A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has killed at least 20 people, striking northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The Ministry of Public Health reported the death toll on Monday, raising the estimate as search efforts began. A further 320 people are reported to have been injured.

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More than 150,000 people have been evacuated across the eastern provinces of the Philippines as Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, approaches from the Pacific. Authorities have issued warnings for torrential rains, potentially destructive winds, and storm surges reaching up to three metres (nearly 10 feet).

Another devastating earthquake has struck Afghanistan overnight, compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis. ActionAid is closely monitoring the situation with partners in northern Afghanistan.

AFAD alongside "relevant institutions" are now launching field assessments in the wake of the earthquake. The USGS has warned that casualties and damage could occur following the seismic event, reports the Daily Star.

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