Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister claims that U.S. military equipment left behind during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan has fallen into militant hands and ultimately made its way to the Pakistani Taliban.

President Biden and members of his administration claim they want simple legislation to avoid a government shutdown. But a close look at the funding request reveals a radical plan.

Tehran said a controversial deal with its arch foe the United States for unfreezing Iranian funds worth $6 billion then swapping five detainees each would go ahead on Monday.