‘The Wrath of God’: Afghans Mourn Unimaginable Loss From Quake The deadliest earthquake to strike the country in decades leveled entire hamlets. Many people lost most, if not all, of their immediate family.
Pakistan Demands Deportations of Over Million Afghans Migrants from Afghanistan living illegally in Pakistan, many of whom fled the Taliban takeover, have been given four weeks to leave.
Entire Villages Razed as Death Toll Soars From Quakes in Afghanistan Local officials reported 813 confirmed deaths, though the toll was expected to rise. Homes were reduced to rubble, and hospitals are overwhelmed.
With Surge in Attacks, Militants Begin New Era of Bloodshed in Pakistan For nearly a decade, the country had seemingly broken the cycle of violence, but extremist groups have bounced back since the Taliban regained control in neighboring Afghanistan.
Bombing Kills at Least 52 at a Religious Gathering in Pakistan The bombing, which officials believe was a suicide attack, was the latest sign of the country’s deteriorating security situation.