What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
BBC News – World · Europe
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
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BBC News – World · Europe
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
BBC News – World · Europe
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
The New York Times – World · US
The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.
The New York Times – World · US
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Times of India – World · India
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The Hindu – World · India
Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar, sharply escalating tensions with Afghanistan’s Taliban government. The Taliban confirmed the strikes but de…
The Hindu – World · India
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan is waging 'open war' against Afghanistan.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Explosions were reported in Kabul after Afghan forces launched a border offensive late Thursday. Fresh clashes are also being reported near the key Torkham bor…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Pakistani forces launched airstrikes against military targets in the Afghan capital, Kabul, as well as other provinces close to the borderUN human rights chief…
The Guardian – World · Europe
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BBC News – World · Europe
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The New York Times – World · US
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Times of India – World · India
Pakistan conducted air strikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, escalating border tensions. This action follows retaliatory attac…
The Hindu – World · India
"Amid American threats and military build-up indicating a dangerous escalation in the region, all fighters must prepare for a potentially long war of attrition…
The Hindu – World · India
Iran offered to help “facilitate dialogue” to resolve the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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NBC News – World · US
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded cross-border attacks overnight, government officials from both countries confirmed to NBC News on Friday, …
The New York Times – World · US
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Taliban military sites. This action followed alleged unprovoked firing from across the border. The opera…
South China Morning Post – World · China
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Taliban claimed to have captured several Pakistani checkpoints in border areas, killing and capturing soldiers. Pakistan meanwhile said it launched "strong…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shakyPakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and t…
BBC News – World · Europe
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Times of India – World · India
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The Hindu – World · India
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
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NBC News – World · US
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The New York Times – World · US
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Times of India – World · India
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Times of India – World · India
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The Hindu – World · India
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Afghanistan's Taliban government says attacks kill 'numerous soldiers' as Pakistan reports response by its forces.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
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The New York Times – World · US
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Times of India – World · India
Afghanistan's military has retaliated with strikes against Pakistan following recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan soil, which Kabul claims killed dozens of c…
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