Second deadly earthquake in months strikes Afghanistan
Pacific Asia • Nov 3, 2025, 2:26 PM
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Kholm, Afghanistan, causing damage and casualties, including the partial destruction of the historic Blue Mosque. Rescue efforts are underway, but poor infrastructure and reduced foreign aid pose significant challenges for the Taliban government in responding to this latest disaster, which follows a deadly earthquake in August that killed over 2,000 people.
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China's toilet revolution: World toilet day aims to promote clean sanitation for all
Pacific Asia • 10:54 AM
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Today marks World Toilet Day, a day that seeks to inspire actions to tackle what the UN refers to as a global sanitation crisis, with some 3.4 billion people living without safe sanitation. In China this year also marks 10 years since Chinese President X
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China says 'no market' for Japan seafood imports amid Taiwan spat
Pacific Asia • 10:47 AM
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China will suspend Japanese seafood imports, media in Tokyo reported Wednesday as a row sparked by comments about Taiwan deepens, although neither government confirmed the move. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Jan Camenzind Broomby.
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