Tag: Taliban
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Over 800
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan late Sunday, leaving at least 800 people dead…
First Major Power Recognises Taliban Government
Russia has formally recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a major diplomatic shift and making it the first major…
Taliban Widens Sports Ban with Chess Suspension Amid Religious Concerns
The Taliban government has imposed an indefinite ban on chess in Afghanistan, claiming the game contradicts Islamic principles due to…
New School Uniforms Spark Unease in Taliban-Run Afghanistan
Since March, Afghan boys have been required to wear long tunics and turbans to school, following an order from the…
ICC Faces Pressure to Suspend Afghanistan Over Women’s Rights Violations
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is under growing pressure to suspend Afghanistan's cricket participation following allegations of women's rights abuses…
Taliban Welcomes Extension of UN Mission in Afghanistan
The Taliban authorities have expressed their approval of the extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) mandate…