In a move that has sparked international criticism but little surprise, the Taliban has officially suspended the sport of ...

Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which ...

Religious considerations’ and questions over the ‘propagation of virtue’ cited as reasons for indefinite suspension of the ...

The Taliban government has officially banned the game of chess in Afghanistan, declaring it in violation of their ...

Chess has been banned in Afghanistan by the Taliban government, which believes the game can be considered a form of gambling.

The Taliban government has suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing its potential association with gambling, ...

The Taliban has imposed a ban on chess in Afghanistan by citing religious concerns. | One of India's leading Digital News ...

The Taliban has added chess to the long list of things banned in Afghanistan over its possible violation of Islamic law.

Chess has been banned in Afghanistan indefinitely due to religious concerns, with the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue ...

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has indefinitely suspended chess, citing concerns over potential gambling and its ...

"Chess in sharia (Islamic law) is considered a means of gambling," Atal Mashwani, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Directorate ...

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