Lebanon's economy, already sinking before the explosion that knocked out its main port, could now shrink by double the rate previously forecast for this year, making it even harder to secure the ... ( read original story ...)
Cam Jordan’s right about Bucs, NFC South race; five breakout DBs
In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks weighs in on Cam Jordan's bold claim about the NFC South race. Plus, a fair assessment of Derek Carr, five breakout DB candidates and an ... ( read original story ...)
Not business as usual for Jewish merchants | Opinion
“Our business is our life. We hope things will get better soon,” she said. Abraham is a proud Russian Jew who has lived through uncertainty in the past. In 1995, she left her native Uzbekistan, a ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Policy in Holding Pattern Before Elections
The sudden departure of Brian Hook leaves the Trump administration scrambling to snatch some victory after two years of “maximum pressure” on Iran. ( read original story ...)
How ‘success’ of a tough US policy on Iran has benefited China
Iran and China are closing in on a long-term strategic partnership that is an unintended consequence of U.S. economic pressure on Tehran. ( read original story ...)
With Trump’s Iran Envoy Out, Change Is Needed | Opinion
The U.S. strategy of "maximum pressure" against Iran has failed abysmally. Now is the time for coldhearted, pragmatic diplomacy. ( read original story ...)
Iran says U.S. envoys all the same – ‘they bite off more than they can chew’
A senior Iranian official said on Friday there was no difference between the outgoing and incoming U.S. special envoys for Iran because American officials “bite off more than they can chew”. Adds ... ( read original story ...)
China, Iran seek to undermine Trump; Russia is anti-Biden, intelligence expert says
China and Iran are working to undermine President Donald Trump's chances of re-election, while Russia prefers former Vice President Joe Biden loses in November, the top U.S. elections intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. intelligence warns of election interference by China, Russia and Iran
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports on new information from U.S. intelligence on foreign election interference from Russia, China and Iran. ( read original story ...)
U.S. counterspy chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election
The top U.S. counterintelligence official on Friday warned that Russia, China and Iran will all try to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, with Russia already trying to undercut presumptive ... ( read original story ...)