Over 1,000 dead after series of earthquakes strike villages in western Afghanistan

Multiple earthquakes struck villages in Herat province in western Afghanistan, resulting in over 1,000 deaths.
The victims were predominantly women and children who were at home when the earthquakes hit.
Entire villages were destroyed, leaving thousands homeless and infrastructure like homes, schools and clinics in ruins.
Aid agencies are appealing for urgent funds to assist survivors with emergency shelter, food, medical care and other basic needs.
The Taliban-led government's capacity to respond has been limited, prompting international assistance.