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President Joe Biden revealed Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda leader and one of the individuals behind 9/11, was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan.

President Joe Biden revealed Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda leader and one of the individuals behind 9/11, was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed in Afghanistan, Biden Says

The decree says women should only leave the house when necessary and that dress-code violations may lead to male relatives facing jail time.

The decree says women should only leave the house when necessary and that dress-code violations may lead to male relatives facing jail time.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Taliban Orders Women in Afghanistan to Be Covered From Head-to-Toe While in Public

Stand Up for Ukraine aims to raise funds to help people displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Pharrell, U2, and more will join the social media rally.

Stand Up for Ukraine aims to raise funds to help people displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Pharrell, U2, and more will join the social media rally.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and More Participating in Ukraine Social Media Rally That Aims to Raise Billions in Aid

The rapper tells us his album is “a moment where I reflect on the journey so far as a young Afghan refugee coming to a whole new world and learning to adapt."

The rapper tells us his album is “a moment where I reflect on the journey so far as a young Afghan refugee coming to a whole new world and learning to adapt."

BY KYLE MULLIN

Vancouver's Kresnt Captures the Afghan Refugee Experience on New LP 'Hustle Sold Separately'

Alec Baldwin is accused of calling Roice McCollum, the sister of late serviceman Rylee McCollum, an "insurrectionist" who participated in the Jan. 6 riots.

Alec Baldwin is accused of calling Roice McCollum, the sister of late serviceman Rylee McCollum, an "insurrectionist" who participated in the Jan. 6 riots.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Alec Baldwin Faces $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit by Family of Marine Killed in Afghanistan

An internal review conducted by Air Force Lt. Gen. Sami Said found no evidence of negligence in the late August attack that killed 10 civilians.

An internal review conducted by Air Force Lt. Gen. Sami Said found no evidence of negligence in the late August attack that killed 10 civilians.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Pentagon Finds No Misconduct in Botched Kabul Strike That Killed Civilians

Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen told the Associated Press that they do not intend to work with the U.S. and will do so independently.

Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen told the Associated Press that they do not intend to work with the U.S. and will do so independently.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Taliban Says They Won't Work With U.S. to Contain Extremists

ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the blast, which took place Friday in the city of Kunduz. The Taliban reports 46 Shiite Muslim worshipers were killed.

ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the blast, which took place Friday in the city of Kunduz. The Taliban reports 46 Shiite Muslim worshipers were killed.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Dozens of Worshippers Reportedly Killed in Afghanistan Mosque Attack

The Taliban education ministry announced classes for boys will resume on Saturday; however, officials made no mention of when girls are expected to return.

The Taliban education ministry announced classes for boys will resume on Saturday; however, officials made no mention of when girls are expected to return.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Taliban Says High School Boys Can Resume Classes, But Makes No Mention of Girls

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie shared the news Friday, just weeks after the U.S. launched an airstrike that supposedly targeted an Islamic State extremists.

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie shared the news Friday, just weeks after the U.S. launched an airstrike that supposedly targeted an Islamic State extremists.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Pentagon Says Kabul Drone Strike Killed 10 Innocent Civilians, No Terrorists: 'The Strike Was a Tragic Mistake'