UK veterans break silence on ‘barbaric’ killings in Iraq, Afghanistan

Dozens of former members of the UK’s Special Forces have come forward with eyewitness accounts of war crimes committed during the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the execution of civilians, detainees, and even children. Breaking years of silence to …

Taliban ban chess over gambling concerns in Afghanistan

In a move that has left many Afghan chess enthusiasts disheartened, the Taliban government has announced the indefinite suspension of chess, citing concerns over the game’s potential link to gambling. The suspension is in line with the group's broader …

Afghanistan: Grappling with fall-out of dwindling foreign aid

The cut-off of almost all US humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan is helping to raise the possibility of a fresh refugee wave flowing into neighboring states.  The termination of most US assistance to Afghanistan was a prolonged process starting with an …

UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers. Former members of the United Kingdom’s special forces have described alleged war crimes committed by British soldiers in Afghanistan …

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 …