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American Faye Hall Released by Taliban After Two Months in Detention

The release, facilitated by Qatar, marks the fourth U.S. citizen freed by the Taliban in 2025 as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

U.S. Sanctions Three Iranian Officials Over Robert Levinson’s Probable Death

French Citizen Olivier Grondeau Released After 887 Days of Detention in Iran

FBI Intensifies Efforts to Secure Release of Americans Held Abroad

FBI Seeks Public Help in Case of Missing Ex-Agent Robert Levinson

Suspect Arrested in Violent Block Family Custody Dispute

Australian Billionaire Tim Heath Thwarts Kidnapping Attempt in Estonia

Historic U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap Frees 24 Detainees