Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has warned that he will take “preemptive action” to “protect US forces” if he receives word of attacks by Iran or its “proxy forces,” claiming to have indications of such attacks in the future. … Read More >Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

Bid to keep Netanyahu out of PM’s office after election because he’s facing bribery charges shot down in court

Israel’s High Court of Justice has refused an attempt to keep Benjamin Netanyahu from taking the office of prime minister should his party win the snap election in March, over the corruption charges against him. … Read More >Bid to keep Netanyahu out of PM’s office after election because he’s facing bribery charges shot down in court

Balloon with Austrian girl’s Christmas wishes miraculously lands in Russian villager’s yard & he proves Santa is real

A helium balloon traveled more than 2,500km by air from a tiny Austrian town to a mountainous village in Russia’s North Caucasus, prompting one of this year’s most amazing Christmas stories. … Read More >Balloon with Austrian girl’s Christmas wishes miraculously lands in Russian villager’s yard & he proves Santa is real

‘We can break America, but won’t lead Iran to war’ IRGC commander says after US embassy standoff

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are not leading the country into a war with the US, but will not hesitate to wage one if forced to, the commander of the elite force said amid a row over US embassy in Baghdad. … Read More >‘We can break America, but won’t lead Iran to war’ IRGC commander says after US embassy standoff