7 dead, dozens missing in Indonesia landslide
At least seven people have been killed and 82 others are missing after a landslide struck West Bandung in Indonesia’s West Java province on Saturday, according to media reports.
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6 children killed in Kandahar roof collapse
At least six children were killed after the roof of a house collapsed in Dand district of southern Kandahar province, officials said on Thursday.
Heavy snowfall in Herat; People stranded on highways rescued
Security forces in western Herat province have rescued people who were stranded on several highways due to heavy snowfall.
Heavy snowfall closes major roads in Ghor
All major roads in western Ghor province, including the Ghor–Kabul and Ghor–Herat highways, have been closed to traffic following heavy snowfall and a severe storm on Thursday. Mawlawi Mohammad Hamas, Head of Information and Culture, told Pajhwok Afghan…
6 killed, 2 injured in Helmand collision
At least six people were killed and two others injured in a traffic accident on the Kandahar–Herat highway in southern Helmand province on Thursday. According to the Helmand Police, the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. in the Sangilan…
21 killed, dozens hurt in high-speed train crash in Spin
At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in southern Spain, Al Jazeera reports.
Heavy rain, snowfall forecast in 18 provinces
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has warned of possible snowfall, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flash floods across 18 provinces of the country. In a statement shared on its X page, the ministry said that adverse weather…
2 suspects nabbed in Kabul scam, 30 vehicles recovered
Security forces have arrested two individuals in Farza district of Kabul on charges of fraud, police said on Thursday.
18 detained in Nangarhar for using Pakistani rupees
At least 18 individuals have been detained in Shinwar district of eastern Nangarhar province for using Pakistani rupees.
14 injured in gas cylinder explosion at hotel in Nangarhar
At least 14 people have been injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a hotel in eastern Nangarhar province, police said on Thursday.
22 killed, 80 injured after crane collapses on train in Thailand
At least 22 people were killed and around 80 others injured when a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand on Wednesday morning.
5 of a family killed in Herat roof collapse
Five members of a family lost their lives after the roof of a house collapsed in Oba district of western Herat province. Mufti Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, spokesman for the Herat governor, confirmed the incident to Pajhwok Afghan News,…
Salang highway reopened to passenger vehicles
The Salang Highway, which connects Kabul with the northern provinces, has been reopened to passenger vehicles, an official said on Thursday.
Dozens rescued from floodwaters in Farah
Rescue teams evacuated dozens of people trapped in floodwaters in different areas of western Farah province on Wednesday, an official said.
1 killed, 4 wounded as flash floods wreak havoc in Farah
One person died and four others were injured after flash floods swept through parts of western Farah province last night, officials said on Tuesday.
Snowfall closes all roads in Daikundi, some in Bamyan
Heavy snowfall has closed all connecting roads in central Daikundi province and several main routes in neighbouring Bamyan province, officials said on Tuesday.
Bus passengers rescued from floodwaters in Herat
Security forces have rescued passengers from a bus after it was swept away by floodwaters in Shindand district of western Herat province on Tuesday.
Salang highway closed due to snowfall, storm
The Salang Highway, which links Kabul with the northern provinces, has been closed to all traffic due to heavy snowfall, a storm and poor visibility, an official said on Tuesday.
13 killed, nearly 100 injured in Mexico train crash
At least 13 people have been killed and nearly 100 injured after a train derailed in Mexico's south-western Oaxaca region, media reports said on Monday.
16 killed in nursing home blaze in Indonesia
At least 16 people have been killed and three others injured after a fire broke out at a nursing home in Indonesia, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.
Child killed in Jawzjan road accident
A child lost his life in a traffic accident in Khamab district of northern Jawzjan province, an official said on Sunday.
9 killed, 21 injured in India bus crash
At least nine people have been killed and 21 others injured after a private sleeper coach collided with a lorry in the Indian state of Karnataka, media reports said on Thursday.
Snowfall clogs Ghor–Kabul road, disconnects six districts
The Ghor-Kabul highway and Band-i-Bain pass, which link six district with Ferozkoh, the capital of western Ghor province, have been closed for traffic due to heavy snowfall.
Kabul’s Mandawi blaze causes nearly $700,000 in losses
A fire broke out at Mir Alam Market in Kabul’s Mandawi area on Sunday, causing nearly 700,000 US dollars in financial losses.
