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Afghanistan telecoms blackout: Taliban cuts all communications

Afghanistan faces complete communications collapse as Taliban authorities order nationwide shutdown of mobile networks and internet services, severing millions from vital connections.

Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan

The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.

Super Typhoon Ragasa Aftermath: Philippines Devastation

Exclusive aerial footage shows catastrophic damage across Philippine communities as Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves trail of destruction, with rescue operations underway.

Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option

Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.

British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution

A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.

British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK

After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.

Elderly British Couple Freed in Afghanistan Rescue Mission

An elderly British couple has been released from captivity in Afghanistan and reunited with their emotional family in the UK, ending a harrowing ordeal. Watch the heartwarming moment of their return.

British Couple Reunited After 7 Months Trapped in Taliban Afghanistan

An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.

Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan

The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.

Taliban Enforces Gender Segregation and Bans Subjects in Universities

The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ

Afghanistan stuns Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup thriller

Afghanistan pulled off a stunning victory against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected T20 World Cup group stage thriller. Get the full match report, key highlights, and analysis from this major upset.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

Bali Flood Disaster: Nine Dead, Australians Trapped

Exclusive report from Bali as catastrophic flooding claims nine lives, leaving Australian holidaymakers stranded amidst devastating landslides and submerged streets. Eyewitness accounts reveal the terror.

Foreign Tourists Stoned in Afghanistan Attack

Three foreign tourists were violently attacked by a group of men in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The assailants pelted their car with rocks in a shocking incident that raises serious safety concerns for visitors.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 06:35

Australia's Climate and Disaster Preparedness Overhaul

Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 21:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 19:24

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 15:34

Congo Floods: Over 200 Dead in Catastrophic Landslides

Devastating floods and landslides in eastern Congo have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with scores injured and critical infrastructure destroyed. International aid efforts are mobilising.

Afghanistan vs UAE LIVE: T20 World Cup Qualifier Stream

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on the UAE in a crucial T20 World Cup qualifier. Get live stream details, team news, and key player insights for this must-win encounter.

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and flattening entire villages. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble and aftershocks.

04/09/2025 13:25

Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Hits 900 - Taliban Pleads for Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.

Distressing new footage emerges from remote Afghan villages, showing desperate residents using their bare hands to dig for survivors after a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The Independent reports on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

02/09/2025 09:02

Sudan Landslide Kills 1,000; One Sole Survivor Found

A devastating landslide has obliterated an entire village in southern Sudan, claiming an estimated 1,000 lives. A lone survivor has been found as rescue efforts face immense challenges in the remote region.

Afghanistan Quake: Over 2,400 Dead, Taliban Plead for Aid

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

A devastating landslide has obliterated a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with local officials reporting over 100 casualties and fears the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue.

02/09/2025 06:27

Taliban's Urgent Plea for International Aid After Disaster

The Taliban government makes a desperate international appeal for assistance as emergency crews battle against time to find survivors buried under the rubble. Exclusive footage reveals the scale of the devastation.

Afghanistan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Under Taliban Rule

Exclusive report reveals Afghanistan's escalating crisis as international funding collapses, healthcare systems fail, and millions face starvation under the Taliban regime.