Afghanistan
What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis
The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.
Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says
Retired US military officers urge government to cancel livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Pakistan launches precision airstrikes on Afghanistan following thwarted drone attack from border
Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring militants who stage cross-border attacks, but Afghanistan's Taliban government denies harboring anti-Pakistani insurgents.
At least three killed in Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan - report
The incident comes two days after a police facility in Pakistan was attacked and threatens to reignite fighting between the countries, which engaged in one of their worst conflicts this year.
In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue
The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.
Israel’s Hamas strategy under fire as Abbas is barred from UNGA
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.
US deports Afghan woman in first-ever case before special terrorism court
In a historic first, the DOJ utilized the 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport a resident who allegedly supported an ISIS-style mass shooting plot planned for US Election Day.
UN monitoring findings point to continued al-Qaeda activity 25 years after 9/11 - analysis
Although al-Qaeda’s senior leadership is marginalized and its capability and intent to conduct external operations remain unclear, the organization has survived through adaptation.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, what has happened to al-Qaeda? - explainer
While al-Qaeda suffered losses and dislocation after the invasion of Afghanistan, its profile rose, and it expanded massively in the years that followed.
Pakistan orders Afghan medical students home, bars new Afghan admissions
In a statement released Tuesday night, the Afghan Embassy said the decision would have a significant impact on the academic progress and future of Afghan students.
Saudi energy group signs landmark oil, gas agreements with Afghanistan
The agreements also include a natural gas utilization study in Herat and plans for a proposed 435-mile gas pipeline, in a deal that could pave the way for billions of dollars in future investment.
