Levent Kemal
@leventkemal.bsky.social
Journalist - Analyst Conflict zones, terrorism, and security
Bylines at @MiddleEastEye @AJStudies @ActaFabulae
Circassian
Bylines at @MiddleEastEye @AJStudies @ActaFabulae
Circassian
Rabbi Henry Hamra has become a parliamentary candidate in Syria. He will be standing in tomorrow's elections. If Henry Hamra is elected as a member of parliament, he will be the first Jewish member of parliament elected since 1940.
October 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Rabbi Henry Hamra has become a parliamentary candidate in Syria. He will be standing in tomorrow's elections. If Henry Hamra is elected as a member of parliament, he will be the first Jewish member of parliament elected since 1940.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow and meet with US President Trump.
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow and meet with US President Trump.
Boko Haram launched an attack on a Nigerian army 153rd Special Forces Battalion base in the Marte area in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, killing several soldiers and leaving others missing.
May 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Boko Haram launched an attack on a Nigerian army 153rd Special Forces Battalion base in the Marte area in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, killing several soldiers and leaving others missing.
JNIM captured armorued vehicle from Burkinabe army. The JNIM is carrying out intensive attacks challenging the Burkinabe army.
April 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
JNIM captured armorued vehicle from Burkinabe army. The JNIM is carrying out intensive attacks challenging the Burkinabe army.
As climate change opens up the Arctic and geopolitical interest grows, Turkey has joined the Svalbard agreement with strategic intent.
The US, China and now Turkey are expanding their footprint in the Arctic.
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The US, China and now Turkey are expanding their footprint in the Arctic.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As climate change opens up the Arctic and geopolitical interest grows, Turkey has joined the Svalbard agreement with strategic intent.
The US, China and now Turkey are expanding their footprint in the Arctic.
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The US, China and now Turkey are expanding their footprint in the Arctic.
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The U.S. withdrawal is already underway, and Israeli attempts to halt it appear ineffective. Since early April, trucks have been seen entering American bases empty and leaving fully loaded, then crossing into Iraq—clear signs of a drawdown in progress. bsky.app/profile/leve...
April 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The U.S. withdrawal is already underway, and Israeli attempts to halt it appear ineffective. Since early April, trucks have been seen entering American bases empty and leaving fully loaded, then crossing into Iraq—clear signs of a drawdown in progress. bsky.app/profile/leve...
Our latest:
Rare Earths: The Silent Superpower
From jet engines to missile fins, rare earths like neodymium and samarium-cobalt drive the precision and stealth of today’s weapons.
Rare Earths: The Silent Superpower
From jet engines to missile fins, rare earths like neodymium and samarium-cobalt drive the precision and stealth of today’s weapons.
April 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Our latest:
Rare Earths: The Silent Superpower
From jet engines to missile fins, rare earths like neodymium and samarium-cobalt drive the precision and stealth of today’s weapons.
Rare Earths: The Silent Superpower
From jet engines to missile fins, rare earths like neodymium and samarium-cobalt drive the precision and stealth of today’s weapons.
240 Iraqi families of ISIS members are preparing to leave Al-Howl camp for Iraq.
April 16, 2025 at 6:06 AM
240 Iraqi families of ISIS members are preparing to leave Al-Howl camp for Iraq.
Bessent:
"We've given 90 days... the United States will negotiate in good faith... What I am certain of is that what China is doing will affect their economy much more than it will ours."
"We've given 90 days... the United States will negotiate in good faith... What I am certain of is that what China is doing will affect their economy much more than it will ours."
April 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bessent:
"We've given 90 days... the United States will negotiate in good faith... What I am certain of is that what China is doing will affect their economy much more than it will ours."
"We've given 90 days... the United States will negotiate in good faith... What I am certain of is that what China is doing will affect their economy much more than it will ours."
The positive effect of the 90-day tariff pause. After Trump's announcement, the US market gained $3.5 trillion in value in a short time.
April 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The positive effect of the 90-day tariff pause. After Trump's announcement, the US market gained $3.5 trillion in value in a short time.
China's Xi has called for striving to open new ground for China's neighborhood work. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of neighboring countries and the need to deepen “all-round cooperation”.
April 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
China's Xi has called for striving to open new ground for China's neighborhood work. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of neighboring countries and the need to deepen “all-round cooperation”.
Hezbollah is ready to hold talks with the Lebanese president about its weapons if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon and stops its strikes.
“Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese” Hezbollah official.
“Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese” Hezbollah official.
April 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Hezbollah is ready to hold talks with the Lebanese president about its weapons if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon and stops its strikes.
“Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese” Hezbollah official.
“Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese” Hezbollah official.
A counteroffensive against Al-Shabaab was launched in Abooreey this morning by the Somali government and allied local militias. Clashes are now ongoing within the settlement’s urban center.
April 8, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A counteroffensive against Al-Shabaab was launched in Abooreey this morning by the Somali government and allied local militias. Clashes are now ongoing within the settlement’s urban center.
BIG IF TRUE: Reports claim the Taliban handed Bagram Air Base back to the U.S. following payments and high-level talks, including a UAE meeting between Sirajuddin Haqqani and U.S. officials. C-17s seen landing with military gear. Not officially confirmed.
April 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
BIG IF TRUE: Reports claim the Taliban handed Bagram Air Base back to the U.S. following payments and high-level talks, including a UAE meeting between Sirajuddin Haqqani and U.S. officials. C-17s seen landing with military gear. Not officially confirmed.
Trump:
I said that to [Erdogan]. I said 'Congratulations, you've been able to do what nobody has been able to in 2,000 years. You've taken over Syria' ... you gotta hand it to him.
I said that to [Erdogan]. I said 'Congratulations, you've been able to do what nobody has been able to in 2,000 years. You've taken over Syria' ... you gotta hand it to him.
April 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Trump:
I said that to [Erdogan]. I said 'Congratulations, you've been able to do what nobody has been able to in 2,000 years. You've taken over Syria' ... you gotta hand it to him.
I said that to [Erdogan]. I said 'Congratulations, you've been able to do what nobody has been able to in 2,000 years. You've taken over Syria' ... you gotta hand it to him.
Swedish teens used in proxy attacks tied to Iran
Kids as young as 14 are being recruited by gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba to target Israeli interests—allegedly at Iran’s direction, per Swedish intel.
Minors are coached via social media into shootings and bombings, often unaware of who’s behind it.
Kids as young as 14 are being recruited by gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba to target Israeli interests—allegedly at Iran’s direction, per Swedish intel.
Minors are coached via social media into shootings and bombings, often unaware of who’s behind it.
April 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Swedish teens used in proxy attacks tied to Iran
Kids as young as 14 are being recruited by gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba to target Israeli interests—allegedly at Iran’s direction, per Swedish intel.
Minors are coached via social media into shootings and bombings, often unaware of who’s behind it.
Kids as young as 14 are being recruited by gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba to target Israeli interests—allegedly at Iran’s direction, per Swedish intel.
Minors are coached via social media into shootings and bombings, often unaware of who’s behind it.
JNIM claims to have taken control of a military points in Koulpelogo, Burkina Faso.
April 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
JNIM claims to have taken control of a military points in Koulpelogo, Burkina Faso.
Tariff Fallout Wipes $7.4 Trillion Off S&P 500
Since Trump’s April 2 tariff, the S&P 500 has lost $7.4 trillion (14.6%) in market value. After a further $2.1 trillion drop at the April 7 open, total market cap now stands at $43.0 trillion, as tariff-driven volatility continues to rattle investors.
Since Trump’s April 2 tariff, the S&P 500 has lost $7.4 trillion (14.6%) in market value. After a further $2.1 trillion drop at the April 7 open, total market cap now stands at $43.0 trillion, as tariff-driven volatility continues to rattle investors.
April 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tariff Fallout Wipes $7.4 Trillion Off S&P 500
Since Trump’s April 2 tariff, the S&P 500 has lost $7.4 trillion (14.6%) in market value. After a further $2.1 trillion drop at the April 7 open, total market cap now stands at $43.0 trillion, as tariff-driven volatility continues to rattle investors.
Since Trump’s April 2 tariff, the S&P 500 has lost $7.4 trillion (14.6%) in market value. After a further $2.1 trillion drop at the April 7 open, total market cap now stands at $43.0 trillion, as tariff-driven volatility continues to rattle investors.
Reports indicate that in the early hours of yesterday, prison guards—alongside individuals motivated by sectarian intent—carried out an attack on Sunni inmates in Al-Hout Prison, often referred to as the “Sednaya of Iraq.”
At least 12 prisoners were injured, with several sustaining serious wounds.
At least 12 prisoners were injured, with several sustaining serious wounds.
April 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Reports indicate that in the early hours of yesterday, prison guards—alongside individuals motivated by sectarian intent—carried out an attack on Sunni inmates in Al-Hout Prison, often referred to as the “Sednaya of Iraq.”
At least 12 prisoners were injured, with several sustaining serious wounds.
At least 12 prisoners were injured, with several sustaining serious wounds.
