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'I would intervene but ... ': Trump says he gets along 'very well' with Pakistan amid 'open war' with Afghanistan

After US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid Islamabad’s ongoing conflict with the Taliban, the United States on Saturday expressed its support for what it described as Pakistan’s “right to defend itself against Taliban attacks.”

The Times of India

Watch: Afghanistan shares video of cross-border attacks inside Pakistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led defence ministry late Friday released satellite footage showing strikes on multiple compounds inside Pakistan, as cross-border fighting between the two neighbours intensifies.

The Times of India

Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Trump praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, says 'gets along very well' with Islamabad

Former President Donald Trump's past praise for Pakistan's leadership signals a potential diplomatic tilt amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Recent cross-border clashes, including air and artillery strikes, have marked an unprecedented deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries.

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Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred

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All-round Will Jacks fires England to T20 World Cup victory as New Zealand left facing anxious semi-final wait

Pakistan could yet pip New Zealand to a semi-final spot after they missed out on victory in Colombo

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Civilians caught in crossfire as Pakistan–Afghan border clashes grow

Residents in Pakistan’s Bajaur district reported shells hitting civilian homes, with injured families taken to local hospitals as clashes spread across frontier areas.

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Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Taliban after bombing cities across Afghanistan

‘Our cup of patience has overflowed’ said Pakistan’s defence minister as attacks continue

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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities

Pakistan is facing renewed fighting along its border with Afghanistan as clashes continue near the Torkham crossing.

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Afghanistan's soldiers guard the border with Pakistan as both countries trade attacks, in photos

Pakistan’s defense minister says there is a state of “open war” with Afghanistan. Both countries have a long and complicated history harking back to Pakistan’s creation in 1947.

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting: History of Kabul–Islamabad standoff and the ‘graveyard of empires’ narrative

Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions and leading to retaliatory actions by Taliban forces. This marks a serious confrontation, rooted in historical ties, the TTP's presence, and the disputed Durand Line. Both nations exchanged claims of casualties and territorial gains amidst declarations of 'open war'.

The Times of India

Pakistan declares state of ‘open war’ after bombing major Afghan cities

Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from Islamabad

The Guardian - UK

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?

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What to know about the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan's defense minister says there is a state of “open war” with Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Mapped: Pakistani airstrikes target ‘insurgent camps’ and military posts in Afghanistan

South Asian neighbours also engage in ground fighting along border

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The Real Reason Why 'Open War' Has Erupted Between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Explore the recent escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, driven by historical grievances and allegations of militant networks.

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Pakistan–Afghanistan war: Kabul launches drone strikes; Islamabad claims no casualties

Afghanistan launched drone strikes on Pakistan military sites. This action followed Pakistani airstrikes in Afghan border areas. Fighting is ongoing in the Torkham border region. Both nations report different casualty figures. International bodies urge both countries to cease hostilities and pursue diplomatic solutions. Previous border clashes were resolved through mediation.

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Pakistan's Operation ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’ against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan launched "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq," a retaliatory military campaign, targeting Afghan Taliban defense positions in response to alleged unprovoked cross-border firing. Senior ministers confirmed a large-scale counter-offensive, with Pakistan reporting significant Taliban casualties and destroyed infrastructure. Afghanistan claimed to have killed Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory operations along the Durand Line.

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Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan after cross-border attack – as it happened

Pakistani forces launched airstrikes against military targets in the Afghan capital, Kabul, as well as other provinces close to the border

The Independent UK

What’s at stake for England at the T20 World Cup today?

England will face New Zealand in their final Super 8s game at the T20 World Cup on Friday. England have already qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals following victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, they are yet to secure top spot in the group, so it remains unclear…

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'Now it is open war': Taliban military posts, HQs, ammo depots hit; details of Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming 133 killed in retaliation for Afghan strikes that reportedly killed 55 Pakistani troops. The military escalation, involving bombing key cities and targeting Afghan military facilities, casts uncertainty over peace efforts. Both sides presented conflicting casualty figures amidst ongoing border tensions.

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‘Our cup of patience has overflowed’: Why Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan's major cities

Pakistan conducted air strikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, escalating border tensions. This action follows retaliatory attacks by Taliban forces, with Pakistan declaring an "open war" after cross-border clashes. The confrontation marks a significant escalation since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

The Independent UK

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…

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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

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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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