Bennett urges Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations after deadly quake
Bennett said Pakistan should instead focus on supporting humanitarian efforts in quake-hit areas.
Immigration
Afghanistan
Taliban say Kunar earthquake death toll tops 1,400
Mujahid said 3,124 people were injured and 5,412 homes destroyed in the quake, which struck Kunar province shortly after midnight.
Afghanistan
Kunar earthquake death toll surpasses 1,100: Afghan Red Crescent
Earlier, Taliban officials said 800 people were dead in Kunar and 2,500 more were wounded.
Afghanistan
Traffic accidents kill 8 in northern Afghanistan
The accident occurred in the village of Chakosh in Aqcha district, according to a statement.
Security
Former security officer found dead in Kabul, sources say
His family located his body at the Kabul forensic medicine department nearly two weeks after his disappearance, the sources said.
Afghanistan
Global condolences, aid pledges after deadly Afghanistan quake
Germany’s Foreign Ministry said it was “deeply saddened” by the quake, which left hundreds dead and injured.
Afghanistan
US extends condolences after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Afghan people during this difficult time,” the bureau said.
Politics
Shir Ahmad Haqqani appointed as Taliban’s minister of information and culture
Khairkhwa, meanwhile, has been moved to governor of Maidan Wardak, according to a Taliban statement,
Afghanistan
Kunar hit hardest as earthquake kills over 800, Taliban say
In neighboring Nangarhar province, Taliban spokesman said 12 people were and 255 others were injured.
Afghanistan
India sending emergency aid to Afghanistan’s earthquake victims
Jaishankar said in a post on X that the aid includes 1,000 tents and 15 tons of food materials.