Kabul attack

Gunmen attack Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel

A group of three or four gunmen attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Two killed in IS-claimed attack on Iraq embassy in Kabul

In April, the US military in Afghanistan dropped the so-called Mother Of All Bombs (MOAB) to target IS hideouts in a complex of tunnels and bunkers in eastern Nangarhar province, killing over 90 militants. 

Aug 01, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Explosions rock Iraqi Embassy in Kabul; Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing

A series of four explosions along with sounds of gunfire and grenades shook Afghan capital Kabul on Monday. Sources in security further said that a suicide bomber had blown himself up in front of the Iraqi embassy.

Jul 31, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Rocket lands inside Indian Embassy in Kabul, no casualties reported

A rocket landed on Tuesday inside the India House, the country's embassy in Kabul where the Indian ambassador and many other mission staffers stay, but there were no reports of any injury.

Jun 06, 2017, 20:49 PM IST

Rocket attack on Indian envoy's residence in Kabul, no casualties

As per reports, a rocket fired from an unidentified location, luckily, landed on the tennis lawn inside the complex in the Shash Darak area of Kabul.

Jun 06, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Afghanistan cancels all home, away cricket ties with Pakistan after Kabul attack

The Kabul match, set for July or August, would have been followed by a fixture in Pakistan and a full series at an unspecified date.

Jun 01, 2017, 22:37 PM IST

Peace in Afghan a 'dream' until terrorism removed in Pakistan: Muttahida Qaumi Movement

The MQM emerged as a largely ethnic party in the 1980s. It has political dominance in in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas and Sukkur.

Jun 01, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Terrorist attack on Kabul diplomatic zone leaves 90 dead, scores injured

The Afghan government's media center has raised the death toll from the massive suicide truck bombing in Kabul to 90 killed.

May 31, 2017, 21:39 PM IST

MEA condemns Kabul attack, says will bring justice to perpetrators

Condemning the twin terror attacks in Kabul, the Minister of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it will work with Afghanistan to bring the perpetrators of terrorist violence to the justice.

Mar 02, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

Kabul attack: For regional peace, support to terrorists must end, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the terror attack in Kabul.

Nov 22, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Gunmen kill 14 in Kabul attack on Shiites marking Ashura

Gunmen targeted Shiite pilgrims in Kabul late Tuesday, killing at least 14 people as they gathered to celebrate Ashura, one of the most important festivals on the Shiite calendar, officials said.

Oct 12, 2016, 01:14 AM IST

Terror and death: Survivors recount Kabul university attack

Pandemonium broke out Wednesday when a militant drove an explosives-packed car into a university wall, shattering the balmy evening calm and paving the way for two gunmen to storm into the campus packed with hundreds of students.

Aug 26, 2016, 00:31 AM IST

Attack on Kabul`s American University ends as attackers killed

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, but it comes as Taliban insurgents step up their summer fighting season against the Western-backed Kabul government.

Aug 25, 2016, 07:39 AM IST

Afghan forces hunt gunmen after American University attack

The assault at around 6:30 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Wednesday began with a large explosion that officials said was a car bomb followed by gunfire.

Aug 25, 2016, 03:39 AM IST

NATO helping Afghan forces in American University attack

Explosions and gunfire rocked the university when it came under fire from militants. No one has immediately claimed responsibility.

Aug 25, 2016, 02:01 AM IST

President Mukherjee, PM Modi condemns suicide attack in Kabul

"The Government of India stands ready to extend all possible assistance to the government and people of Afghanistan," President Mukherjee said in a statement.

Jul 23, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Seven killed, 327 wounded in Kabul attack: Officials

At least seven people were killed and 327 others wounded in an ongoing Taliban attack in central Kabul Tuesday, the Afghan health ministry said.

Apr 19, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

Taliban attack in Kabul that killed two Spanish police `an attack on Spain`: Madrid

The Spanish government said Saturday a Taliban attack on the diplomatic quarter of the Afghan capital Kabul, in which two Spanish policemen were killed, was "an attack on Spain."

Dec 13, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

US Embassy warns of imminent attack in Kabul

 The U.S. Embassy in Kabul warned on Monday of an imminent attack in the Afghan capital, saying it had received credible reports of a threat within the next two days, although it had no other details.

Dec 01, 2015, 02:13 AM IST