Thousands of Taliban supporters rallied in Kabul to mark five years since the group returned to power, while many residents stayed away over economic hardship and lost freedoms.
Trevor Manuel reflects on South Africa’s inertia, lost industrial opportunities after Polokwane, and the urgent repair work needed for democracy.
Iran’s business community warns the U.S. naval blockade could cause more damage than a direct war, as shipping costs and economic pressure mount.
