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Nine killed by bomb blasts on Afghan bus

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4 years ago

April 29, 2022

At least nine people have been killed by two bomb blasts on a bus in Afghanistan

The blasts took place within minutes of each other in different districts of Mazar-i-Sharif as commuters made their way home to break their Ramadan fast

Local police say the targets were Shi’ite passengers. It’s believed 13 people were also wounded.

It comes a week after another deadly explosion, which struck a mosque in a city in the naton’s north.

The number of violent attacks across Afghanistan has fallen since the Taliban returned to power last August.

But some Islamic state groups have continued to target Shi’ite Muslims.

Police have repeatedly called out the violence, saying it’s “creating tension and division” among local residents.

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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March 5, 2026

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Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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10 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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