A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), with tremors felt in nearby areas.
The quake occurred at a depth of 121 kilometers (75 miles), with its epicentre located approximately 164 kilometers east of Baghlan, a city home to around 108,000 residents.
While there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, the region is known for its seismic activity due to the complex tectonic interactions between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and residents in surrounding provinces reported feeling the tremors. Emergency teams have been alerted as a precautionary measure.
The Hindu Kush area frequently experiences moderate to strong earthquakes, and local officials continue to urge preparedness in vulnerable communities.
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow money collectively to fund Ukraine’s defence over the next two years, abandoning—for now—an unprece...
Türkiye has enhanced its environmental and cultural conservation efforts, registering 10,503 monumental trees and 319 caves nationwide, the Ministry ...
Australia will roll out a nationwide gun buyback scheme in response to the mass shooting in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, as...
Former Iraqi President Barham Ahmed Salih has been elected by the UN General Assembly as the next High Commissioner for Refugees, beginning a five-yea...
The suspect believed to be responsible for the mass shooting at Brown University last weekend has been found dead, U.S. federal officials have confirm...
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow money collectively to fund Ukraine’s defence over the next two years, abandoning—for now—an unprecedented and divisive plan to directly use frozen Russian sovereign assets.
Türkiye has enhanced its environmental and cultural conservation efforts, registering 10,503 monumental trees and 319 caves nationwide, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change confirmed.
Australia will roll out a nationwide gun buyback scheme in response to the mass shooting in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, as hundreds of surfers and swimmers gathered at Bondi Beach to pay tribute to the victims.
Former Iraqi President Barham Ahmed Salih has been elected by the UN General Assembly as the next High Commissioner for Refugees, beginning a five-year term on 1 January 2026.
The latest clashes between Thailand and Cambodia mark a dangerous escalation in one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and most sensitive disputes.
In the complex world of international diplomacy, the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have raised significant questions about the role of third-party mediation.
FIFA has introduced a new “more affordable” ticket category for the 2026 World Cup, priced at $60 (£45) for all 104 matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to agencies.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
In a ground-breaking development, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking on new forms in Japan, where it has extended to a more personal and intimate domain being romantic relationships.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska in Yerevan on Thursday to discuss the development of cooperation between Armenia and the alliance.
Azerbaijan has begun exporting oil products to Armenia on 18 December, marking a milestone in the ongoing peace process and economic cooperation between the two countries. Experts say the move could serve as a bridge toward deeper regional stability and collaboration.
A mass wedding brought together 203 grooms and 203 brides in the Zawayda area of the central Gaza Strip on 18 December. The ceremony was organised by the Turkish Ribat Association.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrapped up visits to Belarus and Russia during which he held high-level talks on closer bilateral relations and major regional developments.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk visited Yerevan to participate in the Armenia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, as both countries review economic cooperation.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment