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World·6h ago

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

Pakistan conducted airstrikes and deployed ground troops in Afghan provinces along its border, resulting in significant casualties, including civilians. The Taliban government of Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming that 13 of the dead were children, while Pakistan's officials reported that 29 militants were killed. This escalation follows a breakdown of a previously agreed ceasefire between the two nations, which had been in place since last October.

BBC World

World·12h ago

Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed a 200-meter tunnel used by Hezbollah in the town of Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon, which contained weapons and launchers. This action follows a recent U.S.-brokered security agreement aimed at reducing hostilities, although Hezbollah's leadership has rejected the agreement and vowed to continue its resistance. The Israeli government stated that military operations will persist to ensure the security of its citizens.

The Hindu International

World·15h ago

Can the ICJ help end the war in the eastern DRC?

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of supporting armed groups and conducting illegal operations in eastern DRC. The DRC is seeking to compel Rwanda to cease these activities and provide reparations to victims. Tensions remain high between the two nations, with external countries attempting to mediate the conflict.

Al Jazeera

World·11h ago

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes

Ship traffic on the strait had increased over the past 72 hours, “despite the elevated threat environment,” the multinational maritime body overseen by the US Navy said Sunday, adding that “US-assisted commercial transits continued uninterrupted." It said 89 such transits had been made, below the historical average of 138 vessels a day. Last week, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement to end the latest fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, which began two days after the Iran war started when Hezbollah fired at Israel.

France 24 (World) · Google News: World

World·9h ago

West Asia war updates: U.S., Iran agree to halt attacks and hold talks in Doha on June 30, report says

And ‌Iran will stand down on ⁠strikes and vessels will ‌be allowed to ‌move freely, ‌as technical ⁠talks ⁠are slated to continue on all ‌areas of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) “Technical talks ⁠are slated to continue ‌on all areas of the MoU. The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday (June 28, 2026).

The Hindu International

World·8h ago

Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border

Pakistan's security forces conducted a ground operation and air strikes along the Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of 29 fighters. The operation was a response to a series of attacks attributed to armed groups, particularly the Pakistan Taliban. The Afghan Taliban's deputy spokesman reported that the strikes also caused civilian casualties, with at least 36 killed and 163 wounded.

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