Apple News Today How an earthquake devastated Afghanistan
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Sep 2, 2025 A catastrophic earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, leading to a humanitarian crisis amid Taliban restrictions on aid. International donors face challenges in providing support. Meanwhile, the complex dynamics of Texas gerrymandering become a legal battleground for Trump. In geopolitics, a summit with Putin, Modi, and Xi raises eyebrows about their unity against Western influence. Additionally, significant changes in U.S. immigration policy shrink the labor force, alongside Rudy Giuliani's controversial recognition and a viral incident at the U.S. Open.
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Response Capacity Has Weakened
- Humanitarian groups say Afghanistan's ability to respond at scale has worsened since the Taliban takeover despite coordination mechanisms and actors on the ground.
- Agencies are scrambling but lack the resources needed for rapid, large-scale relief.
Restrictions On Women Hurt Aid Prospects
- Taliban restrictions on women limit access to health services and media coverage, making donors less likely to fund aid programs.
- Visibility limits on women at hospitals were cited as a deterrent for potential donors.
Multiple Crises Compound Risk
- Afghanistan already faced drought and looming hunger before the quake, compounding risks of secondary disasters like flash floods and aftershocks.
- Agencies warn the danger is ongoing and relief needs will grow amid multiple crises.