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Car bomb kills local Police Chief in Afghanistan

A car bombing near a school in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu claimed eight lives and left around a dozen injured on Thursday, in the attack claimed by Al Shabaab Islamic terrorists.

According to reports, a large convoy carrying troops from AMISOM, the African Union force fighting the Al-Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab group, was passing through the area when the bomb went off.

Somalia police spokesman Abdifatah Adan said in a brief statement that eight civilians were killed, and 17 others wounded, without giving further details.

Anguished parents rushed to the scene of the attack, which severely damaged the school building, with injured students taken to hospitals around the city, according to AFP.

Claiming responsibility for the blast, Al-Shabaab said the bomb was aimed at the “military trainers.”

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The latest attack comes on the back of the killing of a prominent Somali journalist, Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled.

Al-Shabaab had claimed responsibility for the bombing, which left a colleague of the journalist seriously wounded.

Guled, the director of government-owned Radio Mogadishu, was a fierce critic of the Islamists.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/al-shabaab-calls-for-attacks-on-us-french-interests-in-djibouti-373888">Al-Shabaab calls for attacks on US, French interests in Djibouti</a>

Al Shabaab, which has been waging a violent insurgency against the country’s fragile government since 2007, said its fighters had long pursued the journalist.

The militants also claimed two attacks in September that killed 17 people.

A car bombing on September 25 near the presidential palace killed eight people, including the prime minister’s adviser for women and human rights, Hibaq Abukar.

Eleven days earlier, nine people, most of them members of Somalia’s security forces, died in a blast near a Mogadishu checkpoint.

Al-Shabaab controlled the capital until 2011 when it was pushed out by AMISOM troops, but it still holds territory in the countryside and launches frequent attacks against government and civilian targets in Mogadishu and elsewhere.

(With inputs from agencies)

A car bombing near a school in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu claimed eight lives and left around a dozen injured on Thursday, in the attack claimed by Al Shabaab Islamic terrorists.

A car bombing near a school in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu claimed eight lives and left around a dozen injured on Thursday, in the attack claimed by Al Shabaab Islamic terrorists. According to reports, a large convoy carrying troops from AMISOM, the African Union force fighting the Al-Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab group, was passing through the area when the bomb went off. Somalia police spokesman Abdifatah Adan said in a brief statement that eight civilians were killed, and 17 others wounded, without giving further details. Anguished parents rushed to the scene of the attack, which severely damaged the school building, with injured students taken to hospitals around the city, according to AFP. Claiming responsibility for the blast, Al-Shabaab said the bomb was aimed at the “military trainers.” Also read | Al Shabaab militants attack military base, recapture Somalian town from govt forces The latest attack comes on the back of the killing of a prominent Somali journalist, Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled. Al-Shabaab had claimed responsibility for the bombing, which left a colleague of the journalist seriously wounded. Guled, the director of government-owned Radio Mogadishu, was a fierce critic of the Islamists. Also read | Al-Shabaab calls for attacks on US, French interests in Djibouti Al Shabaab, which has been waging a violent insurgency against the country’s fragile government since 2007, said its fighters had long pursued the journalist. The militants also claimed two attacks in September that killed 17 people. A car bombing on September 25 near the presidential palace killed eight people, including the prime minister’s adviser for women and human rights, Hibaq Abukar. Eleven days earlier, nine people, most of them members of Somalia’s security forces, died in a blast near a Mogadishu checkpoint. Al-Shabaab controlled the capital until 2011 when it was pushed out by AMISOM troops, but it still holds territory in the countryside and launches frequent attacks against government and civilian targets in Mogadishu and elsewhere. (With inputs from agencies)

8 killed, 17 injured in suicide blast near school in Mogadishu, Al Shabaab claims responsibility

A car bomb explosion at a military base in the Colombian border city of Cucuta injured 36 people on Tuesday, the defence minister said, casting blame for the attack on leftist rebels. 
 
The explosion took place at a base used by the 30th Army Brigade in the northeastern city near the border with Venezuela. 
 
"We reject and repudiate this vile and terrorist act which sought to attack the soldiers of Colombia," Defence Minister Diego Molano told journalists. "Thirty-six people were injured. Three of them with a degree of gravity." 
 
One of the injured has had surgery, Molano said, and 29 are hospitalized. 
 
Two men drove a white Toyota truck into the base after passing themselves off as officials, he said, adding there were two explosions. 
 
Despite a 2016 peace deal with Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, Colombia`s military continues to battle National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas, crime gangs and former FARC members who reject the accord. 
 
The ELN, FARC dissidents and crime gangs are all present in sometimes-restive Norte de Santander province, where the 30th Brigade operates. 
 
"The initial hypothesis is that the ELN are behind this dementia and vile act," Molano said. "Also being investigated is the involvement of FARC dissidents." 
 
The injury toll could have been higher but most personnel were in preventative isolation because of coronavirus, a high-ranking official told Reuters earlier on Tuesday. 
 
Photos and video circulating on social media showed a destroyed white vehicle in flames. 
 
President Ivan Duque said on Twitter he would travel to Cucuta to meet with military leaders and local authorities. 
 
