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Taliban gov’t suspends chess in Afghanistan, considers it as means of gambling

By Agence France-Presse Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official...

Scientists exploring how to beat heat for better sleep

By Agence France-Presse Cool showers and less coffee or alcohol—sleep quality is being harmed by hotter temperatures caused by climate change, and scientists say we need to learn how to adapt. The human...

Indian PM Modi vows strong response to any future ‘terrorist attack’

By Agence France-Presse In a statement on Monday, May 12, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to respond strongly to any future "terrorist attack", and warned that New Delhi would not tolerate...

U.S., China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says will speak to Xi

By Agence France-Presse On Monday, May 12, the United States and China announced an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, an outcome President Donald Trump dubbed a "total reset"...

Leo XIV urges release of jailed journalists as Zelensky invites to Ukraine

By Agence France-Presse In a statement on Monday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV called for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr...

India, Pakistan reach ceasefire—but trade claims of violations

By Agence France-Presse India and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations on Sunday, May 11, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbors had stepped back from the brink...

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