KABUL, Afghanistan: An official says Taliban attacks have killed four police in southern Zabul province.
Provincial police chief Mustafa Mayar says the Taliban attacked security posts in the Zabul capital of Qalat early Wednesday, killing the four and wounding three other officers.
He says the gunbattle lasted several hours during which the Taliban used artillery and heavy guns. The attack also left seven rebels dead and five others wounded.
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Taliban attacks kill 4 police in southern province
Taliban attacks kill 4 police in southern province
- Taliban attacked security posts in the Zabul capital of Qalat
- The attack also left seven rebels dead and five others wounded
Indian PM urges Netanyahu ‘early’ end to hostilities
- Modi “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority”
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he had spoken with his Israeli counterpart and urged an “early” end to the conflict after strikes on Iran.
“India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities,” Modi, who met with Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday, wrote on X after the telephone call.
Modi “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority.”
Modi also spoke to Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, after Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone campaign in the Gulf.
“India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,” Modi said on X.
“We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability.”
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