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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 4 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
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Bereft of buildings, Afghan students forced to attend school under sky
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taliban's education sector's data says that out of 238 schools in Kapisa, 79 don't have buildings, and 100 remain dilapidated, Tolo News reported.
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Death toll rises to 27 with nearly 1,000 injured in northern Afghanistan e
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Tolo News, many victims, who lost their homes in the disaster, are currently taking shelter in school buildings, with survivors describing the destruction and the challenges they are now facing as winter approaches.
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WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
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Kabul residents face soaring firewood and coal prices ahead of winter
Updated : 7 months ago IST
As winter nears, Kabul residents face rising firewood and coal prices, creating hardships for low-income families. Vendors cite higher transport costs and taxes, while the Kabul Timber Sellers' Union urges immediate government action to allow imports and stabilise prices, Tolo News reported.
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Pakistan airstrike devastates Kabul residential area and school, civilians
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pakistan airstrike hit Kabul's District 4, damaging homes and a school, Tolo News reported. Residents described panic and trauma, especially among women and children. Fortunately, students were dismissed, and no casualties occurred at the school, but several civilians were killed or inj
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12 civilians dead, over 100 injured after Pakistani forces attack in Afgha
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured after Pakistani forces launched an attack in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, according to an Afghan official.
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Surge in traffic accidents on Kabul-Kandahar highway leaves over 100 dead
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over the past three months, 295 road accidents along the Kabul-Kandahar highway have left 102 people dead and 402 injured, including women and children, officials said. Authorities blame reckless driving, unlicensed drivers, and poor road conditions for the surge, and have set up checkpoints
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Kabul residents urge restrictions on loudspeakers as noise pollution worse
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kabul residents are urging authorities to restrict loudspeakers used by street vendors, citing severe noise pollution, Tolo News reported. Officials say thousands of devices have been seized, but note change will take time. Residents suggest alternatives like displaying prices to reduce nois
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IOM sounds alarm over 1.5 million Afghan deportations in 2025
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit Afghanistan in the early hours of Saturday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Kabul faces severe water crisis, may run dry by 2030: Mercy Corps
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
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