Devastating Earthquakes Claim Over 2,000 Lives in Afghanistan

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Devastating Earthquakes Claim Over 2,000 Lives in Afghanistan
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks has killed at least 2,000 people in western Afghanistan, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in the country in two decades. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue, with hundreds of civilians trapped under debris. International aid and support from neighboring countries, including Pakistan and China, are being mobilized to assist with the recovery efforts. Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan has pledged to donate his Cricket World Cup fees to help the survivors.

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