US Accuses Kabul of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Over Missing American in Afghanistan
Senior US officials, including former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, have renewed calls for the return of missing American author Paul Overby, accusing the Taliban of engaging in what they described as “hostage diplomacy” more than a…
Russian President Putin to Visit China for Two Days of Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to announcements from both the Kremlin and Chinese state media on Saturday.
According to…
Iran Has “No Trust” in US, Will Negotiate Only if Washington Is Serious, Araghchi Says
NEW DELHI — Iran has “no trust” in the United States and will only return to negotiations if Washington demonstrates genuine seriousness about reaching a durable agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, as efforts…
Trump Departs Beijing After High-Stakes China State Visit as Leaders Claim Progress Despite Deep…
Trump and Xi Conclude Summit With Optimistic Tone, but Major Differences Persist Over Taiwan, Iran, Trade, and Security
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday after concluding a closely watched…
En megler uten troverdighet: Pakistans historikk med strategisk bedrag
Pakistans fornyede forsøk på å fremstille seg selv som en «ærlig megler» i kjølvannet av USAs–Israels krig mot Iran, kollapser selv under en beskjeden gransking. Megling er ikke en tittel en stat bare kan påta seg når det passer seg. Det er…
Over 500 Detained Afghan Migrants Return From Pakistan
More than 500 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistan have returned to Afghanistan this week as deportations and forced repatriations continue to rise, adding to growing pressure on the country’s already…
Den uløste Durand-linje-konflikten
I løpet av den flere tiår lange gjennomføringen av Pakistans «strategisk dybde»-politikk har Islamabad brukt en kombinasjon av politiske, militære, etterretningsbaserte og tvangsmessige virkemidler for å oppmuntre eller presse Afghanistan…
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill Recordings Enter National Registry
Recordings by some of the most influential artists in modern music including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill are officially becoming part of America’s permanent audio heritage. Their iconic works are among 25 new additions…
Malaysia slams Norway’s Revocation of Naval Missile Export License, Warns of Broader Fallout
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday issued a sharp condemnation of Norway’s decision to revoke an export license for a naval missile system, warning that the move could erode trust in European defense suppliers…
Over 5,000 Afghan Migrants Return to Afghanistan Amid Growing Humanitarian Pressure
More than 5,229 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, according to Taliban-controlled media reports released on Thursday, May 14. The returnees include more than 975 families who crossed back…