Critics of the Iran nuclear deal often complained that it didn’t address the Tehran regime’s abuse of human rights. While that was never the goal of the agreement, they had a point. Yet it was under ... ( read original story ...)
Possibility of Iran conflict spurred U.S. military to try to expand access in Saudi Arabia
The possibility of conflict with Iran prompted the United States military to begin using several extra ports and bases in Saudi Arabia for the first time over the course of the last year, The Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Oil Exports Creep Up as Trump’s Maximum Pressure Fades
With the U.S. campaign of “ maximum pressure” now over, Iran’s oil customers may be growing a little bolder. Iranian crude remains subject to American sanctions and exports are still just a fraction ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey and Greece resume talks on maritime disputes after five years
Turkey and Greece resumed talks aimed at addressing long-standing maritime disputes on Monday, ending a five-year hiatus after months of tension in the eastern Mediterranean. ( read original story ...)
No Word From Pirates Who Seized Sailors off Nigeria, Turkey Says
ANKARA (Reuters) - Pirates who seized 15 sailors when they stormed a Turkish-crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea two days ago have not yet made contact with authorities, Turkey's foreign ... ( read original story ...)
IMF sees Turkey growing at 6% in 2021, says targeted stimulus needed
Turkey's economy will grow by about 6% in 2021, before settling back to a growth rate of about 3.5% annually from 2022, International Monetary Fund staff said on Monday, but they urged Ankara to ... ( read original story ...)
53 years ago, a vicious, unexpected attack showed Americans what kind of war they were really fighting in Vietnam
Communist forces were told to "crack the sky" and "shake the earth" during the Tet Offensive, but their real victory wasn't on the battlefield. ( read original story ...)
After ‘Last Armenian Of Bangladesh’ Dies, The Church He Saved Lives On
How one man’s devotion to a 240-year-old church in the heart of Dhaka saved a unique monument in South Asia. In April, as the coronavirus pandemic dominated the world’s headlines, Michael Martin, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran asks Indonesia to explain tank seizure
Ready-to-Publish Audio Iran asks Indonesia to explain tank seizure. Posted [AUDIO ONLY] Iran has asked Indonesia to provide details about the seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to approach U.S.-China relations with ‘patience’: White House spokeswoman
The United States is in a serious competition with China, and President Joe Biden wants to approach relations with Beijing with "patience," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday. ( read original story ...)