Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad says it's launching flights to Kabul. That makes it the latest airline to offer direct routes to the Afghan capital.

Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of bombing a border town and violating its sovereignty, following explosions in Kabul. Meanwhil

KABUL, Afghanistan -- KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban authorities are investigating an explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the government's chief spokesman said late Thursday.

Afghanistan's Defence Ministry said Friday that Pakistan was responsible for that attack and for another, in the eastern province of Paktika.

Kabul on Friday was reportedly rocked by two powerful explosions and subsequent automatic gunfire amid tension on the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Afghan authorities confirmed reports of an explosion in the capital city late Thursday night, triggering panic and a swift security response.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani drones and fighter jets carried out multiple airstrikes in Afghanistan, including one in Kabul, hunting down Islamist militants blamed for a bombing that killed several soldiers this week,