ON THIS DAY β© Taliban forces destroyed the Buddha statues of the Bamiyan Valley
In 2001, Taliban forces destroyed two ancient Buddha statues in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, leading to international condemnation as acts of cultural and historical vandalism.
A strong earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Kabul, as reported by the US Geological Survey.
A strong earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Kabul, Afghanistan, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.