Middle East
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Iran launches drone attack targeting Bahrain
The U.S. strikes followed an Iranian attack on a cargo ship on Thursday.
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Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency
Saturday's incident occurred after Iran attacked a cargo ship on Thursday.
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You Vote: How do you view the exchange of attacks, first by Iran Thursday, followed by US Friday?
The U.S. accused Iran of violating its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was signed by both countries last week to end the fighting and reopen the shipping lane.
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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
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Taliban captures Mazarf-i-Sharif in major win as grip on country grows
Islamist military group has swept over country as U.S. pulls back.
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Taliban seize 4 more provincial capitals, now control nearly 70% of Afghanistan
The militant troops swept through the southern part of the country on Friday
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Afghanistan's second-largest city, Kandahar, falls to the Taliban
Kandahar is the twelfth provincial capital taken over by the Taliban.
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U.S. embassy in Kabul tells Americans: 'leave Afghanistan immediately'
The notice was released as the Taliban took over a nearby city.
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U.S. troops sent to evacuate personnel at Kabul embassy
As the Taliban move rapidly through the country, U.S. troops are being sent to the Kabul airport.