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Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed

Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed

Hemmed in by mountains, Afghanistan has a history of strong earthquakes, many in the rugged Hindu Kush region bordering Pakistan.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Rescuers search for survivors days after deadly quakes hit northwest Afghanistan

Rescuers search for survivors days after deadly quakes hit northwest Afghanistan

The Taliban administration said at least 2,400 people were killed and many more injured in the quakes.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Afghan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount

Afghan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount

The deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Multiple quakes kill at least 16 in western Afghanistan

Multiple quakes kill at least 16 in western Afghanistan

Rescue officials are trying to access remote areas that were difficult to reach.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Many Afghan women pushing back against Taliban orders to cover up

Many Afghan women pushing back against Taliban orders to cover up

The consequences of disobedience are aimed at a woman's closest male family member, ranging from a warning to imprisonment.
Thu May 12 2022
Blast hits western Afghan city of Herat, killing at least six

Blast hits western Afghan city of Herat, killing at least six

An explosion hit a small van used for public transport and the three of the injured were in serious condition.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Taliban hang body in public; signal return to past tactics

Taliban hang body in public; signal return to past tactics

Taliban officials initially brought four bodies to the central square in the western city of Herat.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Afghan protests persist, posing a problem for new Taliban government

Afghan protests persist, posing a problem for new Taliban government

The hardline Islamist group has urged Afghans to be patient, allowing it time to form a government before it addresses people's demands.
Wed Sep 08 2021
A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen

A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen

Students across Afghanistan have started returning to university for the first time since the Taliban stormed to power.
Tue Sep 07 2021
'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared'

'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared'

Hosseini urges the US and the international community to pressure the Taliban not to "enforce violence punitively on the Afghan citizens".
Wed Aug 18 2021
Life in Herat city restarts under Taliban rule

Life in Herat city restarts under Taliban rule

A Taliban fighter said Saturday offices would reopen and work would return to "normal" in Afghanistan's second-largest city of Herat.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies

Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies

Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Afghan prisoners die after swallowing pills in riot

Afghan prisoners die after swallowing pills in riot

The prisoners resisted the search operation after which riots erupted.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Attack on Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29

Attack on Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29

There was no claim of responsibility. But the Taliban, fighting to install strict Islamic law and drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan, denied any involvement.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Suspected bomb kills seven outside historic mosque in Afghanistan's Herat

Suspected bomb kills seven outside historic mosque in Afghanistan's Herat

Officials in the western city believe explosives were hidden in a motorcycle left in a parking area outside the Jama Masjid, a large mosque dating from the 12th century.
Tue Jun 06 2017
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025