Taliban to ‘shortly’ release American citizen, Khalilzad says
“According to the Afghan Foreign Ministry, an American, Faye Dai Hall, who was in custody, will be freed shortly,” Khalilzad.
Human Rights, US
West Asia
Death toll in Myanmar earthquake surpasses 1,000
The quake’s tremors were also felt in neighboring Thailand, where at least nine people were killed. In Bangkok, a skyscraper.
Security, US
J.D. Vance calls Taliban ‘worst terrorist organization in the world’
This marks the first time a senior official in the Trump administration has explicitly referred to the Taliban as a.
US
Former Afghan interpreter fatally stabbed in his Houston office, suspect arrested
“He dedicated himself to helping others rebuild their lives,” a friend of Niazi said.
US
Trump claims record Muslim American support at White House Iftar
Trump claimed "record numbers" of support from Muslim Americans and vowed to expand on the Abraham Accords.
Asia, Immigration
Iran completes first 55 kilometers of border wall with Afghanistan
According to state media outlet IRNA, Hossein Jamshidi, the commander of Taybad city in eastern Iran, said the project is.
US
Four US soldiers missing during training in Lithuania, embassy says
“Search and recovery efforts are underway,” the embassy said, adding that the soldiers were participating in routine exercises at the.
World
Russian state TV journalist killed by landmine near Ukraine border
Anna Prokofieva was killed “while performing her professional duty,” the network said.
Middle East
In rare protest, Palestinians in northern Gaza denounce Hamas amid resumed conflict
“Hamas is terrorist” and “We don’t want war," the protesters said.
Middle East
Gaza wakes to aftermath of Israeli strike on hospital
Israel said the strike was aimed at a high-ranking Hamas target.