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Another powerful earthquake hits Herat

HERAT (SW) – Another strong earthquake shook western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier one killed more than 2,000 people and flattened whole villages in Herat

Herat earthquake survivors anxious about the harsh winter

HERAT (SW) – The victims of the earthquake in Zindajan district of Herat say that with the approach of winter, it is difficult for them to

Uzbekistan sends 100 tons of humanitarian aid to earthquake victims

KABUL (SW) – The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kabul said in a nnewsletter on Tuesday that it has sent nearly 100 tons of humanitarian aid

Iranian traders seek investment opportunities in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – A visiting Iranian trade delegation has requested the authorities of the Islamic Emirate to provide provide opportunities for investment in Afghanistan. The

Baradar promises to build houses for earthquake victims

HERAT CITY (SW) – Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Minister of Economy, during his visit to Herat, promised that new houses will be built for all

Local communities mobilise to raise funds for Herat earthquake victims

KABUL (SW) – Local communities in different parts of Afghanistan have mobilised on voluntary basis to gather charity funds for the victims of Saturday’s devastating

Trade consignment from China arrives via train

KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Afghanistan Railway Authority say that a shipment of commercial goods has arrived in Afghanistan from China. They added that

Search ended in earthquake-hit Herat as death toll hits new heights

KABUL (SW) – Officials of the Afghan Red Crescent Society say that search and rescue operations have ended in the earthquake-hit areas of Herat as

Afghanistan appeals for urgent help as earthquake in Herat claims thousands of lives

KABUL (SW) – A day after the deadly earthquake in Zindajan district of Herat, Afghanistan has appealed international community for urgent rescue and relief. Din