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Afghanistan announces the release of a US citizen in exchange for an Afghan citizen, with Qatar as mediator. Details of the US prisoners not disclosed.

President Biden exits the White House with the lowest approval rate of his presidency, facing criticism for blunders and policies.

Fifty migrants, including 44 Pakistanis, have died on their way from Mauritania to the Canary Islands.

Open Doors organization has reported a rise in persecution and discrimination against Christians, with an increase of 15 million individuals facing such challenges compared to the previous year.

Tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan border forces escalated after clashes erupted following a rocket attack by Pakistan forces in Afghanistan's Host province.

Two seemingly unrelated but strangely connected attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas have caught the attention of the public in the United States.

At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law that allows for the suspension of any ban relating to the activities of a terrorist organization, including the removal of the Taliban from the terror list. The law, which does not mention any specific terrorist organization, was signed by Putin.

The Islamist Taliban in Afghanistan reportedly banned women from pursuing a medical education, raising concerns about the impact on healthcare services.

Lieutenant General Francisco José Gan Pampols has been appointed by Regiopresident Carlos Mazón to lead the reconstruction efforts in Valencia after the region was hit by severe weather in October.

The Taliban in Afghanistan have executed their sixth public execution since 2021, when the group regained control of the country. A convicted murderer was shot dead with three bullets in a sports stadium filled with thousands of spectators.

President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill top positions in his new administration, including appointing Elon Musk to lead a new department focusing on streamlining federal bureaucracy.

American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.

Eight suspects, seven men and one woman, are standing trial in relation to the death of French teacher Samuel Paty, each accused of varying levels of involvement. Read on to learn about their roles in the tragic incident.

The Taliban in Afghanistan has announced a new rule restricting women from talking to each other, yet another oppressive measure in their ongoing efforts to marginalize women.

Dutch airline KLM is adjusting its flight paths to Asia due to the recent Iran's attack on Israel, avoiding airspace over Iraq and Jordan.

US President Joe Biden received a lukewarm reception at the UN summit in New York as conflicts in Lebanon and between Israel and Hamas continue. Biden called on the warring parties to pursue diplomacy and cease violence.