The Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, among the strongest public rebukes of a policy that has contributed to the international isolation of its rulers.

Israel estimates that nearly half of the militants in Gaza are well-organized, with forces spread out across the north and south of the Palestinian territory. According to several experts, the group h

AFTER 466 DAYS OF GRUELING and deadly conflict, Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. The deal the two sides agreed on has reportedly not changed much from the framework crafted last year, which would mean that it will proceed in three separate phases.

A day after an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement was announced, the two sides are quarreling over details. The deal is still on, but the dispute demonstrates how difficult it may be stay on track.

Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat

As Israel and Hamas seal the deal in Doha, the world is holding its breath. A three-phase hostage release and ceasefire agreement was finalised early Friday, marking a turning point in the 15-month long bloody war.

Qassam Brigades, along with two other brigades, claimed on Wednesday the responsibility for the West Bank shooting that happened on Monday and killed three Israelis.

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while Biden and Trump react.

A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls. The government has barred females from education after sixth grade, including university. In

Qatar’s Prime Minister, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has announced that Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement that

I have been asked quite a bit about my reaction to the ceasefire deal announced that evening. The first batch of hostages are due to be released on Sunday.