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20 hours ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
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fromemptywheel
14 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
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fromAxios
10 hours ago
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Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

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fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
fromAxios
10 hours ago
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Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

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fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
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fromFortune
17 hours ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found

Trump claimed US military dominance after rescuing airmen in Iran, despite Iranian reports of a downed US aircraft during the operation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

Trump's first national address during the Iran war left many confused about the direction and goals of U.S. involvement.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Abby Phillip and Scott Jennings Battle It Out Over Who Benefits From Trump's War in Iran

Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip debated the implications of Trump's military actions against Iran and NATO's role in European security.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech

Trump's address failed to provide a clear explanation for the war, leaving Americans more concerned than reassured.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
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3 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
US politics
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3 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago
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Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

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1 day ago
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Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

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6 days ago
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Former national security adviser discusses the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran

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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Former national security adviser discusses the ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran

Iran may be reluctant to engage in direct negotiations with the U.S., preferring indirect talks through intermediaries.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded months on

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of evacuating Afghans at risk due to a data leak, highlighting the slow response of the UK government.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

TSA workers get temporary financial relief as Coast Guard civilians work with no pay during shutdown

Federal employees under the Department of Homeland Security, including Coast Guard civilians, remain unpaid during the partial government shutdown, impacting operations and morale.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
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fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
#us-iran-conflict
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago
World news

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago
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After Trump Speech, War Continues With Threats, Warnings, And Strikes

The US and Israel continue military operations against Iran amid escalating tensions and threats from both sides.
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fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US citizens: Trump had no backup' plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike

US citizens in the Middle East report inadequate State Department support following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with many unable to reach embassy officials despite seeking assistance.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

May Be What Gets These Pilots Tortured or Killed': Retired Gen. Rips Hegseth's War Rhetoric as Reckless and Outrageous'

Reckless rhetoric regarding U.S. pilots in Iran may lead to their torture or death, as per international law.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
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4 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump expects the Iran conflict to end in two to three weeks, asserting that the U.S. will not be involved in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

May Be What Gets These Pilots Tortured or Killed': Retired Gen. Rips Hegseth's War Rhetoric as Reckless and Outrageous'

Reckless rhetoric regarding U.S. pilots in Iran may lead to their torture or death, as per international law.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump expects the Iran conflict to end in two to three weeks, asserting that the U.S. will not be involved in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Abandoned by America

An Afghan family in Pakistan faces deportation and danger due to their association with the U.S. military and the current refugee policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on

The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens

Nepal has reduced the workweek to five days due to an energy crisis, closing government offices and schools on Saturdays and Sundays.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

'Going To Continue for Some Time': Brett McGurk Gives Grim Response To Trump's Iran Speech

McGurk stated, 'I thought the necessity, laying out the bill of particulars on Iran, was fairly effective,' but he felt the plan for the future was lacking.
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2 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
#dhs
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history US politics live

The DHS shutdown has led to significant TSA staff departures and uncertainty over employee pay amidst ongoing political deadlock.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
World politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump's administration is intensifying military pressure on Iran, threatening civilian infrastructure and disregarding established warfare principles.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

An Afghan asylum seeker died less than 24 hours after ICE detention, prompting calls for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
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1 day ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
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fromAxios
3 days ago
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U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "stone ages" threat

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fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Iran and the United States, a long history of sham peace negotiations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a complex diplomatic struggle rooted in decades of distrust and historical grievances.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "stone ages" threat

U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure aim to disrupt military logistics and pressure the regime into negotiations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US

We don't authorise either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran, the minister, Margarita Robles, told reporters. I think everyone knows Spain's position. It's very clear, she added, calling the war profoundly illegal and profoundly unjust.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Thousands of U.S. troops deploy to Middle East. And, the latest on DHS funding talks

President Trump is deploying more troops to the Middle East amid ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted the ban on asylum applications for non-high-risk countries, while maintaining restrictions for about 40 high-risk nations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

US Citizen Released by Taliban After More Than a Year in Near-Solitary Confinement'

Dennis Coyle, detained by the Taliban for over a year, has been released and is returning home to the U.S.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Can't Stop Riffing Glibly About Little Excursion' That Killed 7 Americans and 160 Schoolgirls So Far

Trump makes unsubstantiated claims about a military strike killing 160 schoolchildren, contradicting his own Defense Secretary, then admits insufficient knowledge while refusing accountability.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'

The US designated Afghanistan a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage through hostage diplomacy tactics.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump will address the nation on Wednesday on the Iran war Wednesday-here's what to expect | Fortune

U.S. crude prices have nearly doubled, impacting costs across various sectors amid ongoing tensions in Iran.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Taliban release US academic held in detention for more than a year

The US state department announced the designation of Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing it of engaging in hostage diplomacy. Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Pakistani strike killed hundreds, Afghanistan says, as regional conflicts boil

A Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center killed over 400 people, escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid regional tensions involving Iran.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 weeks ago

US Adds Afghanistan To New Blacklist Over Taliban's 'Wrongful Detention' Of Americans

The United States designated Afghanistan a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of holding American citizens as bargaining chips and imposing sanctions and travel restrictions.
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