The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a wedding party in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul has risen to 80.
The initial death toll after the Saturday night blast was 63.
"Seventeen more have succumbed to their injuries in hospital and over 160 are still being treated either in hospitals or at home," a spokesman at the interior ministry said.
The IS militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Starmer, Trump hail renewal of 'special relationship', skirt difficult issues
Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the renewal of their nations' "special relationship" on Thursday, ending the US President's unprecedented second state visit with a show of unity after avoiding several possible pitfalls.
GCC defence council approves new measures after Israeli strike on Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Joint Defence Council has strongly condemned the Israeli military attack on Qatar, calling it a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law and the UN Charter.
Historic tunnel created under the Alps to connect Italy and Austria
Workers broke through a final, thin veil of rock on Thursday, opening an underground tunnel between Austria and Italy that will eventually become a high-speed rail line linking the north and south of Europe.
Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks advance
Israeli tanks were seen in two Gaza City areas that are gateways to the city centre, residents said on Thursday, while internet and phone lines were cut off across the Gaza Strip, a sign that ground operations were likely to escalate imminently.
Starmer and Trump to discuss investment after pomp-filled royal welcome
Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the US leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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