With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.

Foreign Editor David Pratt runs the rule over the assorted former CIA officers, mercenaries, financial consultants and evangelical Christians ...

It would become known as “Operation Jawbreaker”. It was 24 years ago now, back in 2001, just days after the September 11 attacks on the US, ...

Russia announced on July 3 that it officially recognizes the Taliban government of Afghanistan, making it the first country ...

The Zero Units served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate. Now, they face uncertainty as they begin their ...

The U.S. on Monday announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location and release of Mahmoud Habibi, an Afghan-American businessman who was detained by the Taliban's ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday that would try to limit the funding the Taliban receives from foreign governments and charities. The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday that would try to limit the funding the Taliban receives from foreign governments and charities. The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act (H ...

DHS says Afghanistan is safer, but critics warn of Taliban violence. Revoking TPS puts thousands of Afghan refugees at immediate risk. Market-moving news hits Benzinga Pro first—get a 30-minute ...

He's talking about the first time the Taliban banned chess when they came to power in the mid-'90s. The ban only ended after U.S.-led forces toppled the Taliban following 9/11. So what's wrong with ...