Russia is moving toward breaking the taboos in its relationship with the Taliban, aiming for full normalization and removal from the list of terrorist organizations.

Russia's success in recruiting Syrian, African, and other foreign fighters for its ongoing war against Ukraine since February 2022 did not stop it from ensnaring dozens of Yemenis as well.

Unlike its approach to most Islamic governments, the UAE is strengthening ties with the Afghan Taliban, who took power after the U.S. ended its 20-year occupation.

A British Army officer has come forward with allegations that members of the Special Air Service have been involved in the unlawful killing of detainees during operations in Afghanistan.