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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

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'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.

The Times of India

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

Watch: Pakistan releases video of overnight airstrikes on Kabul

Pakistan has released footage of overnight airstrikes on Kabul, claiming its jets targeted Taliban military facilities in response to what it described as “unprovoked aggression”. According to Pakistani officials cited by local media, the Pakistan Air Force struck multiple Taliban sites in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktika in coordinated operations. Two…

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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

Afghan Taliban launch 'large-scale offensive operations' against Pakistan

The Taliban forces said they attacked Pakistani army at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan in retaliation for deadly strikes earlier this week, capturing several army outposts.

Euronews

India beat Zimbabwe to set up winner-takes-all clash with West Indies at T20 World Cup

India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track on Thursday. India lost their opening game of the Super 8s against South Africa and desperately needed a win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Zimbabwe won the toss and opted…

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

Living in La-La Land”: India Rebukes Pakistan Over J&K at UNHRC

India on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), dismissing Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as “hallucinating” and accusing it of living in a “La-La land.”

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'Diminishing unity of Muslim Ummah': Pakistan condemns Netanyahu’s 'hexagon of alliances' plan

Pakistan's Senate has unanimously condemned Israeli PM Netanyahu's "hexagon of alliances" plan, viewing it as an effort to fracture Muslim unity. The resolution criticizes Israel's actions, including undermining Islamic nations' sovereignty and violating international law, while reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state.

The Times of India

English cricket’s hunger for Indian money has led it into a moral and legal minefield

The potential exclusion of Pakistan players in the Hundred could breach UK laws on discrimination and leave the ECB exposed

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Trump’s ‘35 Million’ Claim About Shehbaz Sharif: How His Words Led to Confusion

During his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump made a striking claim about tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his intervention prevented a catastrophic war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘35 million people would have died’ had he not intervened in India-Pakistan conflict

Trump says his administration is ‘working very hard to end a ninth war’

The Times of India

'Pakistan PM would have died... ': Donald Trump misspeaks in State of the Union address - what he meant

US President Donald Trump claimed during his State of the Union address that his intervention prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, stating the Pakistan Prime Minister would have died without his involvement. He cited praise from the Pakistani PM for saving "35 million" lives. However, India has rejected…

The Times of India

Canadian scholar Hamza Ahmad Khan reported missing in Pakistan; later found arrested for social media posts

A Pakistani-origin Canadian citizen, a PhD scholar of University of Toronto, Hamza Ahmad Khan, was reported missing on February 19 in Lahore where he had been staying with a friend since he went to Pakistan on February 13. Later, Pakistani media reports confirmed that Khan was arrested and also appeared…

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Harry Brook hails coach Brendon McCullum after England promotion: ‘He was the mastermind’

Captain Brook made a match-winning 100 off 51 balls after coming in at number three against Pakistan

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Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

A magnificent 100 by captain Harry Brook has led England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after defeating Pakistan by two wickets

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook’s 50-ball century blazes England past Pakistan into T20 World Cup semi-finals

England reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare after Harry Brook hit 100 against Pakistan to set up a two-wicket win in the final over

Evening Standard

T20 World Cup: Harry Brook hits crucial century as England edge Pakistan to reach semi-finals

Three Lions won by two wickets after captain’s heroics

The Independent UK

Harry Brook leads England into World Cup semis with century in win over Pakistan

There was a nervous finish despite the captain’s heroics.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook masterclass leads England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Promoted to No 3 against Pakistan, the England captain made a magnificent century

The Guardian - UK

England edge past Pakistan: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – as it happened

A brilliant century from Harry Brook helped England to a two-wicket win that qualified them for the semi-finals with a match to spare

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