Taliban forces destroy ISIS-K hideouts in ‘crushing operation’

Local reports indicate that the Taliban killed five members of the militant group during the operation

Russian envoy to Afghanistan alleges US support for ISIS-K

As the Taliban government seeks improved relations and trade with neighboring countries, including Russia and China, ISIS-K attacks continue to de-stabilize the country

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

Afghanistan: between pipelines and ISIS-K, the Americans are still in play

US trained and armed Afghan security forces are joining ISIS-K, which makes the US 'withdrawal' from Afghanistan look more like an American 'repositioning' to keep chaos humming

Taliban confirms execution of ISIS-K leader

The revelation comes as ISIS intensifies its attacks in the city of Jalalabad

Russia accuses US of forming army of extremists in Syria

As the Arab world continues to rebuild ties with the Syrian government, Washington has been on a scramble to cement its occupation of two thirds of Syria

UN leads summit on Afghan crisis without Taliban

The Taliban government in Afghanistan strongly criticized their exclusion from the two-day meeting

Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan FMs hold meeting on Afghanistan

The four ministers discussed a wide range of topics, including Afghanistan’s severe economic crisis and ways to alleviate it

ISIS kills nine pro-Syria fighters in 72 hours: SOHR

ISIS attacks on Syrian civilians and security forces continue, despite US claims to be fighting the group

Suicide bombing kills six in Kabul

The explosion occurred outside of Kabul's Foreign Ministry

Independent Kurdistan in US interest: John Bolton

Bolton’s support for an independent Kurdish state in what is now northern Iraq highlights one of the key goals of neo-conservatives who conspired to launch the illegal invasion of the country with the world’s second-largest oil reserves

Explosion rocks journalists’ function in Afghanistan, killing four

The explosion comes just two days after the governor of Balkh province was killed at his office by an ISIS suicide bomber

Taliban takes out high-ranking ISIS commanders

The Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan recently accused Washington of financing ISIS-K in the country

Clashes erupt between Syrian army and HTS in Latakia

The clashes erupted a couple of days after the end of a recently launched, Kurdish-led anti-ISIS operation in Syria’s northwest

To ‘defeat’ terrorism, Pakistan must counter its entrenched ideology

Part of the solution to Pakistan’s decades-long struggle against terrorism is to confront the embedded mindset behind it.

Explosion in Kabul leaves several dead, injured

The explosion took place near the Afghan foreign ministry, where a Chinese delegation was reportedly due to meet with Taliban officials

Abandoning Afghanistan is dangerous for its neighbors

Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states.

Attack on religious school in northern Afghanistan, several children killed

Taliban security forces launched an investigation to determine the identities and affiliations of the attackers

ISIS members behind last month’s Kabul school bombing killed in sting operation: Taliban

The Taliban says six ISIS fighters, who were involved in a recent suicide bombing on an Afghan educational center, were killed during the operation

‘Samarkand Spirit’ to be driven by ‘responsible powers’ Russia and China

The SCO summit of Asian power players delineated a road map for strengthening the multipolar world

Explosion at Afghan Mosque kills Taliban cleric, at least 18 civilians

Despite the numerous attacks against the Taliban government, the authorities claim that they have improved national security since their consolidation of power

Why China seeks an Iran nuclear deal

Beijing has compelling reasons to prevent the Iran nuclear deal from collapse, and they mainly concern China's need for stability in the Persian Gulf

US, Taliban officials meet to discuss release of Afghan reserves

The US seeks to establish a mechanism to allow Afghanistan access to its foreign reserves while restricting the Taliban from its use

Afghanistan mosque bombing kills one and injures seven in Kunduz province

The Taliban has pledged to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, particularly the local ISIS affiliate, ISIS-K

Were Iran’s Kurdistan strikes aimed at Turkish-Israeli entente?

The missile strikes in Erbil reveal a more assertive Iran in responding to Israel’s provocations. However, could they also be aimed at hampering Turkey and Israel’s recently restored relations?

After Kazakhstan, the color revolution era is over

What happened in Kazakhstan increasingly looks like a US-Turkish-British-Israeli-led coup d'etat attempt foiled dramatically by their Eurasian adversaries

Explosion kills one, injures three in Kabul

The 17 November explosion marked the third blast of the week in Kabul, with doubt growing over the Taliban's ability to rule Afghanistan

Taliban officials announce hundreds of ISIS fighters arrested in Afghanistan

The interim authorities also claim that the armed group "is not considered a threat"

Twin blasts rock Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Concerns grow over the increased presence of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan, as the Taliban hopes to attain official international recognition

From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia

Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner