Afghanistan’s Taliban government early Friday accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in overnight airstrikes in Kabul and the southern province of Kandahar, saying at least four civilians were killed as fighting between the neighbors entered its third week. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on X that Pakistan’s aircraft also struck fuel depots belonging to the private airline Kam Air near Kandahar airport. “This company supplies fuel to civilian airlines as well as to United Nations aircraft,” he said. Pakistan’s military and government did not immediately comment. Pakistan and Afghanistan have been targeting each other’s military installations since late February, when...

A court in Moscow on Thursday convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years. A faction of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the March 22, 2024, massacre at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in which four gunmen shot people who were waiting for a show by a popular rock band and then set the building on fire. All 19 defendants were handed lengthy prison terms: 15 were sentenced to life in...

Benjamin Netanyahu: “Citizens of Israel, my brothers and sisters, We are in historic days, days that will be recorded in the annals of Israel. In Operation Roaring Lion, our roar is growing stronger. We are crushing the terrorist regime in Iran. We are striking and crushing its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon. Through an unprecedented partnership between Israel and the U.S., we achieved enormous accomplishments that are changing the balance of power in the Middle East and beyond. These achievements are establishing Israel’s status as a power that is stronger than ever. This dramatic shift in our power relative to the...

Modi: “Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. “Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. “The safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India’s top priorities. “Reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy.”