I cut my teeth as a Middle Eastern scholar in places like Damascus, Syria; Ramallah in the West Bank; Ankara, Turkey; Istanbul and Cairo. They are cities with a lot of history or a lot of political influence or both.…
There are no words meaning when Black Friday falls in April and lasts for two weeks. Originally coined to symbolize the pandemonium and chaos when holiday shopping met post-Thanksgiving football games, Black Friday has come to mean “discounts anytime.” And…
This story appeared in The Logoffa daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news rule your life. Register here. Welcome to The Logoff: The economic impact of the Iran war is becoming increasingly…
Inigo Calderon wants Kitchee to wash away the bitter taste of defeat in the cup final and conclude the Premier League on Sunday to prove they are “the best team in Hong Kong”. A win against the BC Rangers at…
The gap between rich and poor nations is widening as measures agreed by many countries last year, including reforming the world’s major financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. The report evaluating the plan adopted in Seville,…
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Tehran and Washington have exchanged warnings and mistrust ahead of key talks in Islamabad. Iranian and American delegations are meeting in Islamabad for what the prime minister of Pakistan has called a “make or break time” in an effort to…
The AFL’s Review System has come under fire after ARC was used more than 10 times during Thursday night’s clash between Carlton and Adelaide. Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and Adelaide Premier League captain Mark Bickley called the overuse…
