Do we see the real Africa on Google Maps?

Do the Africa we see on Google Maps is the real Africa? Or is its shape being distorted for commercial purposes? A brilliant piece by James Wan in Think Africa Press. 

TAPI pipeline: The Afghan Taliban factor

Good news: work on TAPI has begun. Bad news: the Afghan Taliban is has expanded. India’s big dream is at crossroads. New Eastern Outlook investigates.

2015 belonged to Putin’s Russia

We close the eventful 2015 with this Untold News from Sputnik which reveals US intelligence had completely misjudged Russia’s rise at the turn of the millennium.

Iraq stands up with beauty pageant

In winning the first beauty pageant of her country in 43 years, Shaima Qassim let the world know that Iraq lives (see video).

Assad breaks his silence: A must read

Any bets that you would read this news in tomorrow’s newspapers? One is prepared to lose one's shirt you won’t. A sensational interview of Syrian president, Bashar...