Taliban Refugee Minister Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
Afghanistan's acting minister for refugees, Khalil Ur Rahman Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility. The attack occurred as Haqqani was leaving a mosque, marking the most senior Taliban official's death since their return to power in 2021. The Taliban condemned the attack, while Pakistan, which has not recognized the Taliban government, also denounced the violence. The Islamic State remains a significant rival to the Taliban, having conducted multiple attacks in Afghanistan.