Balkh province
Deadly 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan: 20 Dead, Over 320 Injured
Nov 03, 2025 05:49 pm CST
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has devastated northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 320 others. The disaster damaged the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif and triggered rockslides on major highways. This event adds to Afghanistan's long history of seismic activity, with the country experiencing hundreds of significant earthquakes since 1990.
Taliban Bans Wi-Fi In Afghan Province To 'Prevent Immorality'
Sep 16, 2025 07:55 pm CST
The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to "prevent immorality," a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday.