‘We were naive’: Ex-CIA, military and diplomatic veterans reflect on lessons learned, 20 years after 9/11
CNBC asked former CIA, military and diplomatic personnel what they feel America has learned — and failed to learn — since Sept. 11, 2001.
Another 21 U.S. citizens evacuated from Afghanistan
Evacuations continued in Afghanistan on Friday with an additional 21 U.S. citizens and 11 Lawful Permanent Residents fleeing Taliban rule, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. This …
Apple can no longer force developers to use in-app purchasing, judge rules in Epic Games case
VIDEO 3:40 03:40 Court ruling could be long-term victory for Apple: The Verge’s Nilay Patel TechCheck Apple ‘s lucrative App Store business received a major blow Friday thanks to a …
Thin, energetic Kim Jong Un steals spotlight at North Korea parade
Seoul, South Korea — North Korea held a parade on Thursday showcasing military dogs and virus workers in orange hazmat suits, but leader Kim Jong Un still managed to seize …
Weeks after fleeing Afghanistan, former President Ashraf Ghani issues ‘explanation’ statement to Afghan people — only in English
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani attends a security meeting in Kabul, Afghanistan August 14, 2021. Afghan Presidential Palace | Reuters More than three weeks after fleeing Kabul by helicopter as the …
Asia-Pacific stocks slip; Tencent and Netease shares drop
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific fell in Thursday morning trade as investors reacted to the release of China’s August inflation data. The Shanghai composite in mainland China slipped 0.26% while …
U.S. caring for more than 100 unaccompanied Afghan children
The federal government is currently caring for more than 100 Afghan children who arrived in the U.S. without their parents , the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said …
Strong earthquake hits near Acapulco, Mexico
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away, but officials said …
WHO criticizes wealthy nations for hoarding Covid treatments and vaccines, saying it’s prolonging pandemic
Vials of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. Johnson & Johnson via Reuters The World Health Organization condemned wealthy nations for stockpiling coronavirus vaccines, treatments and protective equipment, …
Stock futures open slightly higher after Dow slips following August jobs report
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Getty Images U.S. stock futures opened slightly higher Monday night after the Dow slipped from a record high …