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Kabul: Afghan military authorities on Thursday said they have started carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago. A statement issued by the media office of Afghanistan's military corps in the east said "heavy clashes" had begun Thursday night "in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces in Nangarhar and Paktia" provinces. There was no immediate confirmation from Pakistan and no immediate information on casualties. On Sunday, Pakistan's military carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, saying it had killed at least 70 militants. Pakistan strikes seven terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan Earlier…

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited 'Yad Vashem', Israel's World Holocaust Remembrance Center, on Thursday (February 26), marking his second trip to the poignant memorial established in 1953 by the Knesset. Accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi honoured the millions of Holocaust victims through a wreath-laying ceremony and by placing a stone- a traditional Jewish gesture of remembrance. The visit underscores a deep commitment to preserving the memory of those lost to unimaginable brutality while pledging to combat injustice and foster global peace. Personal touches in the 'Hall of Names' The leaders began with a moving tour of…

Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a joint press briefing with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and said India and Israel stood shoulder-to-shoulder in opposing terrorism and its supporters, and added that they will continue to do so. PM Modi added that India and Israel are completely clear that there is no place for terrorism in the world. Saying that India backs Gaza Peace Plan, he vowed to jointly fight against terrorism with Israel. PM Modi says agreement reached for use of UPI in Israel PM Modi also added that an agreement has been reached for use of…

Jerusalem: During a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday (February 26) alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a touching personal story highlighting their deep bond. Recalling an early romantic outing, Netanyahu reminisced about what he called their "first or second date" at a Tel Aviv Indian restaurant, crediting the "unbelievable" food for setting the perfect tone. A memorable first for Sara Netanyahu Netanyahu fondly noted that his wife, Sara, experienced Indian cuisine for the first time that evening, making it an exceptional introduction. "The date was excellent too- not only because of the food,"…