Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Bombing

Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, Afghanistan's Minister for Refugees and Repatriation, was killed in a suicide bombing at his ministry in Kabul, an attack claimed by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-K). His funeral in Sarana, Paktia province, drew thousands of mourners, including senior Taliban officials, amid heavy security measures. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi denounced the attack, suggesting it was orchestrated from abroad, while emphasizing the need for collective action against such threats. Haqqani's assassination marks the highest-profile killing of a Taliban official since their return to power in 2021. The attack raised concerns about security protocols, as the bomber reportedly posed as a refugee to bypass security checks. The international community, including the UN, condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing challenges of terrorism in Afghanistan.