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Taliban:

'We will conquer Jerusalem'

The Taliban has requested that other Arab countries give its troops passage to join the war against Israel.

'We will conquer Jerusalem'

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.

Taliban kills ISIS leader behind 2021 attack in Kabul

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 kills two ISIS terrorists, detains a third

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 against Prince Harry: 'We're not human chess pieces'

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.

Taliban: If we cared for people, there would be no need for war

Watch: Women protesting university ban report Taliban beatings

Women marching outside Kabul University in panic as Taliban soldiers, female supporters descend on the protest.

Watch: Women protesting university ban report Taliban beatings

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.

Promises of reform? Taliban forces father to shoot son 3 times

Hillary Clinton compares US to Taliban and Sudan on abortion

Clinton claims US in danger of losing democracy in post-Roe v. Wade era.

Hillary Clinton compares US to Taliban and Sudan on abortion

Taliban: At least 16 killed in religious school bombing

Scores of children killed as explosive detonated at religious school in northern Afghanistan.

Taliban: At least 16 killed in religious school bombing

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.

Watch: Afghanis selling their children, body organs to survive

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.

Taliban whip 12 people in front of Afghan stadium audience

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.

Watch: Women beaten as Taliban orders return of Sharia law

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.

The future of the Islamicized UK as set in Leicester

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.

Taliban approves conservation work on historic Afghan synagogue

American held in Afghanistan for over two years released

American contractor released in prisoner swap for senior Taliban member, White House reveals.

American held in Afghanistan for over two years released

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 crash American helicopter after trying to fly it

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.

Watch: Taliban spokesman refuses to rule out ties with Israel

'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 is a threat to the whole 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 close to signing deal on gas, oil and wheat with Russia

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.

'We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader'

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.

The Taliban is back in hot water

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.

Watch: Taliban fighters sent to study English in local schools

Al-Zawahiri’s assassination is 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.

Al-Zawahiri’s assassination is Groundhog Day for America (again)

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.

World community offers help after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

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.

Post of Afghan news anchor selling food on the street goes viral

Watch: Taliban unveil new 'Islamic Emirate' uniforms

The Taliban named the move as one of their new regime's 'top priorities'.

Watch: Taliban unveil new 'Islamic Emirate' uniforms

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 leader: We do not consider the US an enemy

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.

Taliban orders all Afghan women to wear burqa in public

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.

Watch: Taliban disperses girls' schools on opening day

Afghanistan: US allies race against the Taliban

Fox News details latest efforts to evacuate to safety Afghans who helped the US.

Afghanistan: US allies race against the Taliban

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.

Europe flirts with the Taliban

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.

Afghan orchestra finds refuge in Portugal

The View from Dubai:

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.

Mullahs and Taliban: confrontation or containment?

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.

Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan

Did Pakistan's secret service aid the Taliban takeover?

The Pakistani secret service has faced scrutiny for allegedly helping the Taliban regain power and squash resistance in Panjshir.

Did Pakistan's secret service aid the Taliban takeover?

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.

Recognize the Taliban or face horror

Taliban returns to city where they destroyed Buddha statues

Villagers are alleging the group has blown up another ancient statue belonging to a persecuted minority group.

Taliban returns to city where they destroyed Buddha statues

Gen. 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.

Gen. Milley: I thought US should have left 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.

'They just shoot you': Gay Afghan speaks about fears of Taliban

Watch: Taliban 'foot soldiers' running amok in Kabul

WARNING: Graphic violence

Watch: Taliban 'foot soldiers' running amok in Kabul

Will Taliban close down women's driving schools?

The owner of Afghanistan's first driving school for women fears for her future.

Will Taliban close down women's driving schools?

Taliban hang dead body in town square

4 bodies of alleged criminals hanged in various locations in city of Herat after alleged kidnapping attempt.

Taliban hang dead body in town square

Jim Jordan berates Biden: 'Incompetent administration'

Jim Jordan assailed President Biden over the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and ongoing border crisis.

Jim Jordan berates Biden: 'Incompetent administration'

Watch: Taliban claim Panjshir villagers given 'amnesty'

Afghanistan’s last resistance stronghold fell at the beginning of September but contradictory versions of the takeover continue to surface.

Watch: Taliban claim Panjshir villagers given 'amnesty'

Green Beret on Biden's pullout: Troops weren't given a chance

Former US army officer blasts the Biden administration for its failure to protect American citizens.

Green Beret on Biden's pullout: Troops weren't given a chance

Watch: Afghan-born American ventures home to save his family

The man dispels Biden's claims of a contingency plan to bring home Americans.

Watch: Afghan-born American ventures home to save his family

Senior Taliban leaders involved in bitter feud over war spoils

A major row has broken out between leaders of the terrorist group days after a new government was announced.

Senior Taliban leaders involved in bitter feud over war spoils

Both woke Leftists and the Taliban destroy books

Strange that it is not only the Taliban who are destroying children's books, but also our liberal wokes. Op-ed

Both woke Leftists and the Taliban destroy books

/The view from Dubai:

Have the Taliban emboldened Al Houthi?

The leader of Yemen’s Houthia, Ansar Allah, recently vowed to take control of all Yemeni cities and liberate them from foreign powers. Op-ed

Have the Taliban emboldened Al Houthi?

Marco Rubio demands US designate Taliban a terror org.

Republican Senator demands State Department produce annual report on countries which hold diplomatic relations with the Taliban.

Marco Rubio demands US designate Taliban a terror org.

Watch: Taliban 'invade' amusement park, go-karting ensues

Taliban fighters made their return to a Kabul area amusement park, where they engaged in activities such as arcade shooting and more.

Watch: Taliban 'invade' amusement park, go-karting ensues

Watch: Biden appears in 'Making the Taliban Great Again' signs

Commuters in York County, South Carolina were surprised to find giant billboards that featuring President Biden in a Taliban outfit.

Watch: Biden appears in 'Making the Taliban Great Again' signs

Trump denies releasing 5,000 Taliban prisoners but did he do it?

Trump blamed the “inept Afghan government” for releasing 5,000 Taliban prisoners last year, but did Sec. of State Pompeo admit the move?

Trump denies releasing 5,000 Taliban prisoners but did he do it?

Watch: Iran rejects Taliban government as 'not inclusive enough'

Shiite Iran and Sunni Taliban at odds as the Islamic Republic brands the newly-formed state as not inclusive.

Watch: Iran rejects Taliban government as 'not inclusive enough'

Taliban release legal code for women's education

With the Taliban announcing a series of restrictions on women's education, backers of the Islamist regime voiced resentment of the West.

Taliban release legal code for women's education

U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backing

Antony Blinken said that while Pakistan's policy with regards to Afghanistan was unclear, it had harbored senior Taliban members.

U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backing

Watch: Dogs left behind by US in Afghanistan get new handlers

While the Pentagon has denied abandoning the dogs during the chaotic withdrawal, they will reportedly be put back to work by the Taliban.

Watch: Dogs left behind by US in Afghanistan get new handlers

Watch: Tajik forces' 'prepare' for Taliban threat

As the Taliban gains strength, Tajikistan's army assesses its 'combat readiness' by holding a major military exercise.

Watch: Tajik forces' 'prepare' for Taliban threat

Pakistan's ambassador to China: Taliban would welcome help

Pakistani Ambassador to China says he's certain the Taliban would welcome China and Pakistan's economic assistance.

Pakistan's ambassador to China: Taliban would welcome help

Trouble brewing within Taliban's senior echelons?

With a number of tribes who've always been at odds making up the Taliban, divisions are emerging less than 2 weeks into the new regime.

Trouble brewing within Taliban's senior echelons?