Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on imports of new iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models by the U.S. tech giant Apple

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Apple Offers $100 Million Investment in Indonesia to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

The amount the U.S. tech giant has offered is 10 times higher than an initial plan to invest $10 million and will be invested over the next two years.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

India lifts 3 decade import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book 'The Satanic Verses'

India’s ban on importing author Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses” has been lifted after a court said officials were unable to find the original order.

Victrix's New Call Of Duty PS5 Controller Has Arrived, Last Year's Model Discounted

Call of Duty Field Op Edition - Victrix Pro BFG Wireless PS5 Controller $200 | Supports PS5, PS4, and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history

Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned ...

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year

Gabon is holding a referendum on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than a year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central ...

World - ABC News - November 16

Economists expect Trump to place huge tariffs on Chinese imports: Survey

Economists are expecting President-elect Trump to place tariffs of about 40 percent on Chinese imports, according to a survey from Reuters. In the survey of economists, 45 percent said the “level ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech group

World - Financial Times - October 28

Apple proposes Indonesian factory in bid to reverse iPhone 16 ban

Investment of $100mn in key market would help meet requirement for 40% local content in smartphones

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2024)

The iPhone 16 range is here, along with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Apple's four-phone strategy is lagging. One idea to reviving sales: Cut the cameras

Every year since 2020, when Apple moved to a four-model lineup, one of them has lagged in terms of sales.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Israel’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN

US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Flyers Get Bad News About Important Goalie

This is rough news for the Flyers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia

Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side. Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The Papers: US 'lifts ban' on strikes in Russia and royal 'raid'

Monday's papers feature Joe Biden lifting the ban on Ukraine using US arms to strike Russia and a burglary on a royal estate.

Florida's abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place

Florida’s abortion-rights ballot initiative fell short of passing on Tuesday, leaving in place a six-week abortion ban that has helped restrict access across almost all of the Southern U.S. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the bill

World - Financial Times - November 2

Boeing, Strikers Meet for First Time Since Last Week’s Contract Rejection

The two sides come together with a push from the Labor Department as the strike stretches to a seventh week.

Business - Inc. - October 30

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

Astronomers say better catch this week's supermoon

Tech - ABC News - November 11

Bungie's Marathon Gets Its First Update in Over A Year Albeit With Few New Details

After more than a year of silence, Bungie has given an update on the development progress of its extraction shooter Marathon . The lengthy video is surprisingly light on details, however, with ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Walmart and Other Retailers Cut Christmas Goods Imports This Year

A tepid holiday season forecast prompted many companies to slash their orders for trees, tinsel and other holiday gear.

Business - Inc. - November 5

2 dead, others injured after explosion at Louisville, Kentucky, plant

Two people have been killed and others injured in an explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday that had prompted a shelter-in-place order.

Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons

October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Satellite photos show Israeli strike likely hit important Iran Revolutionary Guard missile base

Israel’s attack on Iran likely damaged a base run by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard that builds ballistic missiles and launches rockets as part of its own space program

World - ABC News - October 29

Indonesia wants Apple to sweeten its $100 million proposal as tech giant lobbies for iPhone 16 sales

The Indonesian government expects Apple to invest more than $100 million into the country if it wants to sell its iPhone 16 in the growing market.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

Ethiopia this year became the first country in the world to ban the importation of non-electric private vehicles

World - ABC News - November 3

Is this our last chance to stop Iran from going nuclear?

President Biden's opposition to Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities is disappointing, as the U.S. has failed to prevent North Korea from acquiring nuclear weapons despite its commitment to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Oil prices lifted by report Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel

Oil futures finished higher on Friday, finding support after a news report that Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Paris court lifts ban on Israeli firms exhibiting their weapons at Euronaval trade show

A Paris commercial court has lifted a ban that had prevented Israeli defense companies from exhibiting weapons used by its military in the Mideast conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon at the upcoming ...

World - ABC News - October 31

NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at US colleges

The NCAA Division I Council has cleared the way for players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Ukraine fires US-made Atacms missiles into Russia after ban lifted by Biden

First such use of missiles came hours after Vladimir Putin lowered Moscow’s threshold for using nuclear weapons. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Ukraine has fired US-made long-range ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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