Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Death toll of children in Afghanistan earthquake grows to 155

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The majority of youngsters perished in Paktika’s Gayan district, which remained in ruins. The earthquake has also left an estimated 65 orphaned or unaccompanied children. It has become a test of the Taliban’s ability to run the country and the international community’s willingness to help. GAYAN, Afghanistan: At least 155 children were killed in last … Read more

5 people killed in aftershock in East Afghan earthquake region

An aftershock strikes the Gayan district of Paktika province, killing five people and injuring 11. More than 1,000 people have been killed in the region since Wednesday’s earthquake. The quake struck Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul, damaging thousands of homes. KABUL: Five people were killed and eleven others were injured after an aftershock struck a … Read more