The Taliban are turning religion into a tool of control in Afghanistan, enforcing conformity through coercion, fear and ideological policing of society.
The US launches a mission to move ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq, starting with 150 fighters, to prevent breakouts and strengthen regional security.
At Davos, Donald Trump says he wants Greenland under US control but rules out using force, calling for talks and saying only the US can secure the territory.
Taliban slash Afghanistan’s development budget by 82% and allocate 88% of spending to security and administration, forcing schools, hospitals and projects to halt.