You know what God hates? Chess. Afghanistan's Ministry of Promotion of Virtue has banned the game due to "religious ...

The suspension was announced by the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which followed the ...

Erickson, a longtime voice in right-wing media, rejected the idea that the gift was technically a bribe or outright ...

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess indefinitely, due to gambling concerns. The tactical, strategic board ...

As per the report, the decision comes amid "religious considerations" and restrictions announced by the Taliban's Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. The decision now places ...

The Taliban has banned Afghans from playing chess until it works out whether the game is compatible with Islamic law. The decision, announced by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and ...

The Taliban have banned chess in Afghanistan, citing religious reasons, adding the game to a long list of pastimes and activities that are prohibited across the country. Citing fears that the game ...

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

The Taliban has prohibited chess in Afghanistan. The ministry of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice claims chess is forbidden under their Islamic law interpretation. The Afghanistan Chess ...

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

Kabul [Afghanistan], May 12 (ANI): The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan due to religious concerns, continuing its opposition to various forms of entertainment and sports, Khaama Press reported.