Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for international aid
World Business Report
English - June 22, 2022 22:19 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB - ★★★★ - 236 ratingsBusiness News Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake.
Over 1,000 people have died and at least 1,500 injured, according to local officials.
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