An earthquake struck Afghanistan on Monday, with a magnitude of 6.5, according to the country’s meteorological department. The earthquake’s epicenter was near the Hindu Kush region, a mountain range that extends between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Reports indicate that several provinces in Afghanistan were affected, including Badakhshan, Takhar, and Kunduz.
Local authorities have confirmed that at least 30 people have been injured, with rescue operations ongoing to help those affected. The Afghan government has stated that they are working to provide assistance to those impacted by the earthquake. The tremors were felt in neighboring countries such as Pakistan and India as well.
The United Nations has expressed concern over the situation and has offered support to the Afghan government in the relief efforts. Other international organizations are also monitoring the situation closely.
No group has claimed responsibility for the earthquake, and it is believed to be a natural disaster. Local experts have pointed out that Afghanistan is in a seismically active region, making it prone to earthquakes.
As the situation continues to unfold, authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and follow safety protocols in case of aftershocks.
Sources Analysis:
– Afghan Meteorological Department: The department is a reliable source for information on natural phenomena in Afghanistan.
– Afghan Government: The government may have an interest in demonstrating its response capabilities and concern for its citizens.
– United Nations: The UN is a reputable international organization but may have its own agenda in providing assistance in situations like this.
Fact Check:
– Magnitude of the earthquake: Verified fact. The Afghan Meteorological Department confirmed the earthquake’s magnitude.
– Number of injured people: Unconfirmed claim. The information is based on initial reports and subject to change as more details emerge.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Afghanistan earthquake: What we know – and what we don’t”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.