US renews appeal for information on American missing in Afghanistan
The State Department’s hostage affairs envoy said Washington continues efforts to locate Paul Overby, who disappeared in Khost more than.
Human Rights, US
Economy, US
UN says new $1.8 billion US aid will expand humanitarian operations
The additional $1.8 billion in American humanitarian funding comes as aid agencies warn of shrinking budgets, including in Afghanistan.
US
Trump counterterrorism strategy focuses on cartels, Iran and domestic extremism
The White House document places cartels, left-wing extremists and Iran at the center of US security priorities while largely omitting.
Europe, Immigration
Neumann warns deportations to Afghanistan could strengthen Taliban
Hannah Neumann said returning Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan would deepen desperation and reinforce extremist networks.
South Asia, US
US announces phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar
The State Department said diplomatic responsibilities for northwestern Pakistan will shift to the US Embassy in Islamabad.
Security, US
Afghan man convicted of aiding IS-K in Kabul airport bombing case
Sharifullah was tried in federal court in Virginia, where jurors deliberated for about eight hours over two days before returning.
Immigration, US
US senators seek halt to any plan to send Afghan refugees to Congo
Lawmakers warn move could endanger allies who worked with US forces during its presence in Afghanistan.
Middle East
Iran-US talks stall as Tehran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan
Trump says outreach is up to Iran as ceasefire diplomacy falters and tensions persist across the region.
Immigration, US
Trump says he is unaware of reported plan to send Afghans to Congo
Democratic lawmakers warn proposal could endanger former US allies and undermine American credibility.
Immigration, US
US lawmakers condemn reported plan to send Afghan allies to Congo
Democrats warn proposal could endanger more than 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar and undermine US commitments.