If U.S. troops leave before any deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government, the militant group will take over much of the country, an intelligence assessment predicted. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s stated rationale for extending America’s war in Afghanistan is weak
Biden said logistics were a key reason US troops might remain in Afghanistan beyond a May 1 deadline. Experts say that’s not the full story. ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s Yazidis warn of ongoing threats from extremists
A new law to aid Yazidi female survivors isn't enough. The Yazidi community says it's only a matter of time before they are attacked again. ( read original story ...)
CBDCs Will Reduce Demand for Bitcoin, Says South Korea Central Bank Chief
Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol says once central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are introduced, the demand for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin fall. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Shows Positive Signs Despite 3rd Wave
The Ministry of Finance said that the expectations of economic recovery are strengthening on the basis of improvement in business ... ( read original story ...)
India Proposes Ban on Bitcoin — and the US Could Be Next
India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, according to Reuters. The bill would represent one of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – Who’s kidding whom in Macau’s English performance?
In January, the 2021 winner of the prestigious PROSE award in Language and Linguistics from The Association of American Publishers ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Cyprus reports “alarming” rise of variant cases
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ Health Ministry says the spread of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus throughout the east Mediterranean island nation has marked an “alarming” increase, making up 95.5% ... ( read original story ...)
Panama eyes PPPs with Qatar to expand economic ties, says envoy
Panama is looking to expand its trade and economic ties with Qatar through public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the field of agriculture, such as building hydroponic farms and cattle raising, ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus man extradited, sentenced for computer fraud, including hacking Arizona-based website
Joshua Polloso Epifaniou, 22, was sentenced for committing federal computer fraud and hacking Phoenix-based consumer report website Ripoff Report. ( read original story ...)