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US Nation Building in Afghanistan through Mining

Afghanistan is one of the richest mining regions of the world, with untapped resources valued at approximately $3 trillion. Rare earth elements essential to lithium batteries, computer chips, and other technologies have attracted geopolitical…
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Biden extends national emergency declaration for stabilization of Iraq

United States President Joe Biden extended a national emergency declaration on the stabilization of Iraq issued by the White House 20 years ago, saying the obstacles to the reconstruction of the war-torn country still poses a threat to Washington’s…
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U.S. proposed conducting joint military planning with Israel on Iran

The Biden administration proposed to Israel a few weeks ago the idea of engaging in joint military planning concerning Iran, three U.S. and Israeli officials told Axios. U.S. officials say the proposal is unprecedented and could significantly…
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State Department offers to share classified dissent cable on Afghanistan withdrawal with key lawmakers

The State Department said Wednesday it would allow the leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to review a partially redacted, classified dissent cable written by U.S. personnel in 2021 related to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.  Republican…
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Fueling a war in silence: Canada’s role in the Yemeni Civil War

This past March 25 to 27, protests were held across Canada to mark eight years of the Saudi-led intervention in the war in Yemen. Rallies, marches and solidarity actions were held in six cities across the country in objection to Canada’s…
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No Money for Jewish Settlements: NY Lawmakers Challenge US Time-Honored Tradition

The New York’s state assembly will consider legislation aimed at preventing registered US charities from sending money to fund illegal Jewish settlements in the Occupied West Bank, The New York Post newspaper reported on Tuesday. According…