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Bolivia: Tragic cargo plane crash kills 15, scatters banknotes amid chaos

Sucre: A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane plummeted moments after takeoff from El Alto International Airport near La Paz on Friday (February 27), erupting into flames and veering off the runway in a catastrophic skid. The aircraft, loaded with freshly printed banknotes from the Central Bank destined for other cities, smashed into a nearby highway, damaging at least a dozen vehicles and leaving a trail of wreckage across the road and into an adjacent field. Fire Chief Pavel Tovar confirmed at least 15 people dead, though it's unclear if the fatalities included crew members aboard the plane or motorists…

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Bill Clinton defends Epstein ties under oath: ‘I saw nothing wrong’ amid Republican grilling

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton endured over six hours of intense questioning from House lawmakers in Chappaqua, New York, on Friday (February 27), marking the first time a US ex-president faced compelled congressional testimony. Declaring "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong" in an opening statement posted on social media, Clinton addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted in 2008 for soliciting underage prostitution. No charges have been leveled against Clinton, but Republicans seized the rare chance to probe a relationship spanning the late 1990s and early 2000s, including flights on Epstein's plane and White House visits.…

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Trump signals possible ‘intervention’, praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may consider intervening in the growing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Trump said he would think about stepping in if necessary. “I would (intervene). But I get along with Pakistan very, very well. They have a great Prime Minister, a great General. They have a great leader two of the people that I really respect a lot. Pakistan is doing terrifically well,” Trump said. His remarks come at a time when cross-border tensions between the two neighboring countries have intensified. Trump’s…

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Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Airstrikes hit Pakistani military sites near PMO in Faizabad after Kabul raids

Islamabad: Afghan Taliban forces launched a bold counteroffensive against Pakistan, striking high-value military targets just six kilometers from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Islamabad's Faizabad area, connected to Tabassum Road, using precision airstrikes on specialized "Atomic" facilities, resulting in heavy casualties and escalating the border war to the heart of Pakistan's capital. Daring strikes near capital's core Suicide drones and air operations zeroed in on elite "Atomic" military installations in Faizabad, perilously close to the PMO, inflicting severe losses in a shocking retaliation. The assault extended to army cantonments in Nowshera, Jamrud military colony, and Abbottabad, executed successfully at…

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Iran urges Ramadan dialogue to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan ‘open war’- offers full mediation support

Kabul: Amid the escalating fury of Pakistan's 'Operation Ghazab lil-Haq' airstrikes on Afghan soil, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi extended a timely olive branch, calling on both nations to sheath their swords during the sacred month of Ramadan. In a poignant X post, Araghchi emphasized that this period of self-restraint and Islamic solidarity is ideal for resolving differences through "good neighborliness and dialogue," with Iran poised to facilitate any talks, bolster understanding, and foster cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad. His intervention highlights Tehran's growing role as a regional peacemaker, especially as Saudi Arabia joins the mediation chorus amid fears…

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What is ‘Operation Ghazab lil-Haq’? Pakistan ignites open war against Afghanistan | Details

Islamabad: Pakistan unleashed a fierce military offensive against Afghanistan early Friday under the banner of "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq," marking a dramatic escalation in long-simmering tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Citing unprovoked attacks from Afghan Taliban forces along the border, Islamabad responded with precision airstrikes on key cities and military sites, leaving dozens dead and plunging the region into what its defense minister called "open war." This bold operation, translating roughly to "Wrath for Justice," signals the end of Pakistan's patience after months of intermittent clashes over accusations of cross-border terrorism. Trigger of the offensive The operation kicked off in the…

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Afghanistan Pakistan war LIVE updates Pakistan’s F-16 shot down Shehbaz declares open war kabul kandahar attack Taliban

New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led defence ministry claimed that its forces captured 19 Pakistani military posts and 2 bases and shot down a F-16 fighter jet on Thursday night, alleging that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in the clashes as the conflict between the two nieghbouring escalated overnight, with Islamabad declaring that it is now in an "open war" with the Taliban-ruled nation. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said operations had also been launched in Kandahar and Helmand along the disputed Durand Line against what he described as security posts of Pakistan’s military regime. Security sources told TOLOnews that Afghan forces had shot…

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Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after Taliban’s cross-border strikes kill 55 soldiers

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday declared an “open war” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries after airstrikes, cross border attacks and months of mounting violence along their shared frontier. Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting Afghan cities including Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia following a fresh round of clashes between the two sides. Announcing the hardened stance in a post on X, Asif wrote that Pakistan’s patience had reached its limit and that it was now “open war” between the two countries. The declaration comes amid rapidly intensifying hostilities that…

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Pakistan strikes Afghan cities hours after 55 soldiers killed in Kabul cross-border attack

Kabul: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces early Friday, Afghanistan's government spokesman said, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in cross-border fighting in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly air strikes. At least three explosions were heard in Kabul, but there was no immediate information on the exact location of the strikes in the Afghan capital, or of any potential casualties. Explosions and the sound of aircraft were heard in Kabul early Friday, hours after the Taliban said its forces had captured military bases and posts along the disputed Durand…

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Afghanistan carries out strikes in Pakistan in retaliation to earlier airstrikes

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…

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