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.
Putin Pushes His Red Lines in Kazakhstan and Ukraine
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that if diplomacy over Ukraine and NATO fails, Russia will opt for an unspecified "military-technical solution."
U.S. And Russia Still Far Apart on Ukraine After Geneva Talks
The build-up of troops near Ukraine, has raised U.S.-Russia tensions to their highest levels since the end of the Cold War.
Comedians, Friends, Co-Stars React to Death of Bob Saget
“I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.” — John Stamos, via Twitter
Taliban Arrest Popular Afghan Professor Critical of Govt
The region has been under heavy rainfall for two weeks, which could have loosened the rock face. On Saturday, a dike overflowed at an iron ore mine 300 kilometers to the east, cutting off a major federal highway.