Seven people have been killed while many have been feared dead and injured after a massive explosion at a hotel in the central region of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on Monday. Seven people have been killed while many have been feared dead and injured after a massive explosion at a hotel in the central region of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on Monday, as per AP. The explosion occured in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area, outside a Chinese restaurant. "An explosion occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahr-e-Naw, the fourth district of Kabul city, causing casualties," Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said. Such an incident in an area like Shahr-e-Naw is concerning as it houses several foreign residents and diplomatic facilities.

Source: dna January 20, 2026 06:32 UTC