Middle East
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Iran signals openness to diplomacy as war remains stalled
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that the agreement signed by President Donald Trump in June should be used to move the conflict beyond what he described as a state of “neither war nor peace.”
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You Vote: With Trump announcing highly increased 'economic warfare' against Iran, what do you think?
"This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale," he continued. "Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is hanging by a thread."
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You Vote: With Hamas saying they plan to demilitarize Gaza, should Israel trust that and withdraw?
The rare direct meeting afforded Kushner an opportunity to press Hamas for specifics on a disarmament plan, warning that Israel doesn't trust Hamas to go through with the promise.
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Taliban leaders demand U.S. stop drone patrols in Afghanistan
A spokesperson for the Taliban claims the U.S. is in violation of a Trump-era policy
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Taliban set to bring back public executions and amputations
Despite attempting to project a new image of moderation, the Taliban remain committed to a hard-line, conservative brand of Sharia law.
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Two Afghan refugees face federal rape and violence charges in Wisconsin
The Biden administration has repeatedly said the vetting process for refugees fleeing Afghanistan is thorough
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Taliban requests speaking slot at United Nations meeting
The Taliban hopes to seek legitimacy on the world stage and seek aid by speaking before the U.N.'s General Assembly.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for recent string of bombings in Afghanistan
International community is watching to see if Taliban can keep violent extremists in check, prevent reemergence of country as terrorist stronghold and staging ground.
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Leader among Taliban opposition in Afghanistan reaches deal with DC lobbyist for support in US
The contract was filed Wednesday evening with the Justice Department
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Family of American hostage of the Taliban calls for dismissal of U.S. envoy to Afghanistan
The family of Mark Frerichs are calling for the firing of Zalmay Khalilzad, the chief Afghan peace negotiator
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Afghan pilots who fled to Uzbekistan will be transferred to the United States
The U.S. and Uzbek governments worked out an agreement that will allow for the transfer of the pilots and their family members
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White House confirms 21 more Americans evacuated from Afghanistan
The U.S. citizens were safely evacuated from Afghanistan despite the Taliban restricting flights
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Commercial flight out of Afghanistan with U.S. passengers departs for Qatar, reports
The plane will head to Doha, Qatar.