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Tensions flared along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border today, with both sides blaming each other for renewed clashes near key crossings. Despite a fragile ceasefire, border crossings at Chaman and Torkham are now temporarily open for UN relief shipments, but remain closed for trade and travel. The conflict follows recent deadly clashes and ongoing disputes over militant activity and border security.
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Pakistan's Deputy Interior Minister claims that social media accounts linked to militants operate from Afghanistan and India, spreading extremist content and supporting outlawed groups. Pakistan warns these activities threaten regional security amid ongoing border clashes and violence, with limited cooperation from social media platforms.
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Afghanistan's traditional sport, buzkashi, concluded its 11-day national tournament with northern Sar-e-Pul winning 7-0. The event, revived after Taliban restrictions, featured 11 provincial teams and international participants, drawing thousands of spectators in Kabul. The sport remains a cultural symbol despite political challenges.
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The historic Ariana Cinema in Kabul was torn down starting December 16, replaced by a shopping complex. The Taliban government, which seized power in 2021, ordered the closure of cinemas and the dissolution of the Afghan Film Administration, citing economic and ideological priorities. The cinema was a cultural landmark since 1963, symbolizing Afghanistan's modern history and resistance through decades of conflict.
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A series of militant attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have resulted in multiple casualties. The Pakistani government blames groups linked to India and Afghanistan, amid ongoing tensions and regional security concerns. No group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack, which involved a remote-controlled bomb targeting police personnel.
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On Monday, a suicide bomber attacked a Chinese restaurant in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw district, killing at least seven people, including one Chinese national, and wounding five others. The Islamic State's Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility, linking the attack to China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims. China has urged Afghan authorities to protect its citizens and warned its nationals to avoid travel to Afghanistan.
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Since Thursday night, Pakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in intense cross-border military strikes, with Pakistan declaring 'open war' on the Afghan Taliban government. Both sides report heavy casualties and destruction of military posts. The conflict follows months of tension over Pakistan's accusations that Afghanistan shelters Pakistani Taliban militants, with failed ceasefire talks and ongoing mediation efforts.
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Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and other Afghan towns, targeting Taliban military sites in response to Afghan retaliatory attacks. Civilian casualties reported, and tensions escalate amid ongoing cross-border conflict. The Taliban express willingness to negotiate, but violence continues as both sides claim significant casualties. Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2026.