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Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surges Beyond 1,400 – The Tragedy Unfolds

TL;DR

The recent earthquake in Afghanistan has tragically claimed over 1,400 lives, with survivors in dire need of assistance. Key highlights include:

  • The Taliban has urgently requested foreign aid to assist in recovery efforts.
  • Rescue operations are underway, with commandos airdropped into remote areas to save survivors.
  • Emergency aid is slowly trickling in, but the situation remains critical.

Here's the full scoop.

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