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Taliban carries out public executions in Afghanistan

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.

World Bank Drops Mozambique's $5bn Hydroelectric Dam

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 powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 03:35

Distressing new footage emerges from remote Afghan villages, showing desperate residents using their bare hands to dig for survivors after a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The Independent reports on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

02/09/2025 06:02

Afghanistan Quake: Over 2,400 Dead, Taliban Plead for Aid

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 devastating landslide has obliterated a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with local officials reporting over 100 casualties and fears the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue.

02/09/2025 03:27

A catastrophic 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with the death toll feared to be in the hundreds. Rescue efforts are underway amidst treacherous conditions and ongoing aftershocks in one of the deadliest seismic events to hit the r

01/09/2025 02:27

Afghanistan Bus Crash Kills At Least 78

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

16 dead in China flash floods, Xi orders rescue

Torrential rains trigger devastating flash floods in northwest China, leaving 16 dead and prompting urgent rescue efforts as President Xi Jinping calls for action.

Beijing floods force 20,000 evacuations

China's capital faces unprecedented flooding with over 20,000 evacuated as heavy rainfall causes chaos in Beijing and surrounding regions.

Deadly landslide in China's Hebei amid heavy rains

A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in China's Hebei province has resulted in multiple fatalities, with rescue operations underway to locate survivors.