The Irrawaddy discusses issues surrounding the Border Guard Force and the complex challenge of transforming armed groups into legitimate enterprises. ( read original story ...)
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like image with drone, vows revenge
The website of Iran's Supreme Leader on Friday carried the image of a golfer resembling former President Donald Trump apparently being targeted by a drone alongside a threat of revenge over the ... ( read original story ...)
Dog in Turkey proves to be ‘man’s best friend…
Watch "Dog in Turkey proves to be 'man's best friend'", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: From triumph of 1964 Olympics to coronavirus: Japan then and now
Japan hoped that hosting the 2020 Olympics would reprise the triumph of 1964, when it became the first Asian Olympics host and gained a huge economic boost, but the coronavirus - which postponed the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s dilemma: how to call off Games while saving face
For the time being, at least, there are no visible signs at all that Japan’s Olympic dream has died. In front of Tokyo Station the digital clock is still counting down the days, hours and seconds ... ( read original story ...)
Follow China, Bangladesh’s cue or try something new? Here’s a budget idea to settle the growth debate
Shift from import tariffs to export promotion via budget incentives. Boost exports by focusing more on SMEs. Broaden the scope of PLI scheme. Set up better trade infra. Economic comparisons between ... ( read original story ...)
UN asks staff to avoid travelling on Pakistan-registered airlines
The United Nations has asked all its staff across the world to avoid travelling on Pakistan-registered airline, including the national flag carrier, over the alleged dubious licences of their pilots. ( read original story ...)
A Burning by Megha Majumdar review — a tale of India and its fear of Muslims
In the opening moments of A Burning the jolly guava sellers and phuchka wallahs and the “greens of trees as luminous as a mineral stream” make this much-hyped debut look like a picturesque, happy ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil awaits vaccine cargo from India amid supply concerns
Brazil’s government is eagerly awaiting the Friday arrival of 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from India ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street eyes China despite continued tensions with US
The Democrats’ plans to go big on economic stimulus and get to grips with the pandemic helped drive US and global equity markets to fresh peaks this week. There will be many more policy changes for ... ( read original story ...)