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The Taliban were expected to form a government as early as Friday with the new regime under intense international scrutiny. The world has scrutinized the nation for its vow to rule Afghanistan with greater tolerance, especially on women’s rights. They could announce a new administration after Friday afternoon prayers according to two Taliban sources. This will happen as the Islamists ...

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas met in the West Bank on Sunday. These were the first official Israeli-Palestinian talks since Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took office in June. Gantz travelled to the West Bank city of Ramallah for security and economic discussions with the 85-year-old Palestinian leader, officials said on Monday. They came hours after ...

An attack by the Taliban forces in Afghanistan involving two explosions recently happened in Kabul right outside the Airport being used for evacuation. In the attack, 13 US service members lost their lives and more than a dozen others sustained lasting injuries. According to the Pentagon, a suicide bomber detonated an explosion that tore through a crowd waiting at an ...

Somali forces have recaptured the town of Amaara in the central region of Galmudug early on Tuesday. This came shortly after terrorist group Al-Shabaab militants attacked and took over control of the town in a dawn attack. The attack on the town as well as a subsequent explosion by the roadside in the same vicinity left at least six people ...

The Taliban, on Monday, warned that there would be consequences if the United States allies stay in Afghanistan beyond August 31. The warning came as Washington prepared to wrap up all its evacuation efforts for people desperate to flee. Thousands of troops returned to the country to see to it that the chaotic evacuation of refugees happens without interference. The ...