Ex-MP Zahir Qadeer extradited to US
Qadeer is accused of conspiring to traffic heroin, methamphetamine and military-grade weapons.
Politics, US
Middle East, US
US says it still prefers diplomacy with Iran despite tensions
The US continues to prefer a diplomatic solution to its dispute with Iran despite recent military tensions, Stickney said.
Middle East
US says it struck 80 targets in Iran after attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, raising new doubts about a fragile.
Security, US
Report: US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself against ‘terrorist attacks’
The comments came after Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and a Taliban claim of retaliatory attacks inside Pakistan.
Middle East
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, 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.