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Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week
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Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more. The third earthquake struck in the province of Herat, near the border with Iran. The United States Geological Survey says that the earthquake was the strongest to hit Afghanistan in decades. A third earthquake has shaken western Afghanistan, just days after two powerful tremors caused over 1,000 casualties in the region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), this latest quake was 6.3 and occurred near the city of Herat. Moreover, it originated 6.3 kilometers (four miles) beneath the surface. Local health authorities have confirmed one fatality and over 100 individuals are currently receiving medical attention at the regional hospital, as reported by the World Health Organizati...
Clashes breakout as Taliban attack three key Afghan cities
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Clashes breakout as Taliban attack three key Afghan cities

Taliban after establishing control over rural and small territories is now moving towards the country’s provincial capitals With the US military and NATO pulling out from Afghanistan, Taliban has been on the rise. Taliban since Biden’s announcement have been more powerful than ever. They have taken in a considerable amount of territories and have managed to do so with facing resistance. Taliban after seizing most of rural Afghanistan is now heading towards the major cities. Since the past few days they have been constantly attacking Kandahar, Herat and Lashkar Gah. Afghan forces have been constantly fighting to keep Taliban out of these cities. However, the clashes are largely increasing thus worsening the situation. The government worries about these cities falling into the hands of T...