Blast at Chinese Restaurant in Kabul Kills Several, ISIS-K Reportedly Claims Attack

A blast at a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw district on January 19 killed at least six to seven people, including Chinese nationals, and injured several others. The Islamic State's Khorasan affiliate (ISIS-K) is reported by multiple sources to have carried out the attack, targeting Chinese interests amid opposition to Beijing's engagement with the Taliban-led government. The area, known for embassies and commercial establishments, is usually considered secure. Investigations and emergency responses are ongoing.