Donald Trump will become president in January. The world will be watching closely during the 2½-month transition period. Bad actors, including Iran, may take the opportunity to sow global instability.
Is it time for Trump to drain the swamp … in Iran?
President Biden has warned Iran’s government to stop plotting against Americans, including President-elect Donald Trump, and the U.S. is prepared to view any attempts on Trump’s life …
Iran Is Off-Balance. Israel Has a Narrow Window to Take Advantage.
But much can change in the two months before Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. Israel and Iran may be entering a window of maximum danger during the closing curtain of President Biden’s extended lame duck …
Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump
Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.
Are Turkey’s Erdogan and his nationalist ally about to fall out over Kurds?
For weeks assorted Turkish officials have been leaking claims that there is indeed daylight between the president and his ally of a sort that may even result in an unraveling of their nine-year partnership that has helped keep the AKP in power.
Turkey Prices for Thanksgiving 2024: States where you’ll pay the most and least
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and people are making room in their freezers for the holiday’s star attraction: the turkey. This year, turkey prices average about $2.08 per pound, according to a new study from FinanceBuzz,
Japan’s PM appears to doze off while winning crucial reelection vote
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promises to boost defense spending and wages after winning a parliamentary run-off vote to retain power.
Japan won’t raise taxes to fund $65 billion chips aid, industry minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is not planning any tax hike to finance its 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) plan to support domestic semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, industry …
Shigeru Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
Support ratings for his Cabinet have fallen to about 30%. Here is a look at what’s happening in Japan’s tumultuous politics, and what it might mean for Ishiba and his government as they prepare to …
Ash from erupting Indonesia volcano cancels flights in and out of Bali
Several flights on different airlines at the Bali airport were canceled due to the ash cloud from the eruption on both Tuesday night and Wednesday.