Zebulon Simantov, who recently divorced his Israeli wife, is awaiting visa from Istanbul consulate to travel to the Jewish state; unclear if he plans to stay

Pentagon doesn't say how much money to paid, but notes Defense Department also working with State Department to help surviving family members relocate to the US

Islamist group says Washington has agreed to help curb humanitarian disaster, but won't provide political support or counterterrorism cooperation following military takeover

Outgoing German leader will meet Israeli cabinet and local entrepreneurs and discuss regional challenges with PM Bennett

3 civilians wounded in explosion outside Eid Gah Mosque, during memorial service for mother of insurgent group's spokesperson

Forces killed and arrested an unspecified number of militants, a spokesman says

Islamist insurgents fire shots in the air to break up small rally held by women in Kabul calling for equal access to education

New Afghan defense minister slams fighters for cavorting in amusement parks and zoos and adopting Western fashion, saying it damages Islamist group's image

Taliban showing further signs they intend to return to strict governance of the late 1990s, with a harsh interpretation of Islam

US military chief tells Senate of 'very real possibility' of terror threat from Afghanistan; believes at least 2,500 troops would have been needed to prevent collapse of government