Social media videos showed what appeared to be U.S. military personnel on the base after the attack. Dozens of U.S. advisors are stationed in Colombia, but the U.S. military`s Southern Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 
 
The government blamed FARC dissidents for a car bomb attack in March in Cauca province which injured more than 40 people. 
 
A 2019 ELN car bomb attack at Bogota`s police academy killed 22 people and ended nascent peace talks between the group and the government.

A car bomb explosion at a military base in the Colombian border city of Cucuta injured 36 people on Tuesday, the defence minister said, casting blame for the attack on leftist rebels.

A car bomb explosion at a military base in the Colombian border city of Cucuta injured 36 people on Tuesday, the defence minister said, casting blame for the attack on leftist rebels. The explosion took place at a base used by the 30th Army Brigade in the northeastern city near the border with Venezuela. "We reject and repudiate this vile and terrorist act which sought to attack the soldiers of Colombia," Defence Minister Diego Molano told journalists. "Thirty-six people were injured. Three of them with a degree of gravity." One of the injured has had surgery, Molano said, and 29 are hospitalized. Two men drove a white Toyota truck into the base after passing themselves off as officials, he said, adding there were two explosions. Despite a 2016 peace deal with Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, Colombia`s military continues to battle National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas, crime gangs and former FARC members who reject the accord. The ELN, FARC dissidents and crime gangs are all present in sometimes-restive Norte de Santander province, where the 30th Brigade operates. "The initial hypothesis is that the ELN are behind this dementia and vile act," Molano said. "Also being investigated is the involvement of FARC dissidents." The injury toll could have been higher but most personnel were in preventative isolation because of coronavirus, a high-ranking official told Reuters earlier on Tuesday. Photos and video circulating on social media showed a destroyed white vehicle in flames. President Ivan Duque said on Twitter he would travel to Cucuta to meet with military leaders and local authorities. Social media videos showed what appeared to be U.S. military personnel on the base after the attack. Dozens of U.S. advisors are stationed in Colombia, but the U.S. military`s Southern Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The government blamed FARC dissidents for a car bomb attack in March in Cauca province which injured more than 40 people. A 2019 ELN car bomb attack at Bogota`s police academy killed 22 people and ended nascent peace talks between the group and the government.

Car bomb explosion at Colombia military base injures 36

The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb attack that took place in Libya on Sunday and killed two security officers.

In a statement issued by IS'&nbsp;arm, Amaq, the group claimed it targeted a checkpoint of the "militia of the tyrant Haftar" through a suicide bomber.

Although the official figures state two security officers were killed and five people were seriously injured, the IS claims it killed four people in the car bomb attack.

The statement from Amaq referenced to Libya's strongman Khalifa Haftar.

This attack had taken place in a southern city of Libya, Sebha, which is located nearly 750 kilometres south of the capital city of Tipoli.

Meanwhile, Libya's Interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah labelled this as a "cowardly terrorist act" and extended sympathies to the victims' families.

He also assured that the government will keep fighting against such terrorist organisations. "Our war against terrorism continues," Dbeibah said on Twitter.

The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb attack that took place in Libya on Sunday and killed two security officers. In a statement issued by IS' arm, Amaq, the group claimed it targeted a checkpoint of the "militia of the tyrant Haftar" through a suicide bomber.

The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb attack that took place in Libya on Sunday and killed two security officers. In a statement issued by IS' arm, Amaq, the group claimed it targeted a checkpoint of the "militia of the tyrant Haftar" through a suicide bomber. Although the official figures state two security officers were killed and five people were seriously injured, the IS claims it killed four people in the car bomb attack. The statement from Amaq referenced to Libya's strongman Khalifa Haftar. This attack had taken place in a southern city of Libya, Sebha, which is located nearly 750 kilometres south of the capital city of Tipoli. Meanwhile, Libya's Interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah labelled this as a "cowardly terrorist act" and extended sympathies to the victims' families. He also assured that the government will keep fighting against such terrorist organisations. "Our war against terrorism continues," Dbeibah said on Twitter.

Libya: Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly car bomb attack

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries.

More than 120 locations executed the LED projection, including iconic locations like Piccadilly Circus in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Welt Museum in Vienna, Buda Castle in Budapest, Palazzo Senatorio in Rome, Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, and Museo de Arte in Peru, among others, in the evening of October 2.

The projections showcased the relevance of Gandhi's life and philosophy in the present day and his ability to inspire the present generation

The film consisted of key moments taken from Gandhi's life- his quotes, everyday sayings, discourses and initiatives- presented in a visual narrative using line-art style of hand drawn illustrations layered with water colour and ink wash that symbolised and represented the simplicity that was Gandhi's life and his teachings.

The illustrations seamlessly transition in a thread-like fashion, shaping different scenes, gave a visual meaning to the lesson or initiative showcased in the narrative.

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In Nepal, the celebrations were commemorated with an LED projection depicting life events of Gandhi at the front facade of Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Bhrikuti Mandap, where the Kathmandu Metropolitan City had hosted a Civic Reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Nepal in May this year.

The LED projection here included slides of important life events of Gandhi, depicting the philosophy of non-violence and inclusive society.

