At least five people have been killed after a suicide bomber targetted a government-run defence academy in Kabul on Tuesday.
Of the victims, two were civilians and three others from the military.
The Afghan interior ministry added that 12 people, including five civilians, were wounded in the attack.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
The academy that trains Afghan cadets was attacked last May by IS terrorists.
Israel announces new West Bank settlements despite sanctions threat
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Deadly break in at UN warehouse as aid trickles into Gaza
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured members of the Shabab Al Ahli football team for clinching four titles this season at a special ceremony in Zabeel Palace.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, was named Distinguished Educational Personality in recognition of his extensive contributions to developing the education system locally, regionally and internationally, at an award ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
A UAE ship carrying water desalination plants arrived at Limassol Port in Cyprus on Thursday, to provide clean drinking water and support sustainable global water security.
