Middle East
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Draft US-Iran deal includes releasing Iranian assets, nuclear concessions: report
Under the draft agreement, the U.S. would reportedly suspend sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports and not impose new sanctions while negotiations continue
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JD Vance issues statement about peace deal with Iran, says there's a 'lot of fake information'
The proposed peace plan, if finalized, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the war to an end, Vance said. The deal has the potential to reshape the region and make for lasting peace.
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Trump blasts Iranian characterization of peace deal terms, has 'no relation to the truth'
Iranian state media published a draft agreement on Friday, and quoted unnamed Iranian officials saying that the country would negotiate retaining its nuclear enrichment program, which Trump has adamantly opposed.
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Tensions grow and ceasefire ends as Israel bombs sites in Gaza following violent protests
This is the first such confrontation between Israel and Hamas since the new Israeli government led by Naftali Bennett has been in power.
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One Afghan who died falling from US evacuation plane was member of national youth soccer team
The 17-year-old lost his life amid the chaos at the Kabul airport this week
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Biden 'hubris,' generals' lack of plan led to 'sloppy' Afghanistan exit, ex-Green Beret says
Biden "gave the Taliban three months of prime fighting season time to plan this offensive," Joe Kent said.
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U.S. is flying F/A-18 fighter jets over Kabul during evacuation
The fighter jets are "to support the commander on the ground," Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor said.
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IMF stops funding to Afghanistan, including $460 M next week, amid global 'lack of clarity'
Decision comes amid pressure from Biden administration to ensure reserves, known as Special Drawing Rights, don't reach Taliban.
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Taliban violently break up Afghan protesters, killing one: Report
The Afghan protestors replaced the Taliban flag with their national flag ahead of Afghanistan's Independence Day.
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Taliban warns U.S: Troops must be fully out of Afghanistan by 9/11
The Taliban noted that "we are committed not to attack" U.S. troops.
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Afghan government reserves in U.S. banks frozen by Biden administration: Report
The decision was reportedly made following the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.
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Inspector general for Afghan reconstruction says 20 year effort is marked by 'too many failures'
The August 2021 SIGAR reports determines that the U.S. spent ample resources in Afghanistan, with little coherent strategy backing the ordeal
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At least eight people killed at Kabul airport as Afghans attempt to flee, report
Thousands of Afghans gathered at the airport in hopes of getting on evacuation flights after the Taliban seized control of the nation