The event was inaugurated by Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Nepal, Ishwar Pokhrel, in the presence of India's Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, and other eminent individuals.

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries.

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries. More than 120 locations executed the LED projection, including iconic locations like Piccadilly Circus in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Welt Museum in Vienna, Buda Castle in Budapest, Palazzo Senatorio in Rome, Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, and Museo de Arte in Peru, among others, in the evening of October 2. The projections showcased the relevance of Gandhi's life and philosophy in the present day and his ability to inspire the present generation The film consisted of key moments taken from Gandhi's life- his quotes, everyday sayings, discourses and initiatives- presented in a visual narrative using line-art style of hand drawn illustrations layered with water colour and ink wash that symbolised and represented the simplicity that was Gandhi's life and his teachings. The illustrations seamlessly transition in a thread-like fashion, shaping different scenes, gave a visual meaning to the lesson or initiative showcased in the narrative. To celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Missions abroad will continue to highlight his relevance through projecting his message in the form of an LED video on iconic buildings or on other prominent locations. It'll be organised in evening of 2 Oct. #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/Mb6dZRtyZV — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2018 × In Nepal, the celebrations were commemorated with an LED projection depicting life events of Gandhi at the front facade of Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Bhrikuti Mandap, where the Kathmandu Metropolitan City had hosted a Civic Reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Nepal in May this year. The LED projection here included slides of important life events of Gandhi, depicting the philosophy of non-violence and inclusive society. The event was inaugurated by Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Nepal, Ishwar Pokhrel, in the presence of India's Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, and other eminent individuals.

Car bomb kills at least 30 in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province

A powerful car bomb near a police station on Friday night killed at least seven people and wounded more than 50 others in Afghanistan's western Herat province, officials said.

Car bomb kills at least 7, injures 50 in Afghan Herat provinc

A powerful car bomb in western Afghanistan killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more, authorities said Saturday, as the United Nations condemned attacks on civilians in the country.

The blast targeted a police headquarters in the city of Herat around 10 pm on Friday, damaging dozens of houses and shops, Jailani Farhad, the spokesman for the Herat provincial governor, told AFP.

"The death toll from a car bomb in the city of Herat increased to eight, and 47 others are wounded," he said, adding that women, children and security personnel were among the dead.

The interior ministry spokesman, Tariq Arian, confirmed the death toll, adding that 54 had been wounded.&nbsp;

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the blast in Herat had no links to their group.&nbsp;

However, the group's insurgents are active in the western province and have carried out recent attacks against Afghan government forces.&nbsp;

President Ashraf Ghani blamed the Taliban, adding in a statement the group "continued their illegitimate war and violence against our people" and "showed once again they have no intention for peaceful settlement of the current crises".

Violence has surged in Afghanistan in recent months -- including a wave of assassinations against journalists, activists and civil servants,&nbsp;despite the launch of peace talks between the warring Afghan government and Taliban.

On Friday, the UN Security Council "condemned in the strongest terms the alarming number of attacks deliberately targeting civilians in Afghanistan".

It comes as speculation is rife about the United States' future in Afghanistan after a two-decade military involvement in the country.

US President Joe Biden is wrapping up a review on whether to stick to an agreement with the Taliban negotiated by his predecessor Donald Trump who wanted to pull out the final US troops by May.

The Biden administration has signalled that it wants to take a hard look at Trump's deal and its repercussions for Afghanistan and regional stability.

Washington recently submitted a draft peace agreement to the authorities in Kabul and to the Taliban, including the creation of a "new inclusive government," according to a letter from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that was revealed by Afghan media.&nbsp;

Russia has backed the initiative, as global powers ramp up efforts to secure a peace deal and end decades of war.

A powerful car bomb in western Afghanistan killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more, authorities said Saturday, as the United Nations condemned attacks on civilians in the country.

A powerful car bomb in western Afghanistan killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more, authorities said Saturday, as the United Nations condemned attacks on civilians in the country. The blast targeted a police headquarters in the city of Herat around 10 pm on Friday, damaging dozens of houses and shops, Jailani Farhad, the spokesman for the Herat provincial governor, told AFP. "The death toll from a car bomb in the city of Herat increased to eight, and 47 others are wounded," he said, adding that women, children and security personnel were among the dead. The interior ministry spokesman, Tariq Arian, confirmed the death toll, adding that 54 had been wounded. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the blast in Herat had no links to their group. However, the group's insurgents are active in the western province and have carried out recent attacks against Afghan government forces. President Ashraf Ghani blamed the Taliban, adding in a statement the group "continued their illegitimate war and violence against our people" and "showed once again they have no intention for peaceful settlement of the current crises". Violence has surged in Afghanistan in recent months -- including a wave of assassinations against journalists, activists and civil servants, despite the launch of peace talks between the warring Afghan government and Taliban. On Friday, the UN Security Council "condemned in the strongest terms the alarming number of attacks deliberately targeting civilians in Afghanistan". It comes as speculation is rife about the United States' future in Afghanistan after a two-decade military involvement in the country. US President Joe Biden is wrapping up a review on whether to stick to an agreement with the Taliban negotiated by his predecessor Donald Trump who wanted to pull out the final US troops by May. The Biden administration has signalled that it wants to take a hard look at Trump's deal and its repercussions for Afghanistan and regional stability. Washington recently submitted a draft peace agreement to the authorities in Kabul and to the Taliban, including the creation of a "new inclusive government," according to a letter from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that was revealed by Afghan media. Russia has backed the initiative, as global powers ramp up efforts to secure a peace deal and end decades of war.

Car bomb kills eight, wounds 47, in western Afghanistan

20 people have died in Somalia and dozens have been wounded in a car bomb attack in the Somalian capital on Friday. A suicide car bomb targeted a busy restaurant near the port area. According to reports, a three-wheeler rickshaw packed with explosives hit the restaurant during the night.

Somalia: Explosives packed car detonated at a Restaurant

At least 20 people were killed and 30 wounded by a suicide car bomb just outside a restaurant near the port in Somalia`s capital Mogadishu late on Friday, an emergency services official said. 
 
The blast sent plumes of smoke into the sky and triggered gunfire, witnesses and state-owned media reported. 
 
"So far we have carried 20 dead people and 30 injured from the blast scene," Dr. Abdulkadir Aden, founder of AAMIN Ambulance services told Reuters. 
 
The blast occurred at the Luul Yemeni restaurant near the port, witnesses said. 
 
"A speeding car exploded at Luul Yemeni restaurant. I was going to the restaurant but ran back when the blast shook and covered the area with smoke," resident Ahmed Abdullahi, who lives near the site, told Reuters. 
 
Somalia`s state-controlled Radio Mogadishu reported there was also destruction of property and that police had cordoned off the area. 
 
No one claimed responsibility for the blast. 
 
Islamist group al Shabaab frequently carries out such bombings in Somalia and elsewhere as part of its campaign to topple the Horn of African country`s central government and establish its own rule based on its strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.

At least 20 people were killed and 30 wounded by a suicide car bomb just outside a restaurant near the port in Somalia`s capital Mogadishu late on Friday, an emergency services official said.

At least 20 people were killed and 30 wounded by a suicide car bomb just outside a restaurant near the port in Somalia`s capital Mogadishu late on Friday, an emergency services official said. The blast sent plumes of smoke into the sky and triggered gunfire, witnesses and state-owned media reported. "So far we have carried 20 dead people and 30 injured from the blast scene," Dr. Abdulkadir Aden, founder of AAMIN Ambulance services told Reuters. The blast occurred at the Luul Yemeni restaurant near the port, witnesses said. "A speeding car exploded at Luul Yemeni restaurant. I was going to the restaurant but ran back when the blast shook and covered the area with smoke," resident Ahmed Abdullahi, who lives near the site, told Reuters. Somalia`s state-controlled Radio Mogadishu reported there was also destruction of property and that police had cordoned off the area. No one claimed responsibility for the blast. Islamist group al Shabaab frequently carries out such bombings in Somalia and elsewhere as part of its campaign to topple the Horn of African country`s central government and establish its own rule based on its strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.

At least 20 killed by suicide car bomb in Somalian capital

On Sunday afternoon, a group of terrorists attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. This terrorist group attempted a car bomb followed by an attack on one of the popular hotels in the city.

A car bombing was followed by continuous and heavy gunfire at the entrance of the popular Hotel Afrik. An exchange of gunfire took place between al Shabaab militants and security forces of the hotel for some time which led to deaths of nine people and several others injured.

"The operation is over now. Nine people including four attackers died and over 10 civilians were injured," Sadik Ali told local reporters.

In these attacks, former military general Mohamed Nur Galal was also killed. "I condemn the barbaric attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said. "General Mohamed Nur Galal will be remembered for his over 50 year role in defending the country."

Also read|<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blast-and-gunfire-rock-somalias-capital-shebab-jihadist-group-claims-responsibility-360473">&nbsp;Blast and gunfire rock Somalia's capital; Shebab jihadist group claims responsibility</a>

This attack was claimed by the jihadist group al Shabaab, which has carried out similar acts of violence in the area in the recent past too.

The attack has come at a time when the country is struggling to conduct elections which have been delayed since December 2020 as the opposition alleged the president was manipulating the electoral board with this allies to rig the election results.

Nearly 700 US military personnel had also been withdrawn from the area in the last month, after which such acts of violence ad terrorism have increased. The US troops in the area had been helping the Somali special forces (Danaab) in dealing with the al Shabaab militants.

The US troops helped the Somali special forces by providing them resources such as air support and medical evacuations.

However, as the former US President, Donald Trump, ordered a pullout of the US troops from the area, the local authorities had feared an increase in such activities by the jihadist groups.

On Sunday afternoon, a group of terrorists attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. This terrorist group attempted a car bomb followed by an attack on one of the popular hotels in the city.

On Sunday afternoon, a group of terrorists attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu. This terrorist group attempted a car bomb followed by an attack on one of the popular hotels in the city. A car bombing was followed by continuous and heavy gunfire at the entrance of the popular Hotel Afrik. An exchange of gunfire took place between al Shabaab militants and security forces of the hotel for some time which led to deaths of nine people and several others injured. "The operation is over now. Nine people including four attackers died and over 10 civilians were injured," Sadik Ali told local reporters. In these attacks, former military general Mohamed Nur Galal was also killed. "I condemn the barbaric attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said. "General Mohamed Nur Galal will be remembered for his over 50 year role in defending the country." Also read| Blast and gunfire rock Somalia's capital; Shebab jihadist group claims responsibility This attack was claimed by the jihadist group al Shabaab, which has carried out similar acts of violence in the area in the recent past too. The attack has come at a time when the country is struggling to conduct elections which have been delayed since December 2020 as the opposition alleged the president was manipulating the electoral board with this allies to rig the election results. Nearly 700 US military personnel had also been withdrawn from the area in the last month, after which such acts of violence ad terrorism have increased. The US troops in the area had been helping the Somali special forces (Danaab) in dealing with the al Shabaab militants. The US troops helped the Somali special forces by providing them resources such as air support and medical evacuations. However, as the former US President, Donald Trump, ordered a pullout of the US troops from the area, the local authorities had feared an increase in such activities by the jihadist groups.

Somalia attacks kill 9, injure 10 after car bomb and gunfire

A car bomb attack took place near a hotel in Somalia's capital city,&nbsp;Mogadishu, on Sunday. The car bombing was followed by continuous and heavy gunfire at the entrance of the popular hotel.

"There's an attack under way in a hotel," a&nbsp;police officer Mohamed Adan told the local reporters of AFP. The exchange of fire started immediately after the car bomb exploded at the entrance of the Hotel Afrik.

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-killed-14-wounded-in-bomb-attack-in-somalias-mogadishu-al-shabab-claims-responsibility-354091">Five killed, 14 wounded in bomb attack in Somalia's Mogadishu; Al-Shabab claims responsibility</a>

Following the car bomb, the police officials reported that several "armed men have raided the building" and there "is an exchange of fire".

The onlookers described the bomb as scary and said, "A speeding car exploded near the hotel and checkpoint. The blast shook us and heavy gunfire followed," shopkeeper Ali Abdulahi told Reuters.

"I suspect the militants entered Hotel Afrik. That is where the exchange of gunfire is now taking place," he added.

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalia-suicide-bombing-misses-pm-but-kills-several-top-commanders-350924">Somalia suicide bombing misses PM but kills several top commanders</a>

Emergency services and ambulances were called on the spot of the bombing immediately to cater to the injured. While no casualties have been reported yet, many locls have been injured.

As per reports, the Somalia police has stated that&nbsp;the Shebab jihadist group has claimed responsibility of this attack.&nbsp;

The area has been subjected to similar violence in the past few months too with the terrorist group al-Shabab attempting to disrupt peaceful lives of the residents frequently.

(This is a developing story.)

(With inputs from agencies)

A car bomb attack took place near a hotel in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, on Sunday. The car bombing was followed by continuous and heavy gunfire at the entrance of the popular hotel.

A car bomb attack took place near a hotel in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, on Sunday. The car bombing was followed by continuous and heavy gunfire at the entrance of the popular hotel. "There's an attack under way in a hotel," a police officer Mohamed Adan told the local reporters of AFP. The exchange of fire started immediately after the car bomb exploded at the entrance of the Hotel Afrik. Also read| Five killed, 14 wounded in bomb attack in Somalia's Mogadishu; Al-Shabab claims responsibility Following the car bomb, the police officials reported that several "armed men have raided the building" and there "is an exchange of fire". The onlookers described the bomb as scary and said, "A speeding car exploded near the hotel and checkpoint. The blast shook us and heavy gunfire followed," shopkeeper Ali Abdulahi told Reuters. "I suspect the militants entered Hotel Afrik. That is where the exchange of gunfire is now taking place," he added. Also read| Somalia suicide bombing misses PM but kills several top commanders Emergency services and ambulances were called on the spot of the bombing immediately to cater to the injured. While no casualties have been reported yet, many locls have been injured. As per reports, the Somalia police has stated that the Shebab jihadist group has claimed responsibility of this attack. The area has been subjected to similar violence in the past few months too with the terrorist group al-Shabab attempting to disrupt peaceful lives of the residents frequently. (This is a developing story.) (With inputs from agencies)

Blast and gunfire rock Somalia's capital; Shebab jihadist group claims responsibility

A car bomb on Tuesday killed 14 people in the Turkish-controlled town of Al-Bab in northern Syria.

According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion near a bus station in the town also wounded at least 40 people, some of them seriously.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the car bombing.

Turkey and its Syrian proxies control several pockets of territory on Syria's side of the border following three military incursions since 2016.

The town, 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of Syria's second city Aleppo, was one of the western-most strongholds of the jihadists' self-styled territorial "caliphate". US-backed Kurdish forces seized the last scrap of the statelet from the jihadists in eastern Syria in March last year.&nbsp;

A car bomb on Tuesday killed 14 people in the Turkish-controlled town of Al-Bab in northern Syria. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion near a bus station in the town also wounded at least 40 people, some of them seriously.

A car bomb on Tuesday killed 14 people in the Turkish-controlled town of Al-Bab in northern Syria. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion near a bus station in the town also wounded at least 40 people, some of them seriously. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the car bombing. Turkey and its Syrian proxies control several pockets of territory on Syria's side of the border following three military incursions since 2016. The town, 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of Syria's second city Aleppo, was one of the western-most strongholds of the jihadists' self-styled territorial "caliphate". US-backed Kurdish forces seized the last scrap of the statelet from the jihadists in eastern Syria in March last year.

Car bomb in north Syria kills 14

At least 13 people were killed and more than 30 injured in the Syrian town of Tel Abyad on Turkey's border after a car bomb exploded in a market on November 2, according to Turkish state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Explosion in Syria Kills 13 & Injures 30

At least 13 people have died Saturday in a car bomb blast near a market in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kurdish-commander-in-talks-with-russia-syria-but-has-no-confidence-259553">Syrian border town</a> controlled by Turkish forces, Ankara and a rights watchdog said.

"Based on first findings, 13 civilians were killed and around 20 others injured" in the explosion in the northeastern town of Tal Ayab, Turkey's defence ministry said in a statement.

It blamed the attack on the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia, which it sees as "terrorist" offshoot of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

The PKK, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, is blacklisted as a terror group by Ankara and its Western allies.

But the YPG under the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) banner spearheaded the fight against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-airstrike-kills-six-civilians-in-syria-259490">Islamic State group</a> in Syria with US support.

Last month, Turkey launched an offensive in northern Syria against the YPG, which drew immediate international condemnation.

A 120-kilometre <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-registers-16-ceasefire-violations-in-syria-over-last-24-hours-259540">"safe zone"</a> area between the Syrian towns of Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ain was established as part of an October 17 deal between Ankara and Washington, involving a ceasefire and the YPG's full withdrawal from the stretch.

On Friday, Turkish troops began joint patrols with Russian forces in northern Syria to ensure the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Saturday's explosion killed 14 civilians and Turkish-backed rebels.&nbsp;

The group did not comment on who was behind the attack.

At least 13 people have died Saturday in a car bomb blast near a market in a Syrian border town controlled by Turkish forces, Ankara and a rights watchdog said. "Based on first findings, 13 civilians were killed and around 20 others injured" in the explosion in the northeastern town of Tal Ayab, Turkey's defence ministry said in a statement.

At least 13 people have died Saturday in a car bomb blast near a market in a Syrian border town controlled by Turkish forces, Ankara and a rights watchdog said. "Based on first findings, 13 civilians were killed and around 20 others injured" in the explosion in the northeastern town of Tal Ayab, Turkey's defence ministry said in a statement. It blamed the attack on the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia, which it sees as "terrorist" offshoot of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The PKK, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, is blacklisted as a terror group by Ankara and its Western allies. But the YPG under the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) banner spearheaded the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria with US support. Last month, Turkey launched an offensive in northern Syria against the YPG, which drew immediate international condemnation. A 120-kilometre "safe zone" area between the Syrian towns of Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ain was established as part of an October 17 deal between Ankara and Washington, involving a ceasefire and the YPG's full withdrawal from the stretch. On Friday, Turkish troops began joint patrols with Russian forces in northern Syria to ensure the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Saturday's explosion killed 14 civilians and Turkish-backed rebels. The group did not comment on who was behind the attack.

At least 13 dead in car bomb blast in Syria border town

A car bomb detonated near a police event in Maidan Shahr city of Wardak province on Sunday, which killed three policemen and injured two, according to Tolo News. 
 
The blast occurred at around 2:30 pm (local time) when the provincial Governor Muzafaruddin Yemen was attending an event at the police station in the capital city of the province. 
 
"The Governor escaped uninjured," said Mohibullah Sharifzai, a spokesperson for the governor. 
 
Sharifzai also claimed that the Governor's bodyguards were not injured, but some sources claimed otherwise, reported Tolo News. 
 
No group has claimed the responsibility of the attack. 
 
Earlier in the day, over 12 Taliban terrorists were killed and 16 villages were liberated from their capture in an operation carried out by the Afghan forces in the northern province of Baghlan.

A car bomb detonated near a police event in Maidan Shahr city of Wardak province on Sunday, which killed three policemen and injured two, according to Tolo News.

A car bomb detonated near a police event in Maidan Shahr city of Wardak province on Sunday, which killed three policemen and injured two, according to Tolo News. The blast occurred at around 2:30 pm (local time) when the provincial Governor Muzafaruddin Yemen was attending an event at the police station in the capital city of the province. "The Governor escaped uninjured," said Mohibullah Sharifzai, a spokesperson for the governor. Sharifzai also claimed that the Governor's bodyguards were not injured, but some sources claimed otherwise, reported Tolo News. No group has claimed the responsibility of the attack. Earlier in the day, over 12 Taliban terrorists were killed and 16 villages were liberated from their capture in an operation carried out by the Afghan forces in the northern province of Baghlan.

Car bomb in Afghanistan's Wardak province kills three cops

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A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb outside a police station in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday wounding almost 100 people, Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blasts. Watch this video to know more.

Aghanistan: Bomb attack leaves around 100 injured

Taliban fighters detonated a car bomb at a gate of police headquarters in the Afghan city of Kandahar on Thursday, killing several people and wounding at least 60, police and medical officials and the Taliban said.

