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Pakistan strikes in Afghanistan kill 9 children

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrikes killing nine children and a woman, escalating border tensions. Read the latest on the crisis.

Nine children killed in Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan

Taliban reports nine children and one woman killed in Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan's Khost province. Border tensions soar following deadly suicide attack in Peshawar. Read the latest developments.

Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 in Afghanistan

Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghan province of Khost, killing 10 including nine children. The Taliban accuses Pakistan of violating sovereignty. Read the full report.

16 dead as bus crashes off bridge in Cambodia

At least 16 people have died after a passenger bus crashed off a bridge into a river in Cambodia. Dozens more were injured in the tragic accident.

Java Landslides Kill Two, Dozens Missing

At least two dead and 21 missing after landslides hit Central Java. Rescuers battle challenging conditions in the search for survivors. Follow the latest updates.

Java Landslide: 2 Dead, 21 Missing in Indonesia

Torrential rains trigger devastating landslides in Central Java, killing two and leaving 21 missing. Rescue teams battle challenging conditions in the search for survivors.

New Chinese bridge collapses into mountainside

A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province has partially collapsed. No casualties were reported. The incident raises questions about infrastructure in challenging terrain.

Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan

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.

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 06:35

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 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.

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 06:27

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 05:27

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.

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.