Regional countries held Afghanistan talks in Tehran

The negotiations have been stalled since June 20

Blinken reportedly told Israel's Gantz that the new settlement construction plans were 'unacceptable'

1,800 killed in the past two weeks

The CIA established a new spy center to focus exclusively on China

Gunmen went after unarmed civilians

The two countries are boosting military ties in the face of increased pressure from the US and its allies

The US has condemned the coup and frozen $700 million in aid

SDF 'arrest campaign' gathering up young men

The Afghanistan withdrawal sparked rumors that the US might leave Syria, but the Biden administration has made it clear they plan to stay

Plan is a major obstacle to two-state solution

Officials say 4 kidnappers among the slain

No casualties reported, only damage to sites

Sees waiting for talks in 'critical phase'

Nations will expand EU battle groups