An elderly British-Afghan couple, Peter Reynolds and Barbie, returns to Britain after 7 months of detention under the Taliban, thanks to high-level negotiations mediated by Qatar. Their daughter, Sarah Entwistle, expressed gratitude for the diplomatic efforts that led to their release. The couple, who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, hopes to return there in the future. Qatari officials emphasized the importance of mediation and diplomacy in conflict resolution.