Tag: taliban

Earthquake kills at least 20 as it strikes northern Afghanistan

International November 3, 2025 at 11:23

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has killed at least 20 people as it struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The Taliban Ministry of Public...

Thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak

International July 17, 2025 at 15:16

Britain set up a secret scheme to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK after their personal details were disclosed in one of the...

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Life May 12, 2025 at 13:42

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. Officials said the game...

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Closed-door talks continue on teacher evaluation system

December 3, 2025 at 16:49

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Health December 3, 2025 at 16:42

Delhi's toxic winter smog has driven more than 200,000...

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Cyprus December 3, 2025 at 16:30

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Australian family hunts Europe’s best Christmas market

Life December 3, 2025 at 15:55

After years of roasting turkeys in 40°C Australian heat,...

ON THIS DAY: Malta summit ends Cold War (1989)

On this Day December 3, 2025 at 15:19

Aboard the storm-battered Soviet cruise ship Maxim Gorky, two...