Russia Says Taliban Recognition Currently ‘Not Under Discussion’ The Taliban is sending a delegation to Moscow to meet with Russian, Chinese, and Pakistani officials
Report: Israel Approves $1.5 Billion Budget for Potential Attack on Iran The funds could be used to purchase bunker busters and bombers that can carry the munitions
UN Experts Say US Sanctions on Iran are Causing Medical Shortages The experts said Iranian patients with a rare skin disease are unable to get necessary bandages due to US sanctions
Zalmay Khalilzad Resigns as Special Envoy for Afghanistan Khalilzad's negotiations with the Taliban in Doha led to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan
China Denies Reports That It Tested Hypersonic Missile China's foreign ministry said it tested a new space vehicle, not a missile
Contradicting Iran, EU Says No Nuclear Deal Talks in Brussels Iran's foreign minister said talks would be held Thursday
Iran Resumes Exports to Saudi Arabia in Sign of Warming Ties The two countries have been engaged in talks since April
Russia Suspends NATO Mission After Diplomats Expelled NATO expelled eight members of Russia's mission in Brussels
Iran, Venezuela to Sign 20-Year Economic Cooperation Deal Both countries are under crippling US sanctions, making them natural trading partners
