Beelzebub

2020 would've been incomplete without a Middle Eastern entry

on a serious note even though this level of incompetence in these matters is not new in that part of the world, this is something more, lots of explosions happening in Iran recently too

1 hour ago, Stan said:

 

Yeah I doubt it too, sorry @Azeem! Hoping for an entertaining series, though. Looking forward to watching Babar Azam up against this England attack. He's hugely talented and one of the best batsmen around these days.

Also would be good to see how the younger Pakistani players fare. Shaheen Afridi especially. Shah is quick and is only 17! 

Seems like Pakistan are regaining some reputation as a Test nation and this series will give them a lot of attention and airtime. Got some talented players coming through and hopefully the test series will be as exciting as the England/West Indies one was. 

Abbas too, his numbers in England both county and international are up there at the top

We will win the Test series 2-0

There were no deaths or new cases here in some of the past few days, there is no logical explanation other than we have reached herd immunity but it's hard to say

10 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

@Azeem, have you heard any specific details about the big Iran-China trade deal?

Iranian nationalists, both in Iran and abroad, seem to hate it. It’s weirdly put some people that hate Ahmadinejad using his vocal criticism of the deal as their own words.

Pragmatically though, does Iran really have any choice but to enter into a deal with China? They can’t really turn to the US or EU (especially not now), and the parts of Asia that rely heavily on trading with the west - South Korea’s absolutely fucked them too by refusing to pay for $7b worth of oil they imported... so Russia and China are all they have left to turn to... and China’s the superpower not Russia.

But these big trade deals with China tend to mean ceding a lot of influence and control of their country to Beijing. For a country that’s had terrible experiences with foreign meddling and for a regime that’s held the position that foreign influence should get the fuck out of Iran since 1979... it’s a pretty controversial topic.

Don't know anything else what's been made public/leaked, it's a big deal that will make the GCC uncomfortable, but this isn't something new or in response to Trump's aggression, it was coming West pushed Iran into a Russia China alliance.

I think Iran really needs someone to fill the void for a short term, be it China or Russia. Iran should try to milk China as much as they can build infrastructure etc putting China's long term goal behind for a while.

Inter has a nice badge 

5 minutes ago, Smiley Culture said:

Seen a lot of teams changing their badges, which is fine. However, everyone seems to be using the same design (a roundel) and the uniqueness of club badges is dying. 

New ones look like the logos of some start-ups 

31 minutes ago, Tommy said:

Aussies being proper weird tonight... Lockdown getting to you a bit? 

Lol they are quite fun if you get past their apparent rudeness or straight forwardness as they put it

I enjoy watching Copa America early in the morning here

On 22/07/2020 at 12:12, Azeem said:

US has ordered China to close it's consulate general in Houston in 72 hours

China closed US consulate in Chengdu

It's like our little forum cat fights, same with people that have access to nuclear buttons

Is this the monkey from Hangover? 

Y'all need this gif right now 

46 minutes ago, MUFC said:

During lock down I've got into prestige shape and my diet has been spot on. It does help that I rarely eat pakora and roti and handi.

I just ordered half plate handi, full plate karahi with 10 rotis, one cheese nan and half bowl of chicken rice

I have been out of shape like never before during this lock down 

Happy Birthday !

Used too much headphones now my ears are dry, rashy and one has got a pimple in it, Earache is underrated 

17 hours ago, Tommy said:

Canada is like that European brother that somehow accidentally got left in North America. 

And US is like that weird member of the family you designate a separate table in the corner in family weddings

14 minutes ago, Pyfish said:

I was going to ask if you had any tips for hair cuts to prepare for the interview but then I realised you don't have that issue.

That was Mbappe type counter 

US has ordered China to close it's consulate general in Houston in 72 hours

28 minutes ago, Stan said:

Positive? 

Aladeen 

I have been tested corona Aladeen !

I think the salt is not enough

One Iranian general killed in Damascus by Israeli strike

Egypt to send it's troops in Libya