Afghanistan’s eastern province in Loya Paktia, home to about 789,000 people
Kabul says airstrikes near the border have killed civilians, while Pakistani officials say 28 militants were killed. Both sides accuse the other of cross-border aggression as tensions flare amid ongoing security operations in the region.
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ordered the dismissal of Bergdahl’s claims in district court, effectively leaving the conviction intact and signaling limited avenues for overturning a court-martial in civilian courts. The decision stems from questions over jurisdiction and who can vacate a military judgment. Bergdahl’s legal team is evaluating options as the case continues to echo through legal and political circles.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are locked in a rising confrontation after cross-border air strikes hit Kunar and Paktika provinces. Afghan officials report casualties, while Pakistan demands action against militant groups. The situation threatens to derail fragile regional stability.