Afghan forces repel Taliban attack on military base

Naruedom Yaempongsa/123rf

Security forces in Afghanistan have thwarted another attack by Taliban fighters on a military base in the south of the country.

Nine members of the terror group were killed as they once again attempted to gain control of the facility.

It's the third such attack to be launched by Taliban militants in recent days.

Local reports say that six Afghan soldiers also died in the attack.

More from International News

News

  • H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE Armed Forces milestone

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.

  • Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following storms

    Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.

  • Ajman records tourism growth in 2024

    Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.