A fatal explosion struck a hotel in Khost province, southeastern Afghanistan, causing three deaths and injuring seven individuals, as reported by the provincial media office. The responsible party behind the blast remains unclear.

Amid these incidents, Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has been conducting operations against Islamic State members, which have claimed responsibility for significant attacks in urban areas recently.

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Last June, another tragic blast occurred during funeral prayers for the former deputy governor of Badakhshan province, further highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.