Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India

A series of explosions and bursts of gunfire rattled Afghanistan's capital late Thursday evening, according to local media.

- Islamabad, Pakistan (Al Jazeera)

The cause of the blasts and the extent of casualties remain unclear.

Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that an explosion had been heard in Kabul, saying the cause was under investigation.

“An explosion was heard in Kabul city,” he posted on social media platform X in Pashto. “But don’t worry, it’s all good and well. The accident is under investigation, and no injuries have been reported yet. So far there is no report of any harm done.”