Global Markets Today:
•Hong Kong: -13.2%
•Taiwan: -9.7%
•Japan: -8.3%
•Singapore: -7.4%
•China: -7.3%
•Italy: -6.9%
•Sweden: -6.2%
•Netherlands: -6.1%
•Australia: -6.1%
•France: -6.0%
•Spain: -5.7%
•Germany: -5.6%
•UK: -4.6%
•Philippines: -4.3%
•Russia: -3.1%
•Turkey: -2.5%
•Hong Kong: -13.2%
•Taiwan: -9.7%
•Japan: -8.3%
•Singapore: -7.4%
•China: -7.3%
•Italy: -6.9%
•Sweden: -6.2%
•Netherlands: -6.1%
•Australia: -6.1%
•France: -6.0%
•Spain: -5.7%
•Germany: -5.6%
•UK: -4.6%
•Philippines: -4.3%
•Russia: -3.1%
•Turkey: -2.5%
April 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Global Markets Today:
•Hong Kong: -13.2%
•Taiwan: -9.7%
•Japan: -8.3%
•Singapore: -7.4%
•China: -7.3%
•Italy: -6.9%
•Sweden: -6.2%
•Netherlands: -6.1%
•Australia: -6.1%
•France: -6.0%
•Spain: -5.7%
•Germany: -5.6%
•UK: -4.6%
•Philippines: -4.3%
•Russia: -3.1%
•Turkey: -2.5%
•Hong Kong: -13.2%
•Taiwan: -9.7%
•Japan: -8.3%
•Singapore: -7.4%
•China: -7.3%
•Italy: -6.9%
•Sweden: -6.2%
•Netherlands: -6.1%
•Australia: -6.1%
•France: -6.0%
•Spain: -5.7%
•Germany: -5.6%
•UK: -4.6%
•Philippines: -4.3%
•Russia: -3.1%
•Turkey: -2.5%
The new Syrian government will take full control of the wells in the Jazira region east of the Euphrates River, Deir al-Zour Governor Ghassan Ahmed said.
April 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The new Syrian government will take full control of the wells in the Jazira region east of the Euphrates River, Deir al-Zour Governor Ghassan Ahmed said.
Trump's tariff triggered market crash
• S&P 500: Down 5.97% to 5,074.08
• Dow Jones: Down 5.50% to 38,314.86
• FTSE 100 (UK): Down 4.95% to 8,054.98
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Down 6.30%
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Down 11.46%
• S&P 500: Down 5.97% to 5,074.08
• Dow Jones: Down 5.50% to 38,314.86
• FTSE 100 (UK): Down 4.95% to 8,054.98
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Down 6.30%
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Down 11.46%
April 7, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Trump's tariff triggered market crash
• S&P 500: Down 5.97% to 5,074.08
• Dow Jones: Down 5.50% to 38,314.86
• FTSE 100 (UK): Down 4.95% to 8,054.98
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Down 6.30%
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Down 11.46%
• S&P 500: Down 5.97% to 5,074.08
• Dow Jones: Down 5.50% to 38,314.86
• FTSE 100 (UK): Down 4.95% to 8,054.98
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Down 6.30%
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Down 11.46%
Real numbers: US spending on Ukraine since the war began.
Direct US Aid to Ukraine: $120 billion
Trump claims that the US has spent $350 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Direct US Aid to Ukraine: $120 billion
Trump claims that the US has spent $350 billion in aid to Ukraine.
February 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Real numbers: US spending on Ukraine since the war began.
Direct US Aid to Ukraine: $120 billion
Trump claims that the US has spent $350 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Direct US Aid to Ukraine: $120 billion
Trump claims that the US has spent $350 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Our latest for Clash Report. bsky.app/profile/clas...
January 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our latest for Clash Report. bsky.app/profile/clas...
Our latest:
Lakurawa: Herder, Mercenary, Terrorist
Lakurawa militant group, which originated in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in 2017 has evolved into a jihadist entity linked to West African pro-jihad organisations.
Here is our summary about their actions in Nigeria.
Lakurawa: Herder, Mercenary, Terrorist
Lakurawa militant group, which originated in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in 2017 has evolved into a jihadist entity linked to West African pro-jihad organisations.
Here is our summary about their actions in Nigeria.
November 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Our latest:
Lakurawa: Herder, Mercenary, Terrorist
Lakurawa militant group, which originated in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in 2017 has evolved into a jihadist entity linked to West African pro-jihad organisations.
Here is our summary about their actions in Nigeria.
Lakurawa: Herder, Mercenary, Terrorist
Lakurawa militant group, which originated in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in 2017 has evolved into a jihadist entity linked to West African pro-jihad organisations.
Here is our summary about their actions in Nigeria.