In Afghanistan, a bomb blast in the capital Kabul killed at least eight people and injured 22 yesterday. The blast on a busy shopping street in the western part of the city, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood, is the second attack in the past two days.<br />''<br />''Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, through its Telegram channel. On Friday, at least eight people were killed and 18 injured in a blast in Kabul. Shi'ite religious scholar in Kabul Sayed Kazum Hojat said the Taliban government had ramped up security ahead of Ashura but should improve vigilance.<br />''<br />''<br />