Al Qaeda
Spy agencies infiltrate al-Qaida
Spy agencies infiltrate al-Qaida
Into Taliban territory: the information war
Pakistan is not doing enough in war on terror: Kabul
General David Petraeus draws up timetable for Afghanistan withdrawal
Gates hopes Taliban think US will leave Afghanistan
Nato investigates ‘deadly attack by Afghan soldier’
Pakistan to walk tightrope on Afghan peace
An Algerian court acquitted former Guantanamo detainee Sofiane Hadarbache of terrorism-related charges. In declassified memos prepared at Gitmo, US military officials alleged that Hadarbache was recruited by al Qaeda in France.
Taliban suspected in deaths of four Afghan police officers
New US approach to Afghanistan insurgency: Vindication for Pakistan?
Drones push Taliban from a Pakistani haven
Neighboring countries ponder a post-occupation Afghanistan
Taliban foothold grows in Afghan north: governor
Britain could start Afghan withdrawal next year, says Helmand governor
Kabul’s ‘Bush Market’: Army gear to go
Afghan offensive pushes militants to Kandahar
Afghan government falls short in Kandahar
The commander led a cell of approximately 50 foreign fighters in the central province of Wardak.
The ZPU-1 and the ZU-23-2 (pictured) have seen a robust role in Afghan combat since the 1980s. On Oct. 28, a targeted ISAF airstrike killed Mullah Abdullah Kakar, one of the Taliban’s operational commanders in Zabul province who was responsible for a long list of attacks and IEDs in the Shah Joy district. What is […]
Afghan women joining armed forces in greater numbers, challenging convention
Parcel bombs point to al-Qaeda switch
Interview: Petraeus on Afghanistan, Iran, Taliban strategy
Taliban publicly flog men for ‘taking drugs’ against their diktat
Pakistani military spokesman: Killings of Taliban militants ‘show weariness with insurgency’
Two missiles were fired into a compound that had “become a hub of militants’ movement” in North Waziristan.
Taliban peace talks come to a halt
Taliban hold secret talks with Afghan president
Yesterday’s attack on Combat Outpost Margah resulted in the deaths of an estimated 78 Haqqani Network fighters. The assault shows the Haqqani Network remains robust despite heavy targeting by special operations forces.
In Pakistan, uncertainty grows over North Waziristan operation
Afghans see peril in switching sides