The Washington Post reported this week the Islamic State terror group “has regrouped in Somalia — and has global ambitions.” ...

Donald Trump announced this morning that he had ordered precision airstrikes against a senior ISIS leader and other ...

The collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in 2021 offers crucial lessons for Somalia as it ...

Mr. Trump said Saturday in a post on Truth Social that he ordered "precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia." ...

Two Americans have been freed in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Afghanistan’s Taliban in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California, officials said Tuesday.

Islamabad, Pakistan — A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's ruling Taliban regime saw two Americans freed in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California ...

Restrictive laws imposed by the Taliban last year mean women cannot train to become doctors or midwives in Afghanistan. But this does not stop members of the strict Islamist group from bringing their ...

The unusually strongly-worded statement said that the decision by the Turkish government to end the mission was the result of pressure by the Taliban on the diplomats and Turkish officials.

Two U.S. citizens—one of whom has been identified as Ryan Corbett—were exchanged for Khan Mohammed, who was convicted by the U.S. of narcotics and terrorism charges.

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The first high level diplomatic meeting held between India and the Taliban leadership marked a significant step in rebuilding New Delhi’s influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts.