Dozens killed after Islamic State attacks Kabul military hospital

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3 years ago

November 3, 2021

The Islamic State group has confirmed to be behind the Kabul Military Hospital attack that killed more than 20 people and injured at least 16

Islamic State militants moved in on the 400-bed facility with guns and bombs with two large explosions detonated at the building’s boundary before gunfire broke out.

Among those killed include three women, a child and three Taliban guards.

The Taliban’s spokesperson says the fighters had managed to enter the facility after the first explosion at the entrance gate.

Five I.S. attackers were killed in the explosion, with Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid revealing Taliban guards prevented them from getting into the hospital

Meanwhile, the Taliban’s own fighters were able to stop any further casualties after being dropped at the hospital by helicopter and killing almost all of the attackers.

The attack is the latest in a string of events that have rocked Afghanistan since the United States departure back in August.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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11 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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11 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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13 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.