Business of all, care of none? Ahmad Wali Massoud, Former Afghan Ambassador to the United Kingdom

For decades, Afghanistan has been everybody’s business and no one’s responsibility. Other powers, big and small, pursued their own agendas there, with little regard for the country’s customs or aspirations. But now that the Taliban has upended the status quo, the question of Afghanistan’s trajectory and what it portends for the region as a whole is more pressing than ever. … Read More >Business of all, care of none? Ahmad Wali Massoud, Former Afghan Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken

Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts. … Read More >Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken

One-shot Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Covid-19 Delta variant & strong potency as booster for other vaccines – study

An extensive new study has shown that Russia’s one-dose Sputnik Light offers high protection against the dangerous Delta variant of Covid-19, and significantly boosts the immune response if used as a booster for other vaccines. … Read More >One-shot Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Covid-19 Delta variant & strong potency as booster for other vaccines – study

Apple cutting iPhone Christmas production by 10 million units due to chip shortage – media

US tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to slash its iPhone production goals in 2021 amid growing shortage of semiconductors around the world. The news has triggered an immediate 1.2% drop in the company’s share value. … Read More >Apple cutting iPhone Christmas production by 10 million units due to chip shortage – media