Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The UN reports over 260,000 Afghan children face dire conditions after eastern earthquakes, with hundreds orphaned, families lacking shelter, and urgent calls for global aid and psychological support.

The United Nations has announced that the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has severely affected the lives of thousands of children, leaving many without parents.

According to UN reports, more than 260,000 children in the affected provinces are facing the direct consequences of the disaster, while nearly 280 have been orphaned.

The organization warned that aftershocks and the harsh living conditions in the aftermath are adding to children's fear and anxiety, as many families remain without proper shelter. Som...