A large explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital, Kabul near the US Embassy, today in the wee hours, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States.<br />''<br />''A plume of smoke rose over Kabul just after midnight and sirens could be heard.&nbsp;Officials at the compound declared all-clear about an hour later and reported no injuries. The NATO mission, which is nearby, also said, no personnel had been injured.&nbsp; However, there was no immediate comment from Afghan officials.&nbsp;It would be the first major attack in the Afghan capital since President Donald Trump abruptly called off US-Taliban talks over the weekend, on the brink of an apparent deal to end America's longest war.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;<br />''The 9/11 anniversary is a sensitive day in Afghanistan's capital and one on which attacks have occurred. A US-led invasion of Afghanistan shortly after the 2001 attack toppled the Taliban, who had harboured Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaida leader and attacks mastermind.</span><br />
News On AIR | September 11, 2019 8:52 AM
Explosion near US Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary