While the Trump administration may feel confident that Afghanistan is no longer a safe haven for al-Qaida, experts who testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Friday warned that ... ( read original story ...)
Iran threatens ‘crushing’ response to any US military strike
Iran has threatened a “crushing” response to any US military strike on the country’s nuclear facilities, following reports that Donald Trump had asked advisers about options for taking action against ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.’s Coons Would Back Resuming Iran Nuclear Deal, With Caveats
U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a possible secretary of state in a Biden administration, said on Friday he would only support returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if there were a path to limit Tehran's ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. reduces sanctions waiver, increasing pressure on Iraq and Iran
The Trump administration intensified pressure Friday on Iraq and Iran by reducing the length of a sanctions waiver that allows Iraq to power its already-overstretched energy grid. The Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Will Trump Try to Bomb Iran Before He Leaves the White House?
Will Trump Try to Bomb Iran Before H... the Biden transition This article is part of The Biden Transition, Foreign Policy’s ongoing coverage of how U.S. President-elect Joe Biden builds a new White ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t turn your fried turkey into a horrifying fireball this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a dangerous holiday, and not just if you're a turkey that wasn't pardoned by the government. Thanksgiving is the peak day for cooking fires, and turkey fryers are one of the main ... ( read original story ...)
End terrorism from Pakistan for Afghanistan peace: India
Under the shadow of the rushed US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, India on Friday warned that terrorism from across the Pakistan border must end for peace in the country. India`s Permanent ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan PM pledges support for Afghan peace in historic visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has visited neighbouring Afghanistan, where he vowed to “do everything” to help curb violence and push for a ceasef ... ( read original story ...)
Seaweed farmers’ flexibility makes Indonesia a major player in global markets, but there is more work to be done
The success of Indonesia's seaweed industry is also closely linked to the ability of Indonesian seaweed farmers to work around extreme seasonal variations in seaweed growth rates. ( read original story ...)
Wish IPO prospectus reveals heavy risks tied to e-retailer’s reliance on China
E-commerce marketplace Wish filed its IPO prospectus Friday, and gave investors who may be concerned about an overreliance on China plenty of reasons to be skeptical. Wish, founded in 2010, is an ... ( read original story ...)