Hezbollah blamed Israel for the explosion of thousands of its operatives' pagers and radios in attacks that spanned two days this week
mena1 hour ago
A suicide car bomber struck an army base in Afghanistan on Sunday killing at least 26 security personnel, officials said, in one of the bloodiest attacks in recent months.
The attack occurred on the outskirts of Ghazni city, capital of the eastern province of Ghazni, which has seen regular fighting between the Taleban and government forces.
It came as the government and Taliban are engaged in peace talks to end the war in the impoverished country that has killed tens of thousands of people in nearly two decades.
"We have received 26 bodies and 17 wounded so far. All of them are security personnel," Baz Mohammad Hemat, director of Ghazni hospital, told AFP.
Nasir Ahmad Faqiri, a member of Ghazni provincial council, confirmed the death toll.
Interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian a suicide bomber had detonated a vehicle full of explosives.
No group has so far claimed the attack.
The Ghazni attack comes just days after two bombs killed 14 people in the historic city of Bamiyan, ending years of calm in the isolated town famous for its ancient Buddhist heritage.
Sunday's bombing marked the latest big attack in Afghanistan, where violence has surged since the start of peace talks on September 12.
Brutal attacks have killed more than 50 people in Kabul in recent weeks, including two assaults on educational centres and a rocket attack.
The Kabul attacks were claimed by the Daesh group, but Afghan officials blamed the Taliban — who denied any involvement.
The Taleban have launch daily attacks targeting Afghan forces despite engaging in the peace talks.
The talks had been bogged down by disputes on the agenda, the basic framework of discussions and religious interpretations, but agreement has now been reached on all issues, according to sources close to the talks.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for "expedited discussions" during a visit to Doha last week during which he met with both Daesh and Afghan government negotiators.
The Pentagon said earlier this month that it would soon pull out some 2,000 troops from Afghanistan, speeding up the timeline of a full withdrawal by May 2021 as agreed with the Taleban in a separate deal signed in February.
Hezbollah blamed Israel for the explosion of thousands of its operatives' pagers and radios in attacks that spanned two days this week
mena1 hour ago
Customers can now receive up to 80 per cent of their iPhone’s value back on their next upgrade
kt network1 hour ago
Physioveda is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and therapeutic equipment, offering advanced physiotherapy solutions
kt network1 hour ago
The Collective brings a fresh take on modern silhouettes and eclectic designs
kt network1 hour ago
Workers have been demanding higher wages and recognition of a union at the plant near Chennai, which contributes roughly a third of Samsung's annual India revenue of $12 billion
tech1 hour ago
A spokesperson for Brussels Airlines said it would need to cancel 80% of its 203 flights scheduled for the day
world2 hours ago
In a statement, the court said that while the right to life will be protected under the island's constitution, "such protection is not absolute"
asia2 hours ago
The high-end London department store issued an apology, saying it has been its priority to settle victims' claims
europe2 hours ago