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Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills 12
Worlddigi242d ago

Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills 12

A powerful earthquake struck several regions in Afghanistan on Friday evening, resulting in the deaths of twelve people, according to government and Red Crescent reports.

Magnitude 5.8-5.9 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Kills Eight
WorldReutersAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+17DWNHK Worldtvn24delfi-ltindex-hr24uraktuality-skjutarnji-list+9 more3d ago20 sources

Magnitude 5.8-5.9 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Kills Eight

A powerful earthquake, reported between magnitude 5.8 and 5.9, struck Afghanistan, causing at least eight fatalities. Tremors were felt across the region, including parts of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Regional Conflicts
WorldTimes of India5d ago

Pakistan Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Regional Conflicts

Pakistan is at a strategic crossroads, navigating complex alliances and regional conflicts, with past foreign war involvements leading to domestic instability. A new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating tensions are further complicating its position.

Afghan Repatriation Resumes at Torkham Border
PoliticsDawn7d ago

Afghan Repatriation Resumes at Torkham Border

The Torkham border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reopened, allowing for the resumption of repatriation efforts for undocumented Afghans. The frontier connects Pakistan's KP with Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit China Amid Mideast Peace Mediation Efforts
WorldReutersnzzfaz+13DWindex-hrindian-expressstraits-timesDawnjapan-timesnaftemporikindtv+5 more7d ago16 sources

Pakistan's Foreign Minister to Visit China Amid Mideast Peace Mediation Efforts

Pakistan, emerging as a key mediator in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is sending its foreign minister to China as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker peace, with the outlook for the Mideast conflict remaining uncertain. China commends and supports Pakistan's mediation effort for de-escalation.

Death Toll Rises to 28 in Afghanistan Floods
Worldvijesti-meDaily Nation8d ago2 sources

Death Toll Rises to 28 in Afghanistan Floods

The number of fatalities from floods in Afghanistan has increased to 28, with over 45 individuals reported injured following four days of severe weather in the arid country.

Iran Warns US Against Ground Invasion as More US Troops Arrive in Region
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+57wsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNnrkyle-uutisetukrainska-pravda+49 more8d ago60 sources

Iran Warns US Against Ground Invasion as More US Troops Arrive in Region

Iran has issued strong warnings against a potential US ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation, while stating its forces are 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in the region. This comes amidst ongoing US-Iran peace talks and CENTCOM reporting over 11,000 targets struck.

US Academic Dennis Coyle Released by Taliban After Over a Year in Detention
Worldle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeera+11Fox NewsberlingskeSCMPFrance 24The IndependentTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+3 more14d ago14 sources

US Academic Dennis Coyle Released by Taliban After Over a Year in Detention

American academic Dennis Coyle, held by Taliban authorities for over a year, has been released, with US officials including Marco Rubio welcoming the move as a positive step.

Afghans Flee Iran Amid Dual Conflicts
PoliticsNYT15d ago

Afghans Flee Iran Amid Dual Conflicts

The ongoing war in Iran has severely impacted Afghanistan's economy, forcing at least 70,000 Afghan workers and students to return home to a nation already grappling with its own conflict.

Worldactualite-cd19d ago

World Happiness Report 2026 Released

The World Happiness Report 2026 indicates Finland and Afghanistan maintain their top and bottom positions respectively, while India shows an improved ranking.

Pakistan and Afghanistan Halt Operations for Eid
PoliticsDawn19d ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan Halt Operations for Eid

Pakistan has announced a halt to its military operations in Afghanistan for Eid, with Kabul following suit. The decision was made following requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, though Pakistan warned that action would resume if attacks occur.

Earthquake Kills 12 in Afghanistan
EnvironmentNYTdr-dkSCMP+10orftvn24delfi-ltThe Independentpolitikenla-vanguardiahindustan-timeschina-daily+2 more2d ago13 sources

Earthquake Kills 12 in Afghanistan

An earthquake struck Afghanistan overnight, killing 12 people, including eight members of the same family. The Afghan Red Crescent Society confirmed the casualties.

Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Thesprotia, Greece
Worldaftonbladetberlingskeder-standard+8tvn24hindustan-timesiefimeridanaftemporikibalkan-webnewsbeastavgiDaily Sabah4d ago11 sources

Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Thesprotia, Greece

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Thesprotia, Greece, with its epicenter 5 kilometers northeast of Leptokaria. Authorities have not reported any significant damage.

Rain and Storms Kill Dozens in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Rain and Storms Kill Dozens in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Heavy rains have triggered catastrophic floods in Pakistan, destroying homes and claiming the lives of 17 people, including several children. Dangerous weather conditions are also affecting neighboring Afghanistan, with rain and storms killing dozens across both countries.

Afghanistan Releases American Detainee
PoliticsNYTjerusalem-post14d ago2 sources

Afghanistan Releases American Detainee

Denis Walter Coyle, an American researcher detained since last year, has been released by Afghanistan following mounting pressure from the United States, which had declared Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention.'

Worldactualite-cd15d ago

World Happiness Report 2026 Released

The World Happiness Report 2026 has been released, with Finland and Afghanistan maintaining their top and bottom positions respectively, while India's ranking improved.

Pakistan and Afghanistan Announce Eid Ceasefire
WorldFTtagesschauirozhlas+13The Independentn1-serbiahindujutarnji-listTimes of Indiacyprus-maildanasjapan-times+5 more19d ago16 sources

Pakistan and Afghanistan Announce Eid Ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a temporary pause in hostilities for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, with Pakistan's Information Minister stating operations would halt from March 19 to March 23 in good faith.

Hegseth Dismisses Highest-Ranking Army Officer
Politicsel-mundovijesti-meThe Week4d ago3 sources

Hegseth Dismisses Highest-Ranking Army Officer

Hegseth reportedly dismissed the highest-ranking officer in the Army, an infantry officer who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was confirmed to the top position in 2023.

China Hosts Pak-Afghan Talks to Ease Tensions
PoliticsBBCaftonbladetDW+10SCMPnikkei-asiaobservadoraktuality-skindian-expressDawnchannel-news-asiaarab-news+2 more6d ago13 sources

China Hosts Pak-Afghan Talks to Ease Tensions

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in China-brokered discussions in Urumqi aimed at resolving a months-long conflict, with Pakistan emphasizing its core demand for decisive action against terrorist outfits, as China hosts exploratory talks to ease tensions between the neighbors.

Floods and Landslides Kill 17 in Afghanistan
Worldyle-uutisettvn249d ago2 sources

Floods and Landslides Kill 17 in Afghanistan

Intense rainfall and storms have caused floods and landslides in Afghanistan, resulting in 17 deaths, 26 injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and roads.

Afghanistan: Temporary truce with Pakistan for the end of Ramadan
Worldnaftemporiki20d ago

Afghanistan: Temporary truce with Pakistan for the end of Ramadan

Το Αφγανιστάν ανακοίνωσε «προσωρινή παύση» των μαχών με το Πακιστάν κατά τη διάρκεια των εορτασμών για το τέλος του Ραμαζανιού. Αφγανιστάν: Προσωρινή εκεχειρία με το Πακιστάν για το τέλος του…

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade
WorldDawn20d ago

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 3,600 points during intraday trade. The index gained 3,619.38 points, or 2.41 per cent, to stand at 153,635.54 points at 12:06pm from the previous close of 150,016.16 points. The PSX had slipped below 150,000 points on Monday as volatile conditions arising from the Middle East conflict and border tensions with Afghanistan sent investors into panic, who sold off their positions. How...