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The United States has removed its $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani , a decision made shortly after the Taliban released American citizen George Glezmann , who had been held captive for two years. US Removes $10M Reward for Taliban Leader Sirajuddin Haqqani Amid Diplomatic Shifts and Hostage Release. Despite the reward’s removal, the FBI continues to list Haqqani on its website, highlighting his role in orchestrating attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan. This development suggests a shift in US policy amid ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. George Glezmann, who was abducted in December 2022 during a trip to Afghanistan, is the third American detainee freed by the Taliban since January 2025.  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the release as a “positive and constructive step,” acknowledging Qatar’s key role in facilitating the negotiations. The Taliban claims the release aligns with its broader...

Kyiv wakes to devastation early Sunday as nearly 150 Russian drones swarm the city. Explosions rock neighborhoods, destroying residential buildings and killing three civilians. A devastated residential building in Kyiv burns after a Russian drone strike, with rescue workers and emergency vehicles responding to the scene. Smoke rises into the evening sky as debris litters the ground, highlighting the destruction and human cost of the attack. Among the victims are a father, his 5-year-old daughter , and an 80-year-old woman who dies in her burning apartment. This marks the first deadly attack in Kyiv in over two months as ceasefire talks continue in Saudi Arabia . Kyiv Shaken But Not Broken Shortly after midnight, the blare of air raid sirens sends residents running for shelter. Explosions tear through homes, setting off fires and leaving destruction in their wake. Emergency crews work tirelessly, rescuing survivors as thick smoke covers the sky. The Ukrainian government responds...