Taliban Claims Gains in Panjshir Valley Fighting
Both sides say other suffered heavy casualties
65 Killed in Fighting Around Yemen’s Maarib
Houthis reportedly made progress in early attacks
Report: Israel Cautions US Against Heavy Criticism of Saudi Arabia, Egypt
The Israelis fear the Arab countries could become friendly with Iran
Taliban Says China Will Be Afghanistan’s ‘Most Important Partner’
The US is withholding Afghan funds from the new Taliban-led government
Afghan Central Bank Board Member Urges US, IMF to Release Frozen Funds
Afghanistan is facing a potential economic crisis, but the US is using its financial power as leverage over the Taliban
Beijing’s New US Envoy: ‘China Is Not the Soviet Union’
Qin Gang called on Washington to drop its Cold War mentality
Another Ceasefire Deal Reached in Syria’s Daraa al-Balad
Russia mediates another chance at resolving contested area
House Panel Approves $24 Billion Boost to Military Budget
A Senate panel passed a similar increase that would bring military spending for 2022 to about $778 billion
France and Germany Press Iran to Return to Nuclear Talks ‘Immediately’
Iran's new FM said other parties should know it takes at least two to three months for a new government to be established
Milley: ‘It’s Possible’ the US Could Coordinate With the Taliban on ISIS-K
The US has previously flown air support for the Taliban against ISIS-K
Fighting Rages in Afghanistan’s Contested Panjshir Valley
Both sides claim the other took heavy casualties
Biden and Bennett Renew Agreement on Israel’s Secret Nuclear Weapons Program
Since Nixon, US presidents have agreed not to push Israel to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty
White House Chief of Staff Not Sure US Will Ever Recognize Taliban
The Taliban wants the US to reopen its embassy in Kabul and open up diplomatic relations
Biden Cites ‘Serious Competition With China’ as a Reason to Leave Afghanistan
Washington has to grapple with how a Taliban government fits in with its new Cold War with China
Biden Pledges $60 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
The weapons package includes Javelin anti-tank missiles and small arms