At least 12 killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan's Kandahar

A car exploded in southeast Turkey near the border with Syria on Friday, killing three Syrian people, President <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/its-a-problem-trump-tells-erdogan-on-russia-s-400-missile-deal-231388&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjV5Z6w6J3jAhWjW3wKHWprBhkQFjAEegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-9MZlIbB1e7kEabf-OZ3r">Tayyip Erdogan</a> said, adding that initial findings showed the blast may be terrorism-related.

The explosion took place in the town of Reyhanli, where officials are carrying out inspections to determine its cause, Erdogan said. He said it was clear the explosion was the result of a bomb inside the vehicle detonating.

Security sources said one of the Syrian passengers in the car was a suicide bomber whose explosive device detonated early, causing the blast.

The sources said the passengers in the car were being investigated for potential links to Islamic State and added that one person was also wounded in the blast.

Reyhanli is home to thousands of Syrian refugees. Following a series of bombings in the region in 2013, Turkey tightened controls along its 900-km (560-mile) border with Syria.

Twin car bombs ripped through the town, which is in Hatay province, on May 11, 2013, killing 52 people. At the time, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/istanbul-mayor-says-win-marks-new-beginning-for-turkey-229840&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjV5Z6w6J3jAhWjW3wKHWprBhkQFjAJegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UzZAHpHZy1J6nWAOaxicF">Turkey </a>accused a group loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of carrying out the attacks. Damascus denied any involvement.

In May, Turkey handed down 53 life sentences without parole to Yusuf Nazik, the man authorities say planned the 2013 bomb attack.

Turkey has been one of the biggest supporters of the rebels fighting Syrian government forces during the eight-year conflict in Syria. It hosts some 3.5 million Syrian refugees.

A car exploded in southeast Turkey near the border with Syria on Friday, killing three Syrian people, President Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that initial findings showed the blast may be terrorism-related.

A car exploded in southeast Turkey near the border with Syria on Friday, killing three Syrian people, President Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that initial findings showed the blast may be terrorism-related. The explosion took place in the town of Reyhanli, where officials are carrying out inspections to determine its cause, Erdogan said. He said it was clear the explosion was the result of a bomb inside the vehicle detonating. Security sources said one of the Syrian passengers in the car was a suicide bomber whose explosive device detonated early, causing the blast. The sources said the passengers in the car were being investigated for potential links to Islamic State and added that one person was also wounded in the blast. Reyhanli is home to thousands of Syrian refugees. Following a series of bombings in the region in 2013, Turkey tightened controls along its 900-km (560-mile) border with Syria. Twin car bombs ripped through the town, which is in Hatay province, on May 11, 2013, killing 52 people. At the time, Turkey accused a group loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of carrying out the attacks. Damascus denied any involvement. In May, Turkey handed down 53 life sentences without parole to Yusuf Nazik, the man authorities say planned the 2013 bomb attack. Turkey has been one of the biggest supporters of the rebels fighting Syrian government forces during the eight-year conflict in Syria. It hosts some 3.5 million Syrian refugees.

Tayyip Erdogan says car explosion in Turkey kills three, may be terrorism-related

Four people were killed and nine wounded when a car bomb exploded near a restaurant in central Mogadishu on Thursday, police said, as the Al-Shabaab jihadist group claimed responsibility.

The blast "was caused by a car loaded with explosives, we perceive that it was parked near a restaurant along the road," Somali police official Ibrahim Mohamed told AFP.

The restaurant was near a security checkpoint in the Somali capital, not far from the presidential palace. The road in which the blast occurred houses eateries and tea shops.

"The explosion was very heavy, and we could see the smoke and dust overwhelmed the whole area, it was a car bomb," said witness Ibrahim Farey.

Another, Aisha Hassan, said several vehicles were destroyed and buildings damaged.&nbsp;

Al-Shabaab said it had planted the bomb, claiming in a statement that its "fighters targeted one of the checkpoints of the palace apostates."

The nationalist, Islamist group, linked to Al-Qaeda, is fighting an armed insurrection in Somalia against what it sees as a heretic and foreign influence.

Earlier this month, at least 20 people died in an attack in Mogadishu which saw Al-Shabaab jihadists battling security forces for nearly 24 hours.

The Shabaab were chased out of Mogadishu in 2011 by the 22,000-strong African Union mission AMISOM, and have had to abandon most of their strongholds.

But they still control vast rural areas and remain the key threat to peace in Somalia.

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, elected in February 2017, has declared a state of war against the group.

Four people were killed and nine wounded when a car bomb exploded near a restaurant in central Mogadishu on Thursday, police said, as the Al-Shabaab jihadist group claimed responsibility.

