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Taliban Seeks U.S. Return, Embassy Remains Closed
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— Sep 18, 2026
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement and an embassy, but Washington remains reluctant to recognize the government while regional powers including Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan push for talks amid security concerns like the TTP. At the same time, the regime is pursuing a UN-backed opium-ban effort that has dramatically reduced cultivation, a shift noted by UNODC, even as families of Afghanistan’s victims await justice five years on.
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Lac Knife Project Included in Canada Investment Summit Deal Book
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— Sep 10, 2026
Focus Graphite will attend the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto, with its Lac Knife Graphite Project included in the investment deal book, positioning it for engagement with global investors as Canada aims to catalyze C$1 trillion in five years. The Lac Knife project is high-grade and feasibility-stage with strong economics, though the 2023 study did not include the CTM ITC credit; applying a 30% refundable tax credit could materially improve upfront capital economics.
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Chris Dalton
The 2023 study missed the refundable credit which could cut upfront costs a lot if they rerun the numbers.
