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Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

Pakistan's defense minister declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following a dramatic escalation of cross-border attacks and retaliatory airstrikes from both nations.
The conflict intensified as Afghanistan launched strikes in response to earlier Pakistani airstrikes, prompting Pakistan to conduct further attacks targeting military installations and accuse Afghanistan of harboring militant groups like the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).
Both countries accuse each other of supporting hostile elements and causing civilian casualties, while international bodies and nations like Qatar, Turkey, the UN, Russia, and Iran are actively mediating for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.