Taliban strikes again, this time bans playing chess in Afghanistan because...

Afghanistan sees yet another ban, this time Taliban outlaws playing chess, citing concerns of gambling. Ever since the Taliban took over, Afghans have had one ban after another. Speaking to news agency AFP, Atal Mashwani, spokesperson for the Taliban’s …

Chess in Afghanistan is banned; Taliban cites religious concerns

In a move that has sparked international criticism but little surprise, the Taliban has officially suspended the sport of chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns over gambling and religious alignment. The suspension, announced by the country’s Sports …

UK veterans saw colleagues 'executing' civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan

International Nurses Day: The Dire Plight of Afghanistan’s Health-Caregivers

May 12 is International Nurses Day. Celebrated annually in many countries, the day honors nurses’ tireless service and the crucial role they play in strengthening and advancing public-health systems. Nursing is the most essential component of patient care: …

Taliban add chess to list of things banned in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan joint chamber of commerce opens in Balkh

MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): A joint chamber of commerce between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was opened on Monday in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province, to promote and expand trade ties between the two countries. Regional officials from …

Taliban Rulers ‘Suspend’ Chess Playing In Afghanistan, Citing Religious, Gambling Concerns

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers were shunned by foreign governments after seizing power in 2021, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties. This week, Indian special envoy …

Uzbekistan sends agricultural aid to Afghanistan

KABUL, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan has sent agricultural aid, including rice and cotton seeds, to Afghanistan as part of cooperation to help the neighboring country improve its agricultural field, state-run Bakhtar news agency reported on Monday. Aimed …

SAS accused of ‘barbaric’ war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

British special forces committed “barbaric” acts in Iraq and Afghanistan, including shooting an unarmed child and slitting the throat of an injured man, according to an investigation. The Special Air Service (SAS) is facing further allegations of war …

No chess or music: Life in Afghanistan under Taliban's bizarre bans

Marking yet another draconian measure, the Taliban had also imposed a ban on women's voices being heard in public, participation in sports, visiting public baths and parks. Women are also not allowed to use transport without being accompanied by a man. …