Mystery deepens in “sabotage” of oil tankers in Persian Gulf

Conflicting reports and current tensions in the Gulf obscure knowledge of the incident. Seth J. Frantzman May 13, 2019 11:51 As tensions rose over the weekend between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf, several vessels were “sabotaged” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.  Both Iranian media and the UAE reported the […]

Iran Warns Against ‘Conspiracy by Ill-Wishers’ Over ‘Sabotage’ at UAE Port

The development comes shortly after the foreign ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that four commercial vessels had been targeted in “acts of sabotage” in Gulf waters off its coast. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has expressed concerns over a “sabotage” attack on several merchant ships off the UAE coast on Sunday, calling the […]

WAR WITH IRAN FORTHCOMING? MOST EXPERTS SAY THEY DON’T THINK SO

War between the US and Iran is probably not in the cards, even as the US ups pressure on Iran via sanctions and a military build-up in the region. BY OMRI NAHMIAS  MAY 13, 2019 11:08     b Iranians burn a U.S. flag during a protest against President Donald Trump’s decision to walk out of a […]

Come To The Cross

The Bible declares, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 KJV). Because of sin, none of us can pay the price to enter heaven. Regardless of how many “good” works we do, we are still sinners by birth, unable to merit God’s favor. We have come short of God’s righteous standards.Thus, in order to enter heaven, we need God’s righteousness. The good news is that, through the finished crosswork of Jesus Christ on Calvary, we can be made “the righteousness of God in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV). We can receive God’s righteousness …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]