Afghan Taliban Appoint Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada As New Leader After Mansour’s Death
The insurgent group named Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada as the new chief Wednesday after Mansour was killed in a U.S. drone strike last week.
India-Iran Ties: PM Modi, President Rouhani Sign 12 Agreements In Tehran
Numerous deals were signed Monday between the two countries during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tehran. There was also a tripartite transit agreement with Afghanistan.
Afghan Taliban Meets To Discuss Succession, Leader Suspected Dead In US Drone Strike
A guerilla commander with a $5 million bounty on his head is reportedly among those under consideration to succeed Mullah Akhtar Mansour.
Gen. Joseph Votel, CNN Visit Northern Syria To Meet With US Special Operations Forces
U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, accompanied by CNN, visited with U.S. special operations forces in the war-torn country.
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Bangladesh Islamist Party Leader Motiur Rahman Nizami Hanged For War Crimes
Motiur Rahman Nizami was executed early Wednesday after the country's Supreme Court rejected his final plea against a death sentence for genocide, rape and torture.
US Media Companies Still Have A Long Way To Go To Protect Journalists Working In Hostile Environments
So far this year, 10 journalists have been killed doing their jobs, a number that’s likely to rise. In 2015, 25 were killed.
CIA Mocked For Live-Tweeting Osama Bin Laden Raid On 5-Year Anniversary Of Al Qaeda Leader's Killing
Many criticized the agency for what they said was taking advantage of a serious event for a "victory lap" on Twitter.
On Fifth Anniversary Of Osama Bin Laden Killing, CIA Chief Talks About Eliminating ISIS Head Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi
Taking out its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, would have a “great impact” on the Islamic State group, CIA Director John Brennan said.
India, US In Talks Over Anti-Submarine Warfare Amid China’s Growing Undersea Activities In Indian Ocean
The move comes amid growing concerns over China’s increased undersea activities in the Indian Ocean, a report said.
CIA Re-Enacts Osama Bin Laden Raid Via Twitter On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death
Five years after the finding and killing of the al Qaeda leader, the organization used Twitter to recount the event.
Islamic Law Survey: How Muslims In Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Nigeria Feel About Quran In Politics
A recent Pew poll appeared to show vastly differing views toward the role of the Quran in making law.
‘Panama Papers’ Database Will Soon Go Public, Allowing Online Search Of More Than 200,000 Offshore Entities
Good news for those wanting access to data on offshore accounts of wealthy companies and individuals: It’s in the works for May 9.
India, Pakistan Diplomats Meet After Months-Long Hiatus
Dialogue between the two countries had been derailed by a raid in January on an Indian army base that killed seven troops.
Who Is Rezaul Karim Siddique? Bangladeshi Rajshahi University’s Professor Hacked To Death
The pattern of the attack is similar to recent killings of secular activists and atheist bloggers by Islamic militants in the Muslim-majority country.
China Exporting Military Drones Worth Millions Of Dollars
Devices worth “hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars” were sold to various countries, a Chinese official told a state-run news outlet.
More Than 100 Feared Dead In India Heat Wave
India’s hottest months are May and June, but some states have already registered temperatures in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Taliban’s Differences From ISIS Are The Key To Its Success In Afghanistan
The Islamic State group, the Taliban and the Afghan government are fighting for control of Afghanistan. But only one of these groups is consolidating its position.
Koh-i-Noor Diamond, Part of UK’s Crown Jewels, Belongs To Britain, India Says
The diamond, part of the crown jewels of the U.K., has long been at the centre of disputes, with at least four countries claiming ownership.
India Says Talks On Rafale Jet Deal In Final Stage
Sources said the deal for 36 French Rafale fighter jets will be set at around $9 billion.
Iran Tests New Drones, Tanks During 'Great Prophet' Military Drills As General Soleimani Lands In Russia
The three-day drills were intended to review military preparedness and field-test new technology.
Ashton Carter In India: Washington, New Delhi Announce Plans To Share Military Logistics
India reportedly delayed the agreement over concerns that it could turn into a military alliance with the U.S., undermining its traditional autonomy.
Taliban Announces Start Of Spring Offensive In Afghanistan
Insurgency in the region has gained in strength since the withdrawal of international troops from combat at the end of 2014.
China, Pakistan Air Force Launch Joint Air Drills
Pakistan also has been working with China to develop an indigenous fighter jet, known as the JF-17.
Panama Papers: El Salvador Attorney General Raids Mossack Fonseca Office That Isn’t Listed On Company’s Website
Authorities seized about 20 computers from the local office of a Panama-based law firm at the center of a massive data leak.
Navy SEAL Who Claimed To Kill Bin Laden, Rob O’Neill, Arrested For DUI
Ex-Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, whose story of the 2011 raid is disputed, was found impaired in a parked vehicle in Butte, Montana, police said.
Greece Ferries Migrants To Turkey Under EU Pact
A ferry carrying 45 migrants left the Greek island of Lesbos for Turkey Friday as part of an EU deal to halt mass migration to Europe across the Aegean Sea.
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