off the coast of Cyprus unlikely to yield results

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If Turkey continues its policies in the eastern Mediterranean, which is most likely to happen, Erdogan will find himself more isolated and Turkey’s economic crisis will intensify. Sunday 12/05/2019 Turkey started yet another controversy by announcing it would explore for natural gas, 60km west of Cyprus’s Akamas Peninsula and 150km from the Turkish coastline — […]

Qatari envoy arrives in Gaza Strip, transfers $30 million to Hamas

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The Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Erez Crossing earlier on Monday. By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV May 13, 2019 09:44 The Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Erez Crossing and handed over $30 million to Hamas on Monday, and families are now being asked to check […]

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.’s Pompeo

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Mogherini said she was informed during the night of Pompeo’s arrival to Brussels where EU foreign ministers are gathered for a regular monthly meeting. REUTERS May 13, 2019 10:22 BRUSSELS – The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU […]

US issues warning as Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks

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US Maritime Administration urges shippers to exercise caution after earlier warning that Iran could target commercial sea traffic By JON GAMBRELLToday, 8:16 am  0 22shares FILE – In this Sept. 21, 2016 photo, an oil tanker approaches to the new Jetty during the launch of the new $650 million oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (AP […]

Poland cancels Israeli officials’ trip over Holocaust property restitution row

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Warsaw says composition of delegation set to visit from Jerusalem suggested talks would focus on restoring Jewish assets By TOI STAFF and AFPToday, 7:49 amUpdated at 8:18 am  3 20shares Far right demonstrators protest against the US Senate’s 447 Holocaust Restitution bill, in Warsaw on May 11, 2019. (Photo by Alik KEPLICZ / AFP) Poland on Monday said it […]

Iran calls sabotage of Gulf oil tankers “worrisome”

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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman termed “incidents” on Sunday to ships near the coast of Fujairah “worrisome and dreadful” and called for an investigation into aspects of the matter. Abbas Mousavi was cited by the semi-official ISNA news agency as saying, “such incidents have negative impact on maritime transportation security.” He advised regional countries to be […]

Pompeo skips Moscow to meet with European officials on Iran

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Published:  05.13.19 , 08:22 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has changed the schedule for his latest trip to Europe, substituting a stop in Brussels for one in Moscow to discuss Iran and other issues with European officials.   A State Department official says Pompeo, who departed Sunday night, is still expected to meet Tuesday in […]

Iranian commander: US forces must leave the region

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Elad Benari, 13/05/19  Iranian navy commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Sunday called on the US forces in the Persian Gulf to leave, Reuters reported, citing the ISNA news agency. “The presence of the Americans in the Persian Gulf region has reached its end and they must leave the region,” Khanzadi said. In addition, a […]