Local officials reported 813 confirmed deaths, though the toll was expected to rise. Homes were reduced to rubble, and hospitals are overwhelmed.
China to do its best to assist in Afghanistan’s disaster-relief efforts: spokesperson
China will do its best to assist in Afghanistan’s disaster-relief efforts in light of its needs, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. It was reported that 6.2-magnitude earthquakes
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Pakistan grieved over devastating earthquake in Afghanistan
“The Government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Western regions of Afghanistan yesterday, resulting in tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property …
Pakistan will extend ‘all possible support’ for Afghan earthquake victims: FO
The Foreign Office Sunday said it will extend all possible support to the recovery efforts in the wake of the powerful earthquakes in the western regions of Afghanistan a day earlier.
Mehidy guides Bangladesh to six-wicket win over Afghanistan at World Cup
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their Cricket World Cup opener, thanks to a fine performance by the all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz …
Death toll from earthquakes in western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000, Taliban says
The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen to 2,060, a Taliban government spokesperson said Sunday.
Pakistan extends condolences over loss of life in earthquake in Afghanistan
Pakistan has expressed deep sadness and condolence over loss of precious lives and properties in devastating earthquake that hit Western regions of Afghanistan on Saturday. A statement issued by the foreign office spokesperson said the government and …
Afghanistan earthquakes leave at least 320 dead and dozens injured
At least 320 people have died and dozens more left injured after earthquakes struck Afghanistan. The quake registered a magnitude of 6.3, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with subsequent quakes …
Powerful earthquake and aftershocks kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan
In June 2022, a powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan, flattening stone and mud-brick homes. The quake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades, killing at …