An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Afganistan on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of India and Pakistan.
According to the Indian weather office, the earthquake originated near the Hindu Kush mountains 246 km north of Kabul at 5:09 pm (local time) at a depth of 190km.
The tremors were reportedly felt for nearly a minute in the Indian capital Delhi.
There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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British couple freed by Taliban after Qatari mediation, official says
An elderly British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February were released and flying to Doha on Friday after Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Nepal's interim PM vows to fix 'failures' that led to deadly Gen Z protests
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