Apple Inc is commencing assembly of its iPhone 12 model in the country, a move that is expected to help the US tech giant further consolidate its position in the burgeoning smartphone market in India. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: Biden running out of time to make decision on future of US mission as situation worsens
With 50 days until the United States is supposed to complete a total withdrawal of troops and personnel from Afghanistan -- a move that a Pentagon report stated could be devastating to "the survival ... ( read original story ...)
Getting out of forever wars: What are Biden’s options in Afghanistan?
U.S. soldiers enter an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at an Afghan National Army combat outpost in Afghanistan on June 23, 2015. (Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Air Force) U.S. counterterrorism strategy ... ( read original story ...)
The pope’s historic visit to Iraq
It is difficult to discern, but sometimes, popes do change the world. Iraq is a young country. The median age is just 21. And the crowds were visibly filled with children, particularly in Qaraqosh, a ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq court wants immunity lifted for ‘Maliki-Saddam’ MP
An Iraqi court asks for the immunity to be lifted for the MP Sabah al-Saadi for likening PM Nuri al-Maliki to Saddam Hussein ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar court extends detention of AP journalist
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — A court in Myanmar on Friday extended the pre-trial detention period for an Associated Press journalist arrested while covering demonstrations against the military’s seizure of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Streets of blood in Myaing as UN fears ‘crimes against humanity’
Bloodshed continues in Myanmar after another violent day Thursday saw at least 12 people killed by the ruling junta, according to a watchdog group, prompting a top UN official to say the crackdown on ... ( read original story ...)
More protests held in Myanmar as South Korea suspends defence exchanges
Friday's rallies came a day after a rights group said security forces killed 12 protesters and as the lawyer of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi ridiculed new bribery allegations against her. The ... ( read original story ...)
Court hearing due for Associated Press reporter detained in Myanmar
A court in Myanmar is scheduled to hold a hearing on Friday for an Associated Press journalist detained while covering demonstrations against the military's seizure of power last month. He is facing a ... ( read original story ...)
British citizens are told to flee Myanmar immediately due to ‘rising levels of violence’ following UN accusations the military junta is committing ‘crimes against humanity’
Britain on Friday advised its citizens to flee Myanmar, as a UN expert warned the junta is likely committing 'crimes against humanity' in its attempt to stay in power. The military authorities are ... ( read original story ...)