At least 800 killed in Afghanistan earthquake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 800 people and injured over 3,000 in Afghanistan's eastern provinces, primarily affecting the impoverished Kunar region. Rescue efforts are being complicated by damaged infrastructure and landslides, with local volunteers and the army using helicopters to transport victims. International organizations, including the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross, are mobilizing aid and medical teams to support the Afghan Red Crescent. Neighboring Pakistan has offered support, while the United States expressed condolences but did not offer direct assistance, reflecting the current state of international relations with the country.