The powerful Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it is in talks with the Lebanese government about the possibility of Iran supplying the country with refined oil products in exchange for Lebanese pounds. ( read original story ...)
Judge awards $879 million from Iran to Khobar Towers bombing victims, families
A federal judge has issued a ruling for Iran to pay damages to a handful of victims of the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing and their families. ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers urge Pentagon to stop buying F-35 parts from Turkey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper this week asking the Pentagon to more quickly end its F-35 partnership with Turkey. ( read original story ...)
How Jollibee beat McDonald’s to become the Philippines’ fast-food chain of choice – meet Tony Tan Caktiong, father of ‘chickenjoy’
Jollibee founder Tony Tan Caktiong made more than a billionaire dollars bringing ‘chickenjoy’ to the world. Photo: Jollibee . Would you believe that Filipino fast-food chain J ... ( read original story ...)
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan Seek ‘Orderly’ Foreign Troop Exit
China, Afghanistan and Pakistan are calling for a “responsible” withdrawal of U.S.-led international forces from Afghanistan to prevent what they say is “potential terrorist resurgence” in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan signs $1.5 billion hydropower project with China
PM Imran Khan witnessing the signing of agreement for Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project on July 6. Image Credit: PID Islamabad: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the construction of $1.5 ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus cases soar, overtaking Russia as third worst-affected nation
Despite imposing one of the earlier and strictest coronavirus lockdowns, India has overtaken Russia as the third most-affected nation behind the United States and Brazil. The death toll there has ... ( read original story ...)
FBI director: China is ‘greatest threat’ to US
The director of the FBI has said that acts of espionage and theft by China's government pose the "greatest long-term threat" to the future of the US. Speaking to the Hudson Institute in Washington, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will stay global financial center, despite new security law
Following the introduction of a new Chinese national security law, some are questioning the sustainability of Hong Kong's position as an international financial center. ( read original story ...)
Better connectivity infra between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal to promote eco growth: CUTS lntl
Better connectivity infrastructure between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) would help in promoting economic growth of these countries, research firm CUTS International said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)