An airstrike conducted by Iraqi and U.S. forces resulted in the killing of a senior Islamic State leader, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i, in Iraq's Anbar Province, amidst ongoing concerns about the resurgence of the terrorist organization in the region.

An Afghan national, Mohammad Sharifullah, has been arrested and charged for his role in the 2021 suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during a civilian evacuation at Kabul airport.

President Trump acknowledged Pakistan's role in capturing an Islamic State leader during his speech to Congress, which may enhance U.S.-Pakistan counterterrorism ties amidst Pakistan's struggle against internal terrorism.

Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the P.K.K., calls for disbanding his fighters, raising hopes to end a decades-long conflict with Turkey that has claimed over 40,000 lives.

The article outlines the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the P.K.K. over Kurdish rights, noting the casualties and the recent call for peace by P.K.K. founder Abdullah Ocalan.