The New York Times reports that Trump asked about striking Iran ahead of Pres.-elect Biden taking power. Ben Rhodes, a fmr. Obama national security official, reacts. ( read original story ...)
An honour to have Ronaldo break my record, says Iran’s Daei
Former Iran striker Ali Daei has said he would be honoured to see Cristiano Ronaldo break his record for the most goals in international soccer as the Portugal forward moves closer to his tally of 109 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Wanted To Attack Iran Nuclear Site, Advisers Said ‘No’
President Trump had withdrawn the US from the 2015 nuclear deal that aimed to reduce Iran's stockpile of nuclear material by 98%. ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo’s legacy of incompetence peaked with his failed Iran policy
The 2020 election is over and his days in power are waning, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is vowing to double down on his hardline approach to Iran. His plans have gone largely unnoticed — which ... ( read original story ...)
Trump reportedly asked advisers for options on how to strike Iran’s main nuclear site
After international inspectors shared that Iran has increased its stockpile of nuclear material, President Trump asked his top national security aides if he had options for a military strike against ... ( read original story ...)
Pritzker’s A Turkey For Saying He Might Travel For Thanksgiving
Gov. Pritzker's hypocrisy gives rebellious Illinoisans reasons to justify disobeying orders as coronavirus cases spike. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh aim to wrap up series against Nepal
By photo by BSS, Dhaka :After a magnificent 2-0 victory in the first friendly match, high flying home side looking forward to wrap up the series as they face visiting Nepal in the second and final ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Pakistan’s economy emerging at a pace rivaled by none in region, says PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said at a time when the global economy was being battered by the adverse effect of Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s was emerging at a pace rivaled by none in the ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Indonesia sovereign wealth fund aims to raise $15 billion by offering multiple funds
Indonesia's new sovereign wealth fund will offer dedicated industry funds in a bid to drum up $15 billion investment and deepen access to global capital by Southeast Asia's biggest economy, finance ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia sees Q3 foreign debt growth, BI says debt-to-GDP still ‘healthy’
While Indonesia’s external debt grew 3.8 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, Bank Indonesia has stated that total external debt remained at a healthy level. ( read original story ...)