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Afghanistan: Explosion Rocks Kabul Hotel - Casualties Reported

Published January 19, 2026, 13:16
Afghanistan: Explosion Rocks Kabul Hotel - Casualties Reported

An explosion occurred today, Monday, in the Shahr-e-Naw district of Kabul, Afghanistan. Taliban Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Matin Kani stated that there are reports of fatalities and injuries, without providing further details. The area where the explosion took place hosts foreigners and is considered one of the safest in the capital. According to social media posts, the explosion occurred at a Chinese restaurant. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion. Simultaneously, in Pakistan, the latest death toll from a shopping mall fire has risen to 21.