The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
The Taliban has publicly executed two men and flogged 14 others in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, marking a severe return to Sharia law punishments and raising major human rights concerns.
The World Bank withdraws financial backing from Mozambique's controversial $5bn Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam, citing environmental and social impact concerns. A major blow for the nation's energy ambitions.
A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.
A catastrophic bus collision in western Afghanistan has resulted in at least 78 fatalities. The devastating incident, one of the deadliest road accidents in the country's recent history, occurred in Zabul province, highlighting urgent road safety concerns
Torrential rains trigger devastating flash floods in China's Gansu province, leaving at least 16 dead and prompting urgent rescue operations. President Xi Jinping orders 'all-out' efforts to save lives.
Torrential rains trigger devastating flash floods in northwest China, leaving 16 dead and prompting urgent rescue efforts as President Xi Jinping calls for action.
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in China's Hebei province has resulted in multiple fatalities, with rescue operations underway to locate survivors.