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Bulletin AM briefing: Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Taliban – and today’s other top stories

Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories. Explosions have been heard in Kabul after Pakistan declared ‘open war’ on Afghanistan’s Taliban government. The Green Party has seized a historic by-election victory in the UK’s Gorton and Denton. Netflix has backed out of a Warner Bros deal, paving the way…

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes

Pakistan’s defense minister says his country has run out of “patience” and considers that there is now an “open war” with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack

The Independent UK

Explosions heard in Kabul as Pakistan declares ‘war’ on Afghanistan

Pakistan has declared an "open war" on Afghanistan's Taliban government following an overnight escalation of military conflict. Pakistani forces conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia provinces, targeting what they described as Afghan military facilities. Thesstrikes were in retaliation for recent cross-border attacks by the Taliban, who had previously warned…

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Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan and launches strikes on Kabul

Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad, and follows months of border clashes.

Euronews

Did Pakistan lose another F-16? Afghanistan makes big claim; shares video

Afghanistan claims Pakistan's F-16 jet was downed during overnight strikes targeting multiple Afghan cities. Pakistan retaliated for alleged 'unprovoked firing' with Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, reportedly destroying Afghan military bases. This incident echoes past claims of Pakistan's F-16s being targeted during regional tensions, including India's Operation Sindoor.

The Times of India

Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan

Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky

The Guardian - AU

'Open war' declared: Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar — 10 things to know about Operation Ghazab Lil Haq

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Taliban military sites. This action followed alleged unprovoked firing from across the border. The operation, named 'Ghazab Lil Haq', reportedly killed 133 Afghans. Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming no casualties. Tensions remain high between the two nations over border disputes and recent military actions.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan strikes latest: Kremlin intervenes after ‘open war’ declared between its allies

Pakistan targets Taliban’s military facilities as major cross-border attacks reported overnight in Afghan capital

The Independent UK

'Open war': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif warns as border clashes with Afghanistan resume

Pakistan has declared "open war" on the Afghan Taliban government following intense border clashes. Islamabad launched air strikes on key Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani troops. The Taliban responded with retaliatory operations, confirming air strikes but denying casualties. Both sides reported dozens of casualties…

The Times of India

Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab Lil Haq after 55 killed in Afghan strikes: What we know so far

Pakistan has launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Afghan Taliban after Kabul claimed its forces killed 55 Pakistani soldiers in cross-border strikes. Islamabad disputes the casualty figures, stating only two soldiers died, while claiming 36 Afghan fighters were killed. This escalation follows earlier Pakistani airstrikes targeting militant camps, which…

The Times of India

Afghanistan's new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights

A new penal code issued by decree in Afghanistan sets harsher punishments for the mistreatment of animals than for domestic violence against women and solidifies into law inequality based on gender and social status

The Independent UK

'15 outposts captured, 40 Pak soldiers killed': Afghan Taliban launches big offensive

Afghanistan's military has retaliated with strikes against Pakistan following recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan soil, which Kabul claims killed dozens of civilians. Pakistan stated its operations targeted militant groups responsible for recent attacks within its borders. This escalation highlights deepening tensions between the two neighboring nations.

The Times of India

The Taliban are burning musical instruments in the name of morality. It is an assault on all culture

The sounds of Afghan history are being erased to prevent music’s ‘moral corruption’ of the Afghan people. We can help keep Afghanistan’s music alive. Plus, Eliane Radigue’s deep listening, and the brilliance of Sinners’s score

The Guardian - UK

At least 13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, UN says

Taliban claim airstrikes by Pakistan’s military killed ‘innocent women and children’

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Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along border with Afghanistan

Afghan defence ministry says it will deliver a ‘calculated response at an appropriate time’

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Pakistan launches airstrikes on Afghanistan killing and wounding dozens

Taliban vows to give ‘measured response’ after cross-border firing

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Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

Pakistan’s Information Ministry says the military has carried out strikes along the border with neighboring Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country

The Times of India

Watch: Footage captures devastation after Pakistani strikes on Afghan madrassa

Pakistani air strikes targeted seven militant camps in Afghanistan, including a religious madrassa. Islamabad stated the operations were in response to recent suicide bombings within Pakistan, blaming militants operating from Afghan soil. Kabul condemned the strikes, accusing Pakistani generals of deflecting from their own security failures. Relations between the two…

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'They bombed our civilian compatriots': 'Dozens' killed after Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan

Afghanistan reported dozens killed and wounded after Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern border provinces, targeting alleged militant camps. Pakistan stated the strikes were in response to recent suicide attacks, including one by an Afghan national. Tensions escalate as Pakistan warns of further action if Afghan soil is used for terrorism.

The Times of India

Pakistan strikes militant camps along Afghanistan border after deadly suicide attacks

Pakistan launched targeted strikes inside Afghanistan against militant hideouts, blaming the Pakistani Taliban for a recent surge in deadly attacks. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed "intelligence-based, selective operations" against TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate. This action follows recent suicide bombings, with Islamabad warning of continued operations irrespective of…

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Taliban Introduces New Penal Code in Afghanistan, Intensifying Restrictions on Women and Children

The Taliban has formalised some of its most hardline policies through a newly introduced 90-page criminal code, raising serious concerns among human rights organisations about the impact on women and children. Signed by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the law permits husbands to physically discipline their wives and children as long…

The Times of India

Break the spine, but spare the bones: How Taliban is crushing women, one rule at a time

The Taliban has introduced a new penal code in Afghanistan that formalises some of its most hardline policies, prompting concern among human rights groups about the consequences for women and children. Signed by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the 90-page criminal code allows husbands to physically discipline their wives and children…

The Independent UK

Jonathan Trott explains stance on England role after ending stint as Afghanistan coach

The former England batter has concluded his time with the Asian nation after the T20 World Cup

Times Life

How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Taliban’s New Penal Code Sparks Global Outrage Over Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

The Taliban has introduced a sweeping new penal code in Afghanistan, formalizing some of its most restrictive and controversial practices. The 90-page criminal code, signed by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has raised serious concerns among international human rights groups over its implications for women and children.

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