Earthquake Kills 250 in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province
An earthquake in Afghanistan’s Kunar province killed at least 250 and injured 500, as relief teams race to reach remote, mountainous districts.
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Cloudburst in Pakistan’s Swabi District Kills Over 20, Injures Six
A sudden cloudburst in Swabi district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan left over 20 dead and six injured Monday, highlighting vulnerabilities in flood-prone regions.
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