At least 11 people have been killed this morning in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan.

A man riding a motorbike detonated explosives at the entrance of a government compound in Asadabad, a town in the East of the country.

According to Reuters, at least 40 people were wounded, mostly civilians and children.

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but Taliban insurgents are being blamed.

Peace talks with the terror group are due to begin next week.