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The Azadi Briefing: Taliban Detains Afghan Political Commentator

Jawed Mohmand, an Afghan academic and political commentator, is the latest figure to be detained by the Taliban as part of its crackdown on dissent.
Israel's Attack On Iran Has Left Tehran Offensively And Defensively Weaker

Israel’s October 26 attack on Iran has affected Tehran’s missile production and air-defense systems, impacting its long-range strike capabilities. By targeting critical military sites, Israel may have shifted the strategic balance, leaving Iran's offensive and defensive potential diminished.
The Russian Tail: How Data Could Reveal Georgian Election Fraud

Data analysts have identified suspicious voting patterns known as the "Russian tail" in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections. The anomalies mirror patterns seen in manipulated elections.
Ukraine Live Briefing: Moscow, Kyiv Trade Air Strikes

RFE/RL's Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest developments on Russia's ongoing invasion, Western military aid, global reaction, and the plight of civilians. The Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated throughout the day.
Harris Or Trump: What Will It Mean For Ukraine?

The outcome of the U.S. presidential election may affect Ukraine more than any other foreign country. The candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have staked out two very different positions on support for Ukraine, but how they will act in office should they win isn’t exactly clear.
U.S. 'Political Assistant' At Hungary’s Washington Embassy Wielded Torch At Deadly White-Supremacist Rally

Taylor Ragg, who has worked for more than three years at Hungary’s embassy in the U.S. capital, was among those who carried torches at a 2017 white-nationalist rally that left one counterprotester dead and dozens more injured.
Edward Lucas: 'Georgia Is Heading In The Direction Of Belarus'

Longtime journalist Edward Lucas spoke with RFE/RL’s Georgian Service about what's in store for Georgians and their Caucasus nation following disputed national elections.
What Moldova And Georgia Showed Us About Pushback Against Russian Influence

Starkly differing election outcomes in Moldova and Georgia highlight the way their respective governments and civil society pushed back to resist Russian influence.
Israel's Ban On UN Agency 'Beyond Catastrophic' For Palestinians

Israel’s ban on the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), if implemented, would severely hamper aid operations in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, experts have warned.
The Warning Shots Of A Power Struggle In Uzbekistan?

An unsuccessful gun attack on the car of an ally of President Shavkat Mirziyoev's daughter has given rise to speculation that the country's family-dominated political scene might not be as peaceful as it looks from the outside.
EU Progress Report: Georgia Gets The Tough Talk As Enlargement Enthusiasm Fades

The European Commission presented its annual enlargement report on October 30, with a different tone from last year’s release, when the EU executive made historic recommendations.
What North Korean Troops In Russia Mean For Beijing

Plus: China signs a tariff-free trade deal with the Taliban, the World Uyghur Congress experiences threats, Kaja Kallas on China-Russia, and much more.
Will Hezbollah's New Leader, Naim Qassem, Seek To Negotiate With Israel?

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has named longtime Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem as its chief, replacing Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September. An experienced political figure, his appointment could signal Hezbollah’s desire to negotiate with Israel -- but that’s not how Israel sees it.
Ancient Central Asian Language Dying Off As Villagers Leave For Better Life

People in Tajikistan’s remote Yaghnob Valley fear their mother tongue will become extinct if not taught at school. One of the oldest languages in the world, Yaghnobi is spoken by about 500 people in the valley. But with no schools there, the children are taken to boarding schools to study in Tajik.
Amid Uncertainty Over Election Results, Georgians Look To The West

As Georgia reckons with its shock election results, all eyes are turning to the West to see if the United States and Europe will back up the opposition's claims that the election was stolen.

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