Donald Trump Used to Be Against the Electoral College — Until He Won Because of It
He once called it "a disaster for a democracy." Now, he thinks it's "genius." The Electoral College isn't exactly one of America's favorite institutions —...
The Professor Who Predicted Donald Trump’s Victory Now Predicts He’ll Be Impeached
The "Prediction Professor" has accurately called every presidential election since 1984. A political historian known as the "Prediction Professor" for his flawless record in forecasting...
U.S. Forces May Have Committed War Crimes in Afghanistan, Prosecutor Says
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday that she had a “reasonable basis to believe” that American soldiers committed war crimes in...
President Erdoğan to visit Pakistan, Uzbekistan to strengthen ties
Pesident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be visiting Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 17-18, respectively, presidential sources said Tuesday. According to the...
Syria’s new Cabinet lacks ‘any trace of opposition’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced July 3 the lineup of the new government headed by former Electricity Minister Imad Khamis. This government is the...
Lebanon’s tourism sector suffers with lack of Gulf tourists
The road was empty. Dried leaves danced on vacant sidewalks, their rustling clearly audible as they rolled on the ground. Gazing upon the scene...
Is Kuwait on the verge of an economic crunch?
The Central Bank of Kuwait recently issued the 2015 economic report, highlighting some economic facts worth analyzing. The report pointed out that gross domestic product...
Tensions flare between Hezbollah, Gulf states
The undeclared war between some Arab Gulf countries and Lebanon's Hezbollah is on again, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Oct. 31 sentenced seven people to prison...
Should Iran fear a Trump presidency?
European Union and allies remain committed to Iran deal. US President-elect Donald Trump will give priority to new sanctions and pressure on Iran, while considering whether...
Who Is Steve Bannon? 13 Things to Know About Donald Trump’s Chief Strategist
He served as one of Trump's campaign CEO and now will have a key role in the White House. President-elect Donald Trump named some very...
Why Egypt’s Sisi welcomes Trump win
Egyptians received news of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election with mixed reactions, ranging from celebration to disappointment and even outright despair. While...
US order to evacuate dependents worries Turks
The US State Department has ordered the families of its consulate staff in Istanbul to leave the country. Now, Turks fear for the worst. In...