As Afghanistan grapples with the massive earthquake, senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani appealed for international help. 2/2- The government is working within its capabilities.

We hope international community & aid agencies will help, says Taliban official after Afghanistan earthquake

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Qari Saifullah Mehsud has been shot dead by gunmen in Afghanistan, the group confirmed on Sunday. He was killed outside the Guloon camp in Khost province, the group spokesperson said in an audio message, Anadolu News Agency reported.

Key Pakistan Taliban commander Qari Saifullah Mehsud killed in Afghanistan

According to sources, the death toll may rise.

Blast at mosque in eastern Afghanistan kills 13: Official

The BBC confirmed the death in a statement on Twitter.

Gunmen kill BBC Pashto journalist in Afghanistan's Khost province

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