U.S. wants to move more natural gas to West coast to meet Asian demand

Jim Mattis has announced his resignation citing policy differences with his president. He was seen as a stabilizing force for an international order in the chaotic, go-it-alone administration.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday, sworn in Rose Orianran-Anthony as its new secretary.

India Secretary of Finance Subhash Chandra Garg discusses foreign investment, the strength of the rupee, and India's economy ahead of elections in the nation.

U.K. Digital & Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright speaks to Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde from the Sooner Than You Think event in London.

Bernie Sanders campaign national press secretary, Briahna Joy Gray discusses the upcoming democratic debate. She speaks with Kevin Cirilli on "Bloomberg: Balance of Power."

Anson Chan, former chief secretary of Hong Kong, talks about the anti-government protests and the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Chan, who became a prominent democracy advocate after leaving office, speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Paul Allen on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described attacks on Saudi oil facilities as an "act of war" by Iran. Tehran has denied a role in the attacks and said it would retaliate if targeted.

A bomb has exploded at the residence of factional State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Lawrence Okah.

Last week, the secretary general of South Africa's ruling ANC party was charged with 21 counts of fraud and corruption. Ace Magashule is out on bail awaiting trial that's set to begin in February. He is one of the highest ranking but far from the only member of the ANC to face corruption charges. Former president Jacob Zuma was ousted by party members for the same reason. Dirk Kotze, a professor of political science at the University of South Africa, gives us his Perspective.

Joe Biden has chosen Obama administration veteran Antony Blinken for the top foreign policy job in the US. Blinken faces the tough task of rebuilding global relationships and repairing a broken State Department.

Blinken is looking to drum up support for President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw all troops. He briefed both Afghan and US officials on the next steps, and warned the Taliban against carrying out any attacks.