Sub.co says manufacturing on the Oman Australia Cable (OAC) has been completed, with the project expected to be fully connected by the end of 2021. The 9,800 km (6,000 mi) cable will connect Oman’s ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Oman Open golf tournament postponed due to virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Oman Open scheduled for March 4-7 on the European Tour has been postponed because of ... ( read original story ...)
Gender equality in Cambodia takes a small step forward
In Cambodia, a shift in attitude appears to be taking place as a national campaign tries to combat violence against women. But advocates for gender equality remain skeptical and want to see deeper ... ( read original story ...)
Biden administration pauses arms deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia for review
The White House ordered a pause on arms sales this week, including major sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. ( read original story ...)
Italy blocks sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Italy has halted the sale of thousands of missiles to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Friday, citing Rome's commitment to restoring peace in ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban violence gives U.S. pause about meeting treaty deadline to remove troops from Afghanistan
In the space of 24 hours, the Afghan president and two senior U.S. officials have separately suggested that the heightened levels of Taliban violence might force U.S. troops to remain in Afghanistan ... ( read original story ...)
NATO countries want to keep forces in Afghanistan but need U.S. support – Afghan president
NATO alliance members are "very much interested" in keeping troops in Afghanistan but they cannot remain without critical types of U.S. support, President Ashraf Ghani said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq
The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military. ( read original story ...)
Political Tensions Flare in Myanmar, Sparking Fears of a Coup
Myanmar is facing a deepening political crisis just days before its newly elected parliament is set to convene, amid rising tensions between the country’s powerful military and Aung San Suu Kyi’s ... ( read original story ...)
Fears over a potential coup in Myanmar
Watch "Fears over a potential coup in Myanmar; United Nations warns claims over fraudulent election", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring ... ( read original story ...)