The death toll in the hospital attack in southern Afghanistan has almost doubled, with officials putting the final number at 39.
The number of wounded in Thursday's attack in Qalat also climbed to 140, officials added.
"Only two of those killed were security force members, and the rest of them are civilians, including women, children, patients and visitors," he said. "The hospital is completely destroyed."
Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Six killed in Swiss bus blaze after person reportedly sets themselves on fire
At least six people have died, and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves.
US says it destroyed mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over strait
The US military says it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in a statement by its Central Command, as President Donald Trump warned that any mines laid in the strait by Iran must be removed immediately.
Britain working with allies to support shipping through Strait of Hormuz
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Wildlife to replace humans on next series of UK banknotes
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Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
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Four people have been injured after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, the authorities announced, adding that air traffic continued without disruptions.
The UAE's air defence systems announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Wednesday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have extended the 24/7 truck movement permit until the evening of Sunday, March 22.
