Iran says shipping through Strait of Hormuz suspended
Iran military said the move was a response to what it described as US violations of a recent agreement and.
Middle East
Middle East, US
World leaders welcome US-Iran deal, urge swift implementation
European, Gulf and UN officials hailed the agreement as a diplomatic breakthrough.
Immigration, US
US court ruling could clear path for pending Afghan immigration cases
A federal court has struck down policies that froze or delayed immigration benefits for Afghans and nationals of dozens of.
Immigration, US
US still seeking countries to resettle Afghan allies, Rubio says
The secretary of state said Washington is working with partner countries to relocate more than 1,000 Afghans stranded in Qatar.
World
Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman elected UN General Assembly president
Rahman will succeed Germany's Annalena Baerbock, who was elected to lead the General Assembly's 80th session.
Middle East, US
Trump says Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz reopening are near
The US president said key terms had been largely negotiated, though Iran and Israel had yet to publicly confirm an.
Human Rights, US
US renews appeal for information on American missing in Afghanistan
The State Department’s hostage affairs envoy said Washington continues efforts to locate Paul Overby, who disappeared in Khost more than.
Economy, US
UN says new $1.8 billion US aid will expand humanitarian operations
The additional $1.8 billion in American humanitarian funding comes as aid agencies warn of shrinking budgets, including in Afghanistan.
US
Trump counterterrorism strategy focuses on cartels, Iran and domestic extremism
The White House document places cartels, left-wing extremists and Iran at the center of US security priorities while largely omitting.
Europe, Immigration
Neumann warns deportations to Afghanistan could strengthen Taliban
Hannah Neumann said returning Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan would deepen desperation and reinforce extremist networks.