Taliban under scrutiny after $1.2M "stolen" from crashed Russian jet
Afghan newspaper Hasht-e Subh reported that the money was stolen from the private jet after it crashed in the Badakhshan province.
Pakistan Must Stop Deporting Afghan Refugees
Afghanistan remains the largest humanitarian crisis in the world with more than 29 million people––over half the population––in need of humanitarian assistance.
Putin claims Western weapons for Ukraine have been sold to the Taliban
The Russian president said some arms being sent to Ukraine have ended up on the illegal market in the Middle East.
Could the Mideast nation behind US-Iran deal host Russia-Ukraine talks?
"We would of course be ready to work towards facilitating dialogue and achieving peace in Europe," Qatar's Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi told Newsweek.
Sean Penn shuts down Hannity with 10-word Taliban response
Penn referred to the infamous planned meeting which was ultimately canceled by the former president.
The U.S. Reset in the Middle East Is Working
Two years ago, the U.S. completed its last evacuation flight from Afghanistan, as the hardline Taliban were toppling—in real time—what was left of the country's house-of-cards government and military.
It's Time to Confront Afghanistan's Taliban, Not Butter It Up
Two years on from the Western withdrawal and the Taliban retaking of power in Afghanistan, it's time to assess how Western policies have developed.
The Taliban After Year Two
The story of the Taliban's governance of Afghanistan has yet to be fully written.
Bread, Work, Freedom—Afghan Women's Two Years of Resistance
Two years under Taliban rule have resulted in devastating setbacks and violations of women's rights in Afghanistan.
As war and terror loom in Asia, Pakistan looks to U.S. and China for help
"Pakistan and India are nuclear weapons states ... with big armed forces and big populations, and therefore, peace should be an imperative."
Ex-NATO commander urges U.S. to negotiate with Taliban
James Stavridis called negotiations with the Taliban necessary to pursue the restoration of women's rights in Afghanistan.
Taliban leader celebrates Elon Musk's Twitter
The tweet drew some blowback due to the Taliban's history as it pertains to violence and free speech.
Moral Injury—The Ongoing Fight To Bring Our Afghan Allies Home
Veterans remain prepared to help every single Afghan ally get to safety and begin life anew because they had our backs when it mattered most.
Prince William's "heir" status prevented queen from sending him to war
Queen Elizabeth said both William and Prince Harry should "do their duty" in combat, according to a former head of the British Armed Forces.
Five times Prince Harry could have owned mistakes instead of blaming media
Prince Harry previously told "60 Minutes" that "we will openly apologize for anything that we did wrong" but "no one's telling us the specifics."
As border debate brews, DOJ leaves visas for Afghan legal allies in limbo
"It's either I escape or risk dying," a former Afghan official who worked in the DOJ program said. "I'm running out of time."
Pakistan warns cash-strapped Taliban fighters may join ISIS amid unrest
"If the Taliban do not have enough money, they may lose some of their factions to ISIL-K," Pakistani ambassador to the U.N. Munir Akram told Newsweek.
How Prince Harry's swipe at media over Afghan kills compares to reporting
Prince Harry said media lies put his family's security at risk, but did not engage with the Taliban's own statement.
What Taliban said about Prince Harry's claim he killed 25 in Afghanistan
Prince Harry made the revelations in his upcoming memoir, Spare, detailing how he shot the Taliban fighters from his Apache helicopter.
Taliban "worried about Andrew Tate" as they ask for his freedom
Taliban members reportedly said they were "worried about Andrew Tate," during a Twitter space discussion.
Exclusive: Pakistan FM says Taliban must be part of Asia anti-terror fight
"I want to give them that chance to demonstrate that they can take on this issue," Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Newsweek.
Time to Try a New Approach With the Taliban: Theology
Last year, the red lights were flashing all over Afghanistan with a warning about genocide. The Taliban claimed they were different this time. Girls would be allowed to go to school, they said. Religious differences would be respected, they said.
Donald Trump freeing 5,000 Taliban members compared to Biden Griner deal
A deal was made by the Trump administration in 2020 to allow thousands of Islamist militants be freed as part of Afghan peace negotiations.
Whoopi Goldberg questioning Taliban, Hamas terrorist status sparks anger
"The View" host angered some viewers by implying that not everyone thinks the Taliban and Hamas are terrorist groups.
Pakistan's FM to Taliban: 'Not Wise to Fight With Women of Your Country'
Pakistani top diplomat Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said "this is not an issue for the West," but "for the Islamic world and Muslim women across the Islamic world."
Afghan Chief Swapped for U.S. Hostage Was First Eyed for 2014 Bergdahl Deal
"The Noorzai deal was a long time coming," retired Special Forces officer Jason Amerine, who led efforts to free detained soldier Bowe Bergdahl, told Newsweek.
The U.S. Still Has Leverage Over the Taliban
Ever since al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in his last hideout in an upscale neighborhood of Kabul, it has become clear that the United States needs a mechanism for managing a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Biden Touts Killing Al-Qaeda Leader in 9/11 Message: 'We Will Not Rest'
"We'll never forget, we'll never give up and now Zawahiri can never again threaten the American people," Biden said in a speech on Sunday.
Don't Punish Afghans Twice Over
The real choice is not whether or not the U.S. should aid the Taliban government. Nor is it about "leverage" on the decisions of the new authorities, of which there is little. The issue is whether or not to do what is in our power to help the Afghan people, or abandon them as their needs grow.
A Year After U.S. Exit, Afghan Rebel Groups Are Waging War on Taliban Rule
"This has to be an international effort," a National Resistance Front spokesperson told Newsweek. "We can't be left all alone fighting international terrorism."