The U.S. is seeking a political agreement with the Taliban and will not accept just any deal, according to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
During a press conference in Paris with his French counterpart, Esper said the United States is “working diligently” towards the agreement.
"We will make sure we have a good deal, a good enough deal that guarantees at least the security of countries going forward and a brighter path ahead for the Afghan people," Esper said.
Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war
Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war, Iran's IRNA news agency said on Sunday.
Twelve Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing and shootout
A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene to provide backup has killed at least 12 officers, police said on Sunday.
Qatar cargo ship targeted by drone, small fire with no injuries
Qatar's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported that a commercial cargo vessel in the country's territorial waters was targeted by a drone on Sunday morning.
Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to their respective countries in a process overseen by global health officials and expected to last until Monday.
UK's Starmer says his government is a ten-year project despite calls to quit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on and said his government was a "10-year project" despite calls to quit after his party's drubbing in local elections earlier this week.
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education have announced that in-person learning will resume for all students from Monday, May 11 in the United Arab Emirates.
Authorities have confirmed that smoke visible in the Al Jaddaf area on Sunday was caused by a docked boat catching fire in Dubai Creek.
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted two drones on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
