Gen. Joseph Votel, who oversaw military operations in the Middle East, told Business Insider that ISIS-K has found space to thrive under Taliban rule.
ISIS-K surging after US left Afghanistan: Former CENTCOM Commander
According to this American publication, retired General Joseph Votel has said that this “whack-a-mole” approach to counterterrorism has ultimately strengthened and made ISIS Khorasan more flexible, …
India welcomes steps by Taliban to restore assets to minorities
India has welcomed the Taliban’s initiative to restore property to the minority Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions
Experts say messages by two influential Taliban leaders in Afghanistan this week showed tensions between hardliners and more moderate elements who want to scrap harsher policies and attract more outsi …
Taliban to restore properties of displaced Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan
This development marks a significant step toward redressing the injustices faced by religious minorities in Afghanistan.
Top US diplomat who ran botched Afghanistan evacuation was picked after Kabul fell, given no plan: testimony
The testimony of John Bass reveals how a lack of State Department planning led to major — and preventable — challenges.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at 02:26:35 IST. The depth …
World Bank allocates USD 16 million to support women-led businesses in Afghanistan
The World Bank has allocated USD 16 million to assist small businesses in Afghanistan, especially those owned and run by women, according to Khaama Press.The World Bank stated on Wednesday, that the …
Exclusive: State Department officials told House investigators they created Afghanistan withdrawal plans from scratch
Hours of closed-door testimony from three top State Department officials shed new light on the “unprecedented” situation in the final days of the US presence in Afghanistan as the officials were …
Turkmenistan: Water worry
Amid all the bonhomie on display during last week’s visit to Turkmenistan by a high-level delegation from Taliban-run Afghanistan, one thorny issue was broached. As the Foreign Ministry in Ashgabat …