Natural disasters
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, 9 of them in Pakistan
Shaking felt across South and Central Asia
Isolated government taps resource riches to connect with outside world
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
Rescue operations hampered by inaccessible terrain, recent floods
War, drought and economic crisis leave millions unable to cope with rising prices
Collapse under Taliban leaves people with few economic options
Red tape ties up 50,000 tons of goodwill assistance for hungry until spring
Norwegians doubtful as confident Afghan official says 'actions speak louder'
Under Taliban rule, hundreds of minors traffic goods each day for families' sake
Expect China and Russia to step in and take advantage
Archrivals close to arranging emergency transport of 50,000 tons of Indian wheat
Farmers say authorities have not halted cultivation, despite public pledges
Politician Safoyev says neighbor needs north-south transport corridor
Neighboring countries likely to bear financial burden of refugee crisis
Deep humanitarian crisis affecting everybody demands urgent attention
Traders unable to settle payments after U.S. cuts off Taliban dollar access
Economic paralysis since takeover seen plunging 97% into poverty
India pulls back but Turkish players keen to remain in country under Taliban
Women confront tightening vise and fear ban on employment
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