Four people were killed and nine wounded when a car bomb exploded near a restaurant in central Mogadishu on Thursday, police said, as the Al-Shabaab jihadist group claimed responsibility. The blast "was caused by a car loaded with explosives, we perceive that it was parked near a restaurant along the road," Somali police official Ibrahim Mohamed told AFP. The restaurant was near a security checkpoint in the Somali capital, not far from the presidential palace. The road in which the blast occurred houses eateries and tea shops. "The explosion was very heavy, and we could see the smoke and dust overwhelmed the whole area, it was a car bomb," said witness Ibrahim Farey. Another, Aisha Hassan, said several vehicles were destroyed and buildings damaged. Al-Shabaab said it had planted the bomb, claiming in a statement that its "fighters targeted one of the checkpoints of the palace apostates." The nationalist, Islamist group, linked to Al-Qaeda, is fighting an armed insurrection in Somalia against what it sees as a heretic and foreign influence. Earlier this month, at least 20 people died in an attack in Mogadishu which saw Al-Shabaab jihadists battling security forces for nearly 24 hours. The Shabaab were chased out of Mogadishu in 2011 by the 22,000-strong African Union mission AMISOM, and have had to abandon most of their strongholds. But they still control vast rural areas and remain the key threat to peace in Somalia. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, elected in February 2017, has declared a state of war against the group.

Four dead in Somali capital car bombing: Police

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-taliban-says-post-occupation-discussed-with-iran-187725">Afghan Taliban</a> killed at least 12 security force members in a car bomb attack on a military base in the southern province of Maidan Wardak on Monday, officials said.

More than 28 security officials were wounded in the attack at the sprawling military base when the militants detonated the car bomb and two gunmen entered the compound, government officials said.

The Taliban claimed responsibility.

The Afghan Taliban killed at least 12 security force members in a car bomb attack on a military base in the southern province of Maidan Wardak on Monday, officials said.

The Afghan Taliban killed at least 12 security force members in a car bomb attack on a military base in the southern province of Maidan Wardak on Monday, officials said. More than 28 security officials were wounded in the attack at the sprawling military base when the militants detonated the car bomb and two gunmen entered the compound, government officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility.

Afghan Taliban kill 12 in car bomb attack on military base: Officials

A car bomb injured six people in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Saturday, police said, with the blast ripping through multiple storefronts.

Officers said a 10 kilogramme improvised explosive device (IED) was fitted to a car parked in the Saddar area of the city.&nbsp;

"It was an IED explosion and the explosive material was fitted inside the vehicle," Peshawar city police chief Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman told AFP.&nbsp;

He said all six injured, including two women, were in a stable condition.

"All of the vehicle had blown up and only (its) engine part remained intact," said local bomb disposal squad chief Shafqat Malik.

At least three stores were damaged by the bomb's impact.

Pakistan has been battling Islamist groups in the Peshawar region since 2004 and multiple bloody military operations have been carried out in the tribal areas neighbouring the city.

Security in Peshawar improved in the region in recent years, though low-level attacks are still carried out with devastating regularity.

A car bomb injured six people in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Saturday, police said, with the blast ripping through multiple storefronts. Officers said a 10 kilogramme improvised explosive device (IED) was fitted to a car parked in the Saddar area of the city.

A car bomb injured six people in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Saturday, police said, with the blast ripping through multiple storefronts. Officers said a 10 kilogramme improvised explosive device (IED) was fitted to a car parked in the Saddar area of the city. "It was an IED explosion and the explosive material was fitted inside the vehicle," Peshawar city police chief Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman told AFP. He said all six injured, including two women, were in a stable condition. "All of the vehicle had blown up and only (its) engine part remained intact," said local bomb disposal squad chief Shafqat Malik. At least three stores were damaged by the bomb's impact. Pakistan has been battling Islamist groups in the Peshawar region since 2004 and multiple bloody military operations have been carried out in the tribal areas neighbouring the city. Security in Peshawar improved in the region in recent years, though low-level attacks are still carried out with devastating regularity.

Car bomb injures six people in Pakistan's Peshawar

At least two people were killed and 11 wounded on Tuesday by a car bomb in the northern <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-will-keep-attacking-pkk-in-iraq-foreign-ministry-184255">Iraqi city</a> of Tal Afar, a former Islamic State stronghold, the military said.

Tal Afar, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Mosul, experienced cycles of sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shi'ites after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and produced some of Islamic State's most senior commanders.

The city, which had about 200,000 residents, came under the militants' control when Islamic State overran swathes of Iraq's north in 2014.

It fell to Iraqi Security Forces, backed by the US-led coalition, in August 2017, the last area to be retaken in the north before fighting moved to the Syrian border. A heavy security presence has remained since then and the city has been mostly quiet.

At least two people were killed and 11 wounded on Tuesday by a car bomb in the northern Iraqi city of Tal Afar, a former Islamic State stronghold, the military said.

At least two people were killed and 11 wounded on Tuesday by a car bomb in the northern Iraqi city of Tal Afar, a former Islamic State stronghold, the military said. Tal Afar, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Mosul, experienced cycles of sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shi'ites after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and produced some of Islamic State's most senior commanders. The city, which had about 200,000 residents, came under the militants' control when Islamic State overran swathes of Iraq's north in 2014. It fell to Iraqi Security Forces, backed by the US-led coalition, in August 2017, the last area to be retaken in the north before fighting moved to the Syrian border. A heavy security presence has remained since then and the city has been mostly quiet.

Two dead, 11 injured in car bomb in northern Iraqi city Tal Afar

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