Afghanistan: Security

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Explosion in Kabul kills several people and injures Chinese citizens

A powerful explosion hit a hotel in central Kabul, Afghanistan. Reports say at least seven people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured. Chinese nationals were among the casualties, with one killed and at least two others injured. The Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan has urged an investigation and is providing aid to the injured.

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Pakistan blames Afghanistan for trade blockade after terrorist attacks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a blockade on trade with Afghanistan is a result of Kabul's failure to act against terrorists. He stated the action was forced upon Pakistan. The International Crisis Group has reported that Pakistan has been the country most negatively affected by the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

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Taliban confirms it is holding American citizens in Afghanistan

The Taliban has confirmed that it is holding American citizens in Afghanistan. The news comes after a period of nine days of developments in the country.

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Trump's false claim about NATO troops in Afghanistan draws criticism

Trump falsely claimed that NATO had 40,000 troops in Afghanistan, a statement that was quickly corrected by NATO officials. The claim was made as France held a ceremony to honor its soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war. In a separate opinion piece, a former U.S. Marine who served in Afghanistan criticized the tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling them strategically incoherent.