Khaama: Local sources in Takhar province report a “suicide attack” outside the office of the Taliban governor in Taloqan, the provincial capital. According to these sources, the attack occurred around 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 25. Following the explosion, the Taliban reportedly blocked all entry points to the scene of the incident, according to local reports. Such attacks are often linked to groups like ISIS, which have escalated their activities in Afghanistan, but confirmation remains pending as investigations continue. Click here to read more (external link).