OCHA warns of intensifying water crisis in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a warning about the worsening water crisis in Afghanistan, citing below-average rainfall across much of the country. In a recent report, OCHA noted that while some …

Afghanistan provides 1,000 houses for earthquake-affected families

KABUL, May 12 (Xinhua) -- A total of 1,000 houses had been built and handed over to families affected by earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan's Paktika province, the state-owned Bakhtar news agency reported on Monday. The newly constructed houses, built …

Taliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan, Citing Religious Concerns

The Taliban government has officially suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing concerns that it may encourage gambling, which they consider forbidden under their interpretation of Islamic law. The announcement came on Sunday, with officials …

Uzbekistan Empowers Afghanistan with Agricultural Aid

(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has provided Afghanistan with a shipment of agricultural assistance, featuring rice, cotton, and vegetable seeds, as part of a collaborative effort to bolster Afghanistan's agricultural capabilities, according to a report from a …

Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber Of Commerce Opens In Balkh

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, calls it against Sharia

The Taliban government has suspended chess in Afghanistan until further notice, citing concerns that the game may be linked to gambling, which is illegal under the country’s strict interpretation of Islamic law. A sports official confirmed the suspension …

Police seize over 1,300 kg illicit drugs, arrest 9 smugglers in S. Afghanistan

KABUL, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotic police seized 1,326 kg of illicit drugs and arrested nine suspected drug smugglers in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, an official statement said on Monday. The contraband, which included 5 kg …

China aims to dominate Afghanistan’s Rare Earth Resources, Says Expert

An American expert warns that China is seeking to dominate Afghanistan’s untapped rare earth resources to strengthen regional influence and control. Scott Worden, an American researcher, highlights China’s efforts to cement its dominance over Afghanistan’s …

No More Chess! Taliban Bans The Game In Afghanistan, Citing Sharia Law

The Taliban has banned chess across Afghanistan until further notice. They are concerned that the game may be used for gambling, which is against their laws. This was confirmed by a sports officials on Sunday. Since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021, …

3 mineworkers killed in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

KABUL, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Three miners lost their lives after part of a mine of mini-precious stones collapsed in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on Sunday, local media reported Monday. The ill-fated miners were busy extracting mini-precious …