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News Wrap: American Ryan Corbett released from Afghanistan in prisoner swap with Taliban
Americans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says
Americans Ryan Corbett and William W. McKenty III were freed, their families said. The Taliban said Khan Mohammed, an Afghan serving a life sentence in California, was released.
NY man freed by Taliban in prisoner exchange
To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust
President Joe Biden, center, with Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Sec. of State Anthony Blinken, right, speaks at the White House on the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after more than 15 months of war, Jan. 15, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Evan Vucci
Explained: Why Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Doesn't Guarantee an End to the War
After 467 days of violence, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached and will come into effect on Sunday, pending Israeli government approval.
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Hamas resists in Gaza with 20,000 fighters, despite losing top leaders
Israel estimates that nearly half of the militants in Gaza are well-organized, with forces spread out across the north and south of the Palestinian territory. According to several experts, the group h
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Israel's top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures as it launches major operation in West Bank
Israel's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Israel meanwhile launched a large operation in the occupied West Bank,
Israel faced an impossible choice: destroy Hamas or rescue the hostages
I have been asked quite a bit about my reaction to the ceasefire deal announced that evening. The first batch of hostages are due to be released on Sunday.
The week that was in international affairs: Israel-Hamas deal, Afghanistan's darkness and more
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Don’t Count on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Lasting Long
AFTER 466 DAYS OF GRUELING and deadly conflict, Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. The deal the two sides agreed on has reportedly not changed much from the framework crafted last year, which would mean that it will proceed in three separate phases.
Qatar Eyes Wider Mediator Role After Gaza Truce Breakthrough
Qatar’s success in helping to broker the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire has enhanced its reputation as an international mediator, with officials now considering which other conflicts they could help resolve.
These Afghans helped the U.S. military. Now, they seek help for Des Moines cultural center
Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and cultural center
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Trump’s second term: Shaping U.S.-Qatar relations and Middle East diplomacy
Trump’s past diplomacy with Qatar on counterterrorism, economic ties, and regional stability could foster continued cooperation in his second term. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration on Monday,
Trump promises to end '4 long years of American decline'
President elect Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Washington, D.C., Sunday afternoon that 'four long years of American decline" will end," and that nation will "begin a brand new day of Ameri