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Photos of cockfighting in Afghan capital show a bloody pastime thriving in the shadows
When a cockfight begins in Kabul, the noise is immediate. Roars of “Hit!” and “Kill!” erupt among spectators as two birds ...
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan since 2021 takeover
Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing ...
Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan
Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in ...