Factbox-Islamic State loses second leader in two years

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The death of its second leader in just over two years has dealt another blow to Islamic State, the extremist jihadist group which once ruled large parts…

Taliban say no al Qaeda or ISIS in Afghanistan

(Reuters) - Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said on Tuesday there was no evidence of Islamic State or al Qaeda militants being in the country, days after Islamic State claimed responsibility for…

Taliban attempt to present themselves as different from past, experts doubtful

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Taliban has after over two decades again seized control of Afghanistan's capital Kabul. This time, however, they have pledged to protect the rights of…

Won’t pose threat to any country, will ensure women’s rights under Islamic law, say Taliban

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Giving a slew of assurances on issues ranging from women's rights and safety of Afghan nationals who worked with foreign troops, the Taliban on Tuesday…