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Palestinians escape high-security Israeli prison after digging tunnel
Six Palestinian prisoners, all of them serving life term for resisting the Israeli occupation, broke out Monday of Gilboa prison after digging a tunnel.
Anti-Taliban resistance spokesman killed in Panjshir
Fahim Dashti, the Spokesman for the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan’s northern Panjshir province that steadfastly refuses to recognize the Taliban, has been killed in armed clashes that continue in the region.
Taliban claims full control over Panjshir, resistance denies
Taliban Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that the group is in complete control of Panjshir, the last stronghold of resistance to the Taliban. This as the National Resistance of Panjshir denies the report.
White House says around 100 Americans left in Afghanistan
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain estimates that around 100 Americans are still left in Afghanistan waiting to be evacuated, days after the US administration’s August deadline for getting them all out.
Taliban: Kabul airport destroyed by American troops
The Taliban says US forces have intentionally damaged equipment at the Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport during their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Guinea president ‘detained by military in apparent coup’
Guinean President Alpha Conde has been reportedly detained by the military on Sunday in an apparent coup in a country with a long history of military power grabs.
Polls show 20% regret voting for Biden
One-fifth of voters who marked Joe Biden's name on their ballot in the US presidential election now want their vote back, according to a new poll.
Report: US seeks to get navy involved in Afghanistan strikes
The Pentagon is drawing up plans to shift the military involvement in Afghanistan onto the US Navy, which will likely be called on to deploy more aircraft carriers to the Middle East to provide launching ground for “over the horizon” airstrikes, according to a report.
Several Iraqi police forces killed in Daesh Attack in Kirkuk
Several police officers were killed in an attack carried out by Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL) militants in Iraq’s Northern Kirkuk Governorate on Sunday.
Assad: Syrians to overcome economic woes imposed by enemy
President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria says the aggression forces have imposed an economic blockade on Syria after their failure in the militarily and security arenas, emphasizing that Syrians will be able to overcome this stage and achieve the final victory.
Report: US post-9/11 wars cost 900,000 lives, $8 trillion
A report from the Costs of War project at Brown University revealed that 20 years of post-9/11 wars have cost the Unites States an estimated $8 trillion and have killed over 900,000 people.
MP: US siege on Lebanon to break, thanks to Iran fuel tanker
A member of the Lebanese parliament says Washington's financial, economic and political blockade has started to lift with the forthcoming arrival of the Iranian ship loaded with fuel to Lebanon.
Taliban leader promises ‘inclusive’ government
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of the Taliban’s political office, told Al-Jazeera the group is in the process of forming an inclusive government following its lightning takeover of Afghanistan
Americans overwhelmingly support Afghanistan pullout, disapprove of withdrawal handling
A large majority of Americans support President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan and end country's longest war but disapprove of the way Washington handled the withdrawal from the war-torn country, Washington Post-ABC News poll showed.
Tunisia union, parties refuse to talk to American senators
Tunisia's General Labor Union (UGTT) and two political parties rejected on Friday an invitation to discuss the country’s political crisis with a US congressional delegation visiting the African country, stressing they refuse any foreign interference in the local crisis.
At least 17 killed, dozens more injured in Kabul gunfire
At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 wounded in incidents of gun firing on Friday night in the Afghan capital, an official at a Kabul hospital confirmed.
Russia: Situation in Afghanistan proves NATO’s decline
Moscow says the recent events in Afghanistan have clearly demonstrated the US-led NATO is “an absolute failure as a military-political bloc” after the Taliban group seized the war-ravaged country following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops.
4.55 deaths as 220mln contract COVID-19 worldwide
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 219.8 million on Saturday, with more than 4.55 million deaths, the latest data from Johns Hopkins University showed.
Blinken claims Iran plotting against US citizens
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington is aware of what he called Tehran's ongoing interest to plot against Americans, including current and former US officials. Tehran had earlier denied similar claims as baseless and Hollywood-style scenarios.
EU to engage with Taliban without recognition of its government
The European Union (EU) laid out strict conditions under which it will engage with the Taliban but has drawn a line under recognizing a new government in Afghanistan.
Ex-advisor: Trump ‘definitely’ to run in 2024
An advisor to Donald Trump says after recent conversations with the former president, a 2024 run is happening, as President Joe Biden approval rating has taken a hit in the wake of Afghanistan exit.
Damascus: Israeli strikes unable to block Syria anti-terrorism drive
The Damascus government condemned Israel’s attacks on Syrian soil, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime’s ongoing acts of aggression will not affect its resolve in the fight against terrorism.
Biden orders declassification review of 9/11 documents after families of victims tell president not to attend memorial events
President Joe Biden ordered the US Justice Department to release the remaining classified documents on the 9/11 terrorist attacks within six months, after families of victims told him he wasn’t welcome to the commemorations.
UN says Afghan nationals not fleeing to Iran and Pakistan despite Taliban’s victory
The UN refugee agency reported on Friday Afghans have not been fleeing in large numbers across the borders to neighboring countries, Iran and Pakistan, in the wake of the Taliban’s return to national power, but some have crossed over indicating they intend to claim asylum.
Washington imposes sanctions on four Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap US-based journalist
Washington sanctioned four Iranian intelligence officials it alleges targeted an Iranian journalist living in the US as Tehran rejected the allegations as "baseless and ridiculous".
