Taliban kills ISIS leader behind 2021 attack in Kabul
US officials confirm that Taliban eliminated ISIS-K leader behind August 2021 suicide bombing during US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Taliban kills two ISIS terrorists, detains a third
The regional affiliate of the Islamic State group -- known as ISIS-K -- is responsible for deadly attacks in the region.
Taliban against Prince Harry: 'We're not human chess pieces'
The Taliban come out against the Duke of Sussex after he calls the ones he killed in Afghanistan, 'chess pieces eliminated from the board.'
Taliban: If we cared for people, there would be no need for war
Taliban’s Minister of Higher Education says Muslims can't do what the infidels want them to do in contradiction of Allah’s commandments.
Watch: Women protesting university ban report Taliban beatings
Women marching outside Kabul University in panic as Taliban soldiers, female supporters descend on the protest.
Promises of reform? Taliban forces father to shoot son 3 times
In the first public execution since regaining power, a father of an alleged murderer was forced to kill his own son.
Hillary Clinton compares US to Taliban and Sudan on abortion
Clinton claims US in danger of losing democracy in post-Roe v. Wade era.
Taliban: At least 16 killed in religious school bombing
Scores of children killed as explosive detonated at religious school in northern Afghanistan.
Watch: Afghanis selling their children, body organs to survive
Some Afghanis are giving their children anti-anxiety medications to prevent them from crying when they go hungry.
Taliban whip 12 people in front of Afghan stadium audience
Three women and nine men lashed in front of hundreds of onlookers as Taliban returns to harsh corporal punishment.
Watch: Women beaten as Taliban orders return of Sharia law
The move reneges on the group's promises to the US government which fled Afghanistan in 2021.
The future of the Islamicized UK as set in Leicester
Afghanistan was returned to the Taliban. Leicester was given over to their way of rules and regulations. Op-ed.
Taliban approves conservation work on historic Afghan synagogue
16-month restoration project aims to preserve Yu Aw synagogue in Herat, which once had tens of thousands of Jews but now has none.
American held in Afghanistan for over two years released
American contractor released in prisoner swap for senior Taliban member, White House reveals.
Watch: Taliban crash American helicopter after trying to fly it
The accident, blamed on a technical malfunction, left 3 dead and another 5 injured.
Watch: Taliban spokesman refuses to rule out ties with Israel
When the Al Jazeera host presses the spokesman, Dr. Muhammad Naeem retorts that the media is trying to create problems where none exist.
'Taliban is a threat to the whole world'
Middle East expert says that nothing has changed and that the terror group will target America and its allies across the world.
Taliban close to signing deal on gas, oil and wheat with Russia
Deal would see Russia exporting oil, wheat and gas to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Taliban claims: We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader
Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.
The Taliban is back in hot water
Zawahiri’s death and the unveiling of his presence in Kabul certainly put the Afghan movement under the spotlight. Op-ed.
Watch: Taliban fighters sent to study English in local schools
While secondary education has been banned for the girls, some Taliban fighters are taking up a different life in pursuit of a better future.
With al-Zawahiri’s assassination it's Groundhog Day for America (again)
The US has returned to where it all started: the axis between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda that led to 9/11 and troops in Afghanistan. Op-ed.
World community offers help after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
The Japanese government announced a humanitarian mission to the Taliban-led country after a monster quake left more than 1,000 dead.
Post of Afghan news anchor selling food on the street goes viral
A post about a prominent news anchor selling food for money gained international attention as life in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate.
Watch: Taliban unveil new 'Islamic Emirate' uniforms
The Taliban named the move as one of their new regime's 'top priorities'.
Taliban leader: We do not consider the US an enemy
In his first on-camera appearance, Afghan Interior Minister and one of the FBI's Most Wanted, explains his feelings about the West.
Taliban orders all Afghan women to wear burqa in public
Taliban decree says that if a woman does not cover her face, her father or closest male relative could be imprisoned or fired.
Watch: Taliban disperses girls' schools on opening day
The Taliban backtracked on promises to open girls' schools around the country, sending students packing on the very first day of school.
Afghanistan: US allies race against the Taliban
Fox News details latest efforts to evacuate to safety Afghans who helped the US.
Europe flirts with the Taliban
Why would a European country want to hold a conference on women's rights with the Taliban? Why indeed? Opinion.
Afghan orchestra finds refuge in Portugal
Hundreds of students and staff of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music and relatives escape Taliban, granted asylum in Portugal.
Mullahs and Taliban: confrontation or containment?
The Iranian regime feels powerless and is not able to protect Afghan Shiites as it has in neighboring states.What course will it take?Op-ed.
Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
The United States and Qatar have reached an agreement for Qatar to represent American diplomatic interests in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Did Pakistan's secret service help the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan?
The Pakistani secret service has faced scrutiny for allegedly helping the Taliban regain power and squash resistance in Panjshir.
Recognize the Taliban or face horror
This is not the Taliban’s first experience governing Afghanistan. If the movement has learned from past experiences, so has the world.Op-ed.
Taliban returns to city where they destroyed Buddha statues in 2001
Villagers are alleging the group has blown up another ancient statue belonging to a persecuted minority group.
Gen. Mark Milley: I thought US should have left troops in Afghanistan
Top American military commanders testify to Congress that they recommended keeping several thousand troops in Afghanistan.
'They just shoot you': Gay Afghan speaks about fears of Taliban
A gay man discusses what might happen to him if apprehended by the Taliban.
Watch: Taliban 'foot soldiers' running amok in Kabul, embarrassing leadership
WARNING: Graphic violence
Will Taliban close down women's driving schools?
The owner of Afghanistan's first driving school for women fears for her future.
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