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Afghanistan's refugee minister Haqqani killed in suicide blast in Kabul

Dec 12, 2024

Kabul [Afghanistan], December 12: Afghanistan's acting minister for refugees has been killed in an explosion in the capital, Kabul, the Taliban has said.
Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani was killed on Wednesday in the blast that also claimed the lives of five others, local media reported. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the killing in what he deplored as "a cowardly attack" carried out by the ISIS group. Interior Ministry officials told The Associated Press news agency the explosion was caused by a suicide bombing. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

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