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01-09-2025
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near its shared border with Pakistan on Sunday, killing upwards of 800 people and injuring thousands more. The quake was reported 17 miles east-northeast of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province. The Taliban government estimated that at least 4,000 people perished, while the U.N. gave a lower death toll of about 1,500. The earthquake hit a region vulnerable to earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush Mountain range where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Footage showed rescuers taking injured people on stretchers from collapsed buildings and into helicopters as people frantically dug through rubble with their hands.
Entities: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Taliban • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-09-2025
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring over 2,500. The quake hit towns in the Kunar province, near Jalalabad in Nangahar province, causing widespread destruction. Rescue operations are underway, with medical teams from Kunar, Nangarhar, and Kabul arriving in the affected areas. The Taliban government has promised to utilize all available resources to save lives. The earthquake was felt in parts of Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing condolences and offering support to Afghanistan.
Entities: Afghanistan, Kunar, Jalalabad, Nangahar, Taliban • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-09-2025
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and injuring over 2,500 people. The epicenter was near Jalalabad, and the quake was felt in several provinces, including Nangarhar, Nuristan, Laghman, and Kunar. Rescue efforts are complicated by steep terrain and landslides. The Taliban's chief spokesman reported 800 killed and 2,500 injured in Kunar Province alone. International assistance has dwindled since the Taliban returned to power, with many countries cutting back on aid. Iran, India, Japan, and the European Union have committed support to victims.
Entities: Afghanistan, Jalalabad, Kabul, Pakistan, Taliban • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-09-2025
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring more than 2,500. The quake hit towns in the Kunar province near Jalalabad, causing extensive damage. Rescuers are combing through rubble to find missing loved ones. The disaster will further strain Afghanistan's resources, already grappling with humanitarian crises. The quake was centered 27km east-northeast of Jalalabad and was shallow, at a depth of 8km, which tends to cause more damage. Several aftershocks followed the initial quake.
Entities: Afghanistan, Taliban, Kunar, Jalalabad, Nangarhar • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-09-2025
The article discusses the last generation of people who experienced the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947 and their memories of their homeland. It highlights the stories of two individuals, Mr. Vikram Kalra and Ms. Reena Varma, who were forced to flee their homes in Lahore and Rawalpindi, respectively, and have been unable to return. The article also provides historical context about the Partition, including the violence and displacement that occurred, and the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The author notes that as the last generation of Partition survivors passes away, their memories and experiences are at risk of being lost.
Entities: Mr. Vikram Kalra, Ms. Reena Varma, Lahore, Rawalpindi, India • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
