The blast happened near a checkpoint that leads to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in downtown Kabul.

Hailstorms have devastated thousands of acres of crops across the two eastern provinces, while dozens of houses have been destroyed.

Rabia Balkhi Radio officials said they currently have 11 employees, of which 10 are women.

The women chanted “education is our right”, “education, work, freedom”, “women in Afghanistan are sign of this country”.

Nine provinces across the country were hit by severe snow and rain storms this week which left 750 homes damaged.

Mujahid accused the US of exaggerating the situation around Daesh and said their attitude it ‘aiding and abetting’ Daesh insurgents

Four high-profile people, including one woman, are still in Taliban custody and their whereabouts and condition are largely unknown

Addressing lawmakers this week, General Kurilla said the group is now stronger in the country and that it reports into.

It is the third year that starts without the presence of girls in Afghanistan, the activists said.

Blinken says “several Americans” remain detained by Taliban in Afghanistan. He said there are approximately 175 Americans left in Afghanistan.