The death toll of a deadly earthquake that tilted buildings and caused landslides in Taiwan rose to 13, while search and rescue efforts continued after the critical 72-hour period for survival passed in the morning.
A series of strong earthquakes in Western Afghanistan have resulted in over 2,000 deaths, with hundreds of houses destroyed and damaged. The United Nations has warned that the number of casualties is likely to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. The epicenter of the earthquakes was located northwest of Herat city, and several aftershocks followed. The World Health Organisation has dispatched ambulances to evacuate casualties and provide assistance. The Taliban has called for local organizations to provide aid and urged security agencies to rescue those trapped under debris.