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An explosion at a hotel in downtown Kabul has left several people killed and injured, Afghan officials said on Monday. New Delhi: Several died and many were injured after an explosion hit a hotel in downtown Kabul on Monday, Afghan officials said. The blast took place in the Shahr-e-Naw area, a busy part of the Afghan capital. Authorities said the cause of the explosion is not yet clear. Investigations are underway to find out what triggered the blast and whether it was an accident or an attack. Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran confirmed that the explosion occurred at…

By dissolving parliament ahead of schedule, Takaichi is aiming for a stronger public mandate. A clear win could help her push key reforms and reduce opposition within parliament and her own party. New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the lower house of parliament this week and call a snap general election. The move will push Japan into an early and fast election campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Takaichi said the lower house will be dissolved on January 23. “Today, as Prime Minister, I have decided to dissolve the lower house on January 23,” she…

The minibus, which was privately operated, was carrying children to several primary and secondary schools in the area. Authorities said the crash occurred at around 7 am during the busy morning travel period. Johannesburg: As many as 12 children were killed after a truck struck a school minibus in the southwest of Johannesburg in South Africa, AP reported citing officials. The incident happened on Monday in Gauteng province. Emergency services said most of the victims died instantly at the scene. Eleven children were pronounced dead shortly after the crash. Another child, who was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, later…