Orlen, Poland’s largest oil refiner, and Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s biggest producer, may be about to tie up a deal. That could have repercussions for Russia’s Rosneft — and Mr Putin's coffers. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Considers Granting Immunity to Saudi Prince in Suspected Assassination Attempt
If the request is granted, it could potentially provide a legal basis to dismiss a separate case against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. ( read original story ...)
Trump pardons Blackwater contractors jailed for massacre of Iraq civilians
Four guards fired on unarmed crowd in Baghdad in 2007, killing 14 and sparking outrage over use of private security in war zones ... ( read original story ...)
Trump pardons security contractors in deadly Iraq shooting
President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned four former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad that left more than a dozen Iraqi civilians dead and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Jails Ex-Justice Minister’s Wife in Case That Felled Top Presidential Aide
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced the wife of a former justice minister to four years in prison and nearly half a million dollars in fines in a family investment and university admissions ... ( read original story ...)
Casinos, COVID or Drugs? Why China Is Building a Fence on the Myanmar Border
Media reports say Chinese authorities are putting up a barrier along their southeastern border with Shan State, a volatile part of Myanmar, a move some analysts believe will stop coronavirus-infected ... ( read original story ...)
Top US Gen. Frank McKenzie continues to see ‘heightened risk’ from Iran
A top U.S. general continues to see "heightened risk" from Iran, nearly a year after U.S. drone strike that killed top Iranian general. ( read original story ...)
Trump Will Meet Same End As Saddam Hussein, Says Iran’s Rouhani
Iranian President Rouhani described both Trump and Hussein as "crazy creatures" who "imposed war" on Iran and its people. ( read original story ...)
Israel deploys submarine to Persian Gulf in message of deterrence to Iran
The Israeli warship headed to Iran’s waters comes amid escalating tensions after the killing of Iran’s top nuclear scientist. ( read original story ...)
Iran Pushed Online Effort to Incite Violence Against Officials Defending U.S. Election Result
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has determined that Iran is responsible for an online effort to incite violence against FBI Director Chris Wray and federal and state officials who pushed back on ... ( read original story ...)