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U.S. Man Recovering After ‘Breakthrough’ Pig-Heart Transplant
He also warned against attempts to rewrite history without understanding the context of the times in which people lived
Pope Francis Speaks Out Against ‘Cancel Culture,’ Condemns ‘Baseless Information’ About Vaccines
He also warned against attempts to rewrite history without understanding the context of the times in which people lived
Taliban Orders Beheading of Store Mannequins as Afghan Women Fume Over Biden ‘Betrayal’
Afghan women feel 'like the whole world is abandoning them,' Iranian journalist-activist tells 'The Story'
China Buys More Sanctioned Oil from Iran, Venezuela at a Bargain
China doubled down on imports of Iranian and Venezuelan crude in 2021, taking the most from the U.S.-sanctioned regimes in three years, as refiners brushed off the risk of penalties to scoop up cheap oil.
After ‘Death to America’ Chant, Iranian Athletes Want to Cancel Wrestling Match
An organization of world-class Iranian athletes is urging USA Wrestling to cancel a February match with Iran's squad after "Death to America" chants.
Iran Calls for Release of Afghan Funds During Taliban Envoy’s Visit
Hardline Islamist Taliban insurgents took control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15 as U.S. and other foreign forces withdrew after a 20-year presence in support of its Western-backed Kabul government.
Iran Hosts Crucial Meeting Involving Afghan Rivals
The Taliban are under pressure from neighboring countries and the global community at large to promote national political reconciliation and form an inclusive government that respects human rights of all Afghans before the world considers granting legitimacy to the rule in Kabul.
Congress Launches Bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus
The House-Senate caucus will be a ‘cheerleading squad’ for the normalization agreements, co-chair Sen. James Lankford told JI
Kazakhstan President Says He’ll Provide Proof of “Attempted Coup”
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claimed Monday that unnamed actors had orchestrated an "attempted coup d’etat" against him and said he would soon provide evidence.
Kazakhstan Detains Almost 10,000 Over Deadly Unrest
The oil-rich former Soviet republic says government buildings were attacked in several major cities after initially peaceful protests against hikes in the price of car fuel turned violent.