Middle East

US Seeking to Regain Control of Bagram Air Base in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan: Trump

US is actively working to regain control over Bagram Air Base in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, President Trump said in remarks on Sept. 18.

US and Qatar Working on Enhanced Defense Pact Following Israeli Strike in Doha

US and Qatar are nearly finished hashing out a new defense cooperation agreement, Sec. of State Rubio said during a trip through the Middle East.
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Rubio Departs for Israel After Gaza Talks Stall, Doha Strike

Sec. of State Rubio heads to Israel to push for Hamas hostage releases and address humanitarian issues after nearly two years of Gaza conflict.

What to Know About the Israeli Strike Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar

The Israeli military launched a surprise strike on Doha, Qatar, on Sept. 9, intending to eliminate several political leaders of Hamas.

White House Calls Israeli Strike on Qatar ‘Unfortunate,’ But Targeting Hamas a ‘Worthy Goal’

White House called Israel’s Sept. 9 strikes in Doha “unfortunate,” saying they failed to advance the goals of either Israel or the United States.

US in ‘Very Deep Negotiations’ With Hamas to End Gaza Conflict, Trump Says

U.S. is in “very deep negotiations with Hamas” to bring an end to the current conflict in the Gaza Strip, President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 5.

IAEA Finds Uranium Traces in Syria Linked to Site Bombed by Israel

IAEA found traces of uranium in Syria building Israel destroyed in 2007 that agency has believed was an undeclared nuclear reactor.

Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State at UN General Assembly

Belgium will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this month, joining France, Britain, Canada, and Australia in similar moves.