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Magnitude 6 earthquake in Afghanistan kills hundreds

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A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has devastated eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and flattening villages in the mountainous Kunar province. Survivors describe homes collapsing on families, with hospitals overwhelmed and aid scarce. The Taliban government, facing limited resources and suspended foreign aid, has called for urgent international assistance. The UN warns of worsening humanitarian conditions and disease outbreaks.