US and Russia Won’t Have Ambassadors in Each Other’s Capitals as Tensions Simmer The US ambassador to Russia said he is returning to Washington, Moscow recalled its ambassador after Biden called Putin a 'killer'
CENTCOM Chief: It Will Be ‘Harder’ to Bomb Afghanistan After Withdrawal But ‘Not Impossible’ The US is looking to reposition assets in the region to maintain the ability to hit targets inside Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan Has Cost Over $2.26 Trillion Brown University's Costs of War project estimated that the US war has killed over 241,000 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan
EU Walks Back Claim of 150,000 Russian Troops Near Ukraine Border Last week, Ukraine said Russia has 80,000 troops along the border, but how Kyiv determined the numbers is not clear
Following US, EU to Boost Presence in Indo-Pacific to Counter China A new strategy calls for a 'meaningful' European naval presence in the region
Philippines’ Duterte Says He Would Send Navy to Assert South China Sea Claims A diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing has led the US to reaffirm its commitment to defending the Philippines in the disputed waters
Israel’s Cabinet Concerned US Wants an Iran Deal ‘At All Costs’ An Israeli official said the US could sign a deal with Iran 'within weeks'
Iran: Vienna Talks ‘on Right Track’ Iran said that progress is being made but talks have not reached 'final stages'
Iran Says It Welcomes Dialogue With Saudis After Reports of Secret Talks A report said Iranian and Saudi officials held recent talks in Baghdad, which Iran did not confirm
Blinken: US Will Be Able to ‘Take Action’ in Afghanistan After Withdrawal Blinken said the US is shifting its resources to focus on China
