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Global Outrage After ISIS Suicide Bombing Kills Taliban Minister and Others in Kabul

Kabul, Afghanistan – A devastating suicide bombing at the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Refugees in Kabul has drawn widespread international condemnation after claiming the lives of the Taliban’s minister of refugees, Khalil Haqqani, and several others. The attack, which took place on a bustling Wednesday afternoon, has been claimed by ISIS, underlining the persistent volatility in Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s assurance of enhanced security. Global entities, including the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), have …

Taliban Refugee Minister Killed in Kabul Explosion, Confirms Interior Ministry

Kabul, Afghanistan — An explosion in Kabul on Thursday resulted in the death of the Taliban’s minister for refugees, a senior official from the Afghan Interior Ministry confirmed. The incident, which underscores the escalating challenges in the war-torn country, marked one of the highest-profile casualties since the Taliban reclaimed control in August 2021. According to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the blast occurred in the morning during a routine meeting at …

Deadly Grenade Blast in Kabul Market Kills One, Injures Ten; Suspect Detained and Hospitalized

Kabul, Afghanistan – A grenade detonated in a bustling market in central Kabul on Wednesday resulted in the death of at least one individual and injured ten others, according to a statement from Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry. The incident took place in a crowded commercial area that is frequented by locals and tourists alike, raising concerns about public safety in the heart of the nation’s capital. Sources from the Interior Ministry highlighted the severity of the …

Breaking News: Interior Ministry Reports Explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan — An explosion ripped through a bustling area of Kabul on Tuesday, with the Interior Ministry confirming the incident in the Afghan capital. The explosion, which occurred in the mid-morning hours, caused panic among local residents and raised concerns over the security situation in the city. The blast reportedly targeted a commercial area, bringing down parts of nearby buildings and sending debris scattering across the streets. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with smoke …

Explosion at Sarsabzi Roundabout in Kabul Prompts Taliban’s Response

Kabul, Afghanistan – Last night, a sudden explosion shook the Sarsabzi Roundabout in northern Kabul, alarming residents and authorities alike. The blast, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time, resulted in chaos and immediate action from the Taliban, who swiftly closed off the area to traffic in response to the incident. As details of the explosion remain scarce, concerns and speculations mount about the possible cause and repercussions of the mysterious event. The detonation of …

Islamic State Group Claims Responsibility for Deadliest Kabul Bus Attack

Kabul, Afghanistan – The death toll from a deadly attack in western Kabul that was claimed by the Islamic State group has risen to five. The attack occurred on a bus in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood, which is an area inhabited by the historically oppressed Shiite Hazara community. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran initially reported two dead and 14 wounded, but the toll was later revised to five dead and 15 wounded. The survivors were taken …