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Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers beg for aid after the deadly earthquake 

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An earthquake has hit Afghanistan, killing at least 1,000 people and injuring hundreds more

The disaster occurred 44km away from the south-eastern city of Khost.

Photos posted to social media show victims on stretchers and ruined homes.

Local officials are calling for “aid agencies to send teams to the area immediately to prevent further catastrophe”.

What happened?

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 killed hundreds of people in Afghanistan early on Wednesday (June 22).

At least 1,000 died and more than 600 were injured, according to disaster management officials.

The toll is expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages.

Buildings were reduced to rubble and helicopters were deployed in the rescue effort to reach the injured and fly in medical supplies and food.

Wednesday’s quake was the deadliest since 2002.

It struck about 27 miles from the southeastern city of Khost, near the border with Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Most of the confirmed deaths were in the eastern province of Paktika.

Haibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the ruling Taliban, offered his condolences in a statement.

Mounting a rescue operation could prove a major test for the Taliban, who took over the country in August and have been cut off from much international assistance because of sanctions.

The disaster comes as Afghanistan grapples with a severe economic crisis since the Taliban took over, as U.S.-led international forces withdrew following two decades of war.

Many nations cut billions of dollars worth of development aid, though international agencies, such as the United Nations, still operate.

A foreign ministry spokesperson said Afghanistan would welcome international help.

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Judge grants request to pause Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case

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Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to vacate pretrial deadlines as DOJ weighs next steps after Trump’s Election Day victory.

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to pause proceedings in former President Donald Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case.

The decision halts upcoming pretrial deadlines, allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) time to consider next steps after Trump’s recent electoral win.

Smith’s motion filed on Friday highlighted the unprecedented situation, noting, “as a result of the election,” the DOJ seeks to vacate remaining deadlines to “assess this unprecedented circumstance.”

Judge Chutkan agreed, instructing the prosecution to submit a status report on December 2 with its proposed course of action.

The request marks a pivotal step, likely steering toward a halt in prosecution, given the DOJ’s longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

Trump’s victory, making him the first convicted felon elected to the White House, has prompted DOJ officials to deliberate on how best to close Smith’s two federal cases against him.

Had Trump lost the race against Vice President Harris, the former president could have faced potential prison time.

However, this Election Day win likely shields him from criminal consequences while in office.

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How Donald Trump’s business policies will shape the U.S. economy

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Business leaders are closely monitoring the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s forthcoming policies might have on the financial landscape.

In a resounding victory, Trump captured both the electoral and popular vote to become the 47th President of the United States.

Trump’s landslide victory is fueling discussions on how his administration’s potential policy changes could reshape tax and trade systems as well as influence global economies.

Vick Tipnes, the CEO of Blackstone medical services joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Usha Vance to make history as the first Indian-American Second Lady

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President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his transition team in Florida alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance as they prepare for the upcoming administration.

This election ushers in significant milestones, including Usha Vance, who will be the first Indian American and Hindu to serve as Second Lady of the United States.

As the daughter of Indian immigrants, her presence marks a moment of cultural representation in American politics.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance praised his wife’s unwavering support, attributing her strength as a key factor in their successful campaign.

This new chapter signals a blend of continuity and change in the White House, promising a term marked by historical firsts and renewed policy efforts.

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