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Afghanistan's Blue Mosque damaged in devastating earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, causing significant damage to the iconic Blue Mosque in Herat and resulting in numerous casualties as rescue efforts continue.

Taliban executes thief publicly, hangs corpse on tank

Shocking footage emerges of Taliban forces executing a suspected thief by firing squad and displaying his body on a tank in Herat, prompting human rights groups to demand an end to capital punishment under the new regime.

Exclusive satellite analysis exposes the true extent of the devastation in Herat province following a series of powerful earthquakes, with entire villages flattened and rescue teams in a race against time.

18/09/2025 11:37

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

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 06:35

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 21:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 19:24

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 15:34

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and flattening entire villages. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble and aftershocks.

04/09/2025 13:25

Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Hits 900 - Taliban Pleads for Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.

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 09:02

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.

Afghanistan Earthquake: Taliban Appeals for International Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, prompting a rare international aid appeal from the Taliban government as rescue teams battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction.

Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the devastating aftermath of Afghanistan's catastrophic earthquake, with entire villages flattened and desperate rescue efforts underway amid Taliban-led response.

01/09/2025 14:13

Doctor Films Hospital Shaking in Afghanistan Aftershock

A brave doctor in Afghanistan captured the harrowing moment a powerful 6.3 magnitude aftershock violently shook a hospital, just days after a devastating earthquake killed over 2,000 people.

A devastating 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming at least nine lives including children and injuring dozens more. The quake hit near Herat, destroying homes and triggering a desperate rescue operation.

31/08/2025 23:19

A devastating 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of two young children and the complete destruction of numerous homes. The disaster has left communities in Herat province reeling as rescue efforts conti

31/08/2025 22:18

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

Mass Exodus: 500,000 Afghans Flee to Iran in One Month

Exclusive report reveals a massive surge in Afghan refugees crossing into Iran, creating a humanitarian crisis as Tehran threatens mass deportations back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Mass Exodus: Afghans Flee to Iran Amid Taliban Fear

Exclusive report reveals a massive surge in Afghan refugees crossing into Iran, driven by Taliban persecution and looming threats of forced returns from Pakistan.