Heavy rains in western Afghanistan triggered flash floods that destroyed more than 500 homes and left at least 17 people dead.
Floods also damaged some historic sites, thousands of acres of farmland, bridges and highways.
This comes as hundreds of thousands of people in western Afghanistan remain displaced from last year's severe drought.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end his conflict with Iran.
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown
For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the US and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the two sides will meet, large parts of the city remain sealed off by authorities.
Kuwait reopens airspace following regional tensions
Kuwait has reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport on Thursday evening, following a two-month suspension of air traffic since February 28 due to regional developments.
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification.
Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and that US minesweepers were working "at a tripled up level" to clear any mines from the waters.
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