Among the 11 Taliban prisoners freed, in what some reported was a swap for Indian hostages, was a U.S.-designated terrorist figure who had been caught with a haul of opium.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
Moroccan Journalist Sentenced to Prison for Abortion and Premarital Sex
A doctor convicted of performing the abortion was sentenced, along with Hajar Raissouni and her fiancé. They denied any abortion had taken place.
Syria Demands Immediate Withdrawal of U.S. and Turkish Forces, Again
Syria’s foreign minister demanded both countries evacuate their forces from the war-ravaged country or face “countermeasures.” Syria has made such threats before without taking steps to enforce them.
Who’s the Obstacle to Talks? Iran and U.S. Point at Each Other
The contradictory narratives added a new twist to the frantic efforts to broker a meeting between President Trump and the Iranian leader, Hassan Rouhani.
Who Is Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukraine President in the Trump Impeachment Crisis?
Mr. Zelensky acted in a comedy before becoming Ukraine’s president, and has been thrust into the center of the American debate.
The Other TV Personality-Turned-President in the Ukraine Case
Volodymyr Zelensky, who acted in a comedy before becoming Ukraine’s president, has been thrust into the center of the American impeachment debate.
What Is the United Nations? Its History, Its Goals and Its Relevance
A brief look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
600 Meetings and a World of Conflict: What to Expect at the U.N. General Assembly
Nearly 200 leaders will converge on the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage for five days of speeches, hundreds of meetings — and clashes over climate change, Iran and trade.
Trump’s National Security Aides Refining Possible Iran Options
President Trump has threatened to order “the ultimate option” of a strike on Iran after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, but also emphasized his opposition to another war.