US President Trump's team is pushing to relocate Afghans trapped in limbo on US and Middle East base, with the State Department negotiating with countries in Africa and Asia to take the Afghans so they can close the base in Qatar
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US President Trump's team is pushing to relocate Afghans trapped in limbo on US and Middle East base, with the State Department negotiating with countries in Africa and Asia to take the Afghans so they can close the base in Qatar
Pakistan's PM is negotiating a ceasefire with Iran, according to Pakistani government sources cited by CBS News
US President Trump is said to weigh Pakistan's request for a two week extension, according to POLITICO
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administration that could affect regional stability and international relations, particularly in the context of refugee resettlement. Given the potential for increased tensions in Afghanistan and surrounding areas, markets may respond through safe-haven assets like gold or the dollar, depending on risk appetite and geopolitical developments.
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