The United Nations and human rights experts have strongly condemned the Taliban for its ongoing repression of women in ...

While the agreement may serve the immediate security interests of both parties, it also has the potential to alter regional ...

The arrests come amid a growing struggle for women in Afghanistan who've been practically barred from society under Taliban ...

Authorities in Afghanistan's western city of Herat arrested at least 30 women, accusing ​them of violating dress rules imposed by ‌the Taliban government, the UN agency for women's rights said, but ...

How long must the Taliban continue internal repression and support for terrorist groups before the international community ...

This photo taken on Jan 20, 2025 shows a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations ...

Taliban officials are stopping Afghan women in markets and on the streets for not wearing gloves, socks and veils to fully ...

The U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreed to in April is “more like a lesser-fire, as we have seen with the escalating attacks and ...

Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann returns to the Leesburg stage next week to present his one-man, one-act play that ...

Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026.

They do not like taking me with them to gatherings. At my uncle’s wedding, I wanted to dance, but my aunt stopped me and said, “You want to dance with that leg and draw everyone’s attention to ...

Last month America and Nigeria revealed that they had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who was in charge of the ISWAP/Islamic State West Africa Province’s GDP/General Directorate of Provinces. ISWAP is one ...