Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A father brings his injured child to receive first aid in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, families rush to emergency responders for help amid the widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Soldiers help an injured man in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The disaster left around 800 people dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to figures from the Taliban government. As rescue efforts continue, military personnel and locals work side by side to aid survivors amid widespread destruction and overwhelmed medical services in the remote mountainous area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Injured people receive assistance from military personnel in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, soldiers are helping evacuate the wounded, provide first aid, and transport survivors to medical facilities. Their efforts are critical in remote areas where infrastructure is damaged and access to emergency services is limited. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A little girl injured after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan on September 1, 2025. Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones as the death toll rose to around 800, with more than 2,500 injured, according to figures released by the Taliban government. The quake devastated remote communities, leaving families homeless and deepening the humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A helicopter arrives in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, to assist in rescue and relief efforts after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. The disaster left around 800 people dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. With roads blocked and remote villages cut off, air support has become crucial in delivering aid, evacuating the injured, and reaching communities in urgent need of assistance. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy receives help in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a devastating earthquake struck the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, survivors like him are being treated by emergency responders and local volunteers amid the rubble. Limited medical resources and widespread destruction have made relief efforts urgent and challenging across the affected areas. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy is carried by military personnel to a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The airlift is part of ongoing rescue efforts following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and injured more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. With many remote areas inaccessible by road, military helicopters are playing a vital role in reaching survivors and transporting the wounded to medical facilities. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A little girl sits injured in an ambulance as soldiers assist another wounded man into the vehicle in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The scene unfolds after a powerful earthquake struck the region, killing around 800 people and injuring more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. As rescue efforts continue, survivors face the aftermath of collapsed homes and limited medical resources in one of Afghanistan’s most remote and vulnerable areas. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured man is taken to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and left more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. As emergency responders and locals rush to treat the wounded, hospitals struggle to cope with the influx of patients amid limited resources and extensive damage across the region. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban supporters celebrate the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2025.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban security officers and supporters celebrate the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2025.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban security officers and supporters celebrate the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power in Kabul on Aug. 15, 2025.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

A Taliban flag is raised in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

A Taliban flag is raised in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban flags are raised in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban flags are raised in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Taliban flags are raised in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

4th anniversary of Taliban's return to power

Men sell Taliban flags on a street in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2025, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the group's return to power.

E

Pro Palestine Protest in Herat - Afghanistan

Men raise Palestinian and Taliban flags from a rooftop amid smoke in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 30, 2025. Thousands of people took to the streets in support of Gaza and in protest against Israel, with similar rallies held across the country. Photo by Mohammad Balabuluki/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Pro Palestine Protest in Herat - Afghanistan

A crowd gathers in the street waving Palestinian and Taliban flags during a demonstration in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 30, 2025. Thousands of people took to the streets in support of Gaza and in protest against Israel, with similar rallies held across the country. Photo by Mohammad Balabuluki/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Pro Palestine Protest in Herat - Afghanistan

A crowd gathers in the street waving Palestinian and Taliban flags during a demonstration in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 30, 2025. Thousands of people took to the streets in support of Gaza and in protest against Israel, with similar rallies held across the country. Photo by Mohammad Balabuluki/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Students recite the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Students recite the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

A teacher sits near students reading from the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

A teacher sits near students reading from the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Students recite the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Students recite the Quran at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Boys study Quranic verses at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Children study at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Boys study Quranic verses at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

Boys study Quranic verses at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

A child sits to study the Quran in a class at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Religious Education Under Taliban - Afghanistan

A child sits to study the Quran in a class at a madrassa, or religious school, inside the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat, Afghanistan, on February 15, 2025. The expansion of madrassas under Taliban rule has drawn concern from education experts who say the focus on religious instruction is sidelining secular subjects. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM