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Leaving Iraq: A 23‑Year Campaign Ends

Leaving Iraq: A 23‑Year Campaign Ends

Oct 15, 2026 · James Parker

The United States withdrew its final combat troops from Iraq on September 30, 2024, concluding a military presence that had spanned 23 years. The departure mark

Russia Backs Iran Amid Tensions

Russia Backs Iran Amid Tensions

Oct 15, 2026 · James Parker

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in Turkmenistan. The meeting occurred before a regional summit. Putin pledged Ru

I Left Gaza But My Body Remains Haunted by War

I Left Gaza But My Body Remains Haunted by War

Oct 14, 2026 · Emily Ross

On February 19, 2024, Reem Salim departed Gaza after enduring months of conflict, yet she describes feeling psychologically and physically trapped by the war’s