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Pakistan’s Defence Minister has said that the situation with the Afghan Taliban is now “open war,” signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions. The statement comes amid ongoing clashes and cross-border military action between the two sides. Meanwhile, Afghan Taliban-affiliated media have claimed that a Pakistani fighter jet was downed. There has been no immediate independent confirmation of the claim. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Pakistan launched the airstrikes on several key Afghan cities, including the capital, Kabul, on Friday, as Islamabad’s defence minister said the two neighbours were now in a state of “open war” after months of escalating tit-for-tat clashes.

Afghanistan launches air strikes on military camp near Islamabad, says Taliban

Nepal’s youth voters are increasingly vocal about the need for job opportunities and economic growth, putting pressure on political parties ahead of elections. Parties have responded with ambitious promises, pledging employment programs, entrepreneurship support, and reforms to address unemployment. Analysts note that addressing young voters’ demands will be critical for shaping Nepal’s political landscape and ensuring long-term development amid rising aspirations and social change.

Boong director Laskhmipriya Devi had spoken about her home state Manipur and how it has been ignored and misrepresented for years during her winning speech at the BAFTA awards. The speech has been removed from BAFTA's social media pages.

Canada’s Mark Carney is set to visit India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The visit is being viewed as a potential reset in Ottawa-New Delhi ties, amid efforts to stabilise relations and re-engage diplomatically.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani brought an unusual present for Donald Trump to the White House, along with a request tied to an ICE detention. What was the gift and did it work? Scroll down to read more.

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and surrounding areas on Friday (Feb 27). Preliminary seismic data estimated between 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale.

Iran could attack Israel if the US goes ahead with strikes on Tehran, a report by Alma has warned. The regime could also go after Jews and institutions and embassies linked to Israel across the world. America also face risk of cyber attacks.

A day after the wedding, pictures of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have gone viral on social media.

Shin Dongho, the former singer of South Korean boy band U-KISS, has responded to the allegations of his ex-wife over infidelity and failure of adequate child support. Read to know more.

The death toll from severe flooding in Brazil has risen to at least 55, with 13 people still reported missing after a deadly deluge. Thousands have fled their homes in Minas Gerais as heavy rains continue to batter the region. Fresh rainfall has triggered new landslides, worsening the crisis and hampering rescue and relief efforts as authorities race to assist affected communities.

A new study has warned of accelerating bird loss across North America, with billions of birds reported to have vanished in recent years. Scientists have sounded the alarm over the health of ecosystems, linking the decline to climate change and other environmental pressures. The findings underscore growing concerns about biodiversity loss and long-term ecological stability.

Scientists are studying 200-year-old tea leaves preserved in botanical collections to help protect modern tea crops from climate change. Researchers are analysing historic specimens to identify genetic traits that could improve resilience to heat, drought and other environmental stress. The findings could support efforts to develop climate-resilient tea varieties as global temperatures rise.

Asia has significantly reduced climate disaster-related deaths despite facing increasingly extreme weather events, according to a new study. The research suggests improved early warning systems, disaster preparedness and resilience planning have helped save lives across the region. The findings highlight how adaptation measures are reducing vulnerability even as climate risks intensify.

The PM asked Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to find out who was responsible for including the chapter in the text and hold the person accountable.

If India beat West Indies on Sunday, they will be through to the semis to defend their T20 World Cup title, while the same applies to the West Indies.

Actress Kate Beckinsale, who has been part of popular films including the Underworld film franchise, has reportedly sparked concern with her social media behaviour by sharing cryptic posts, and she wiped out her entire Instagram grid. Read to know more.

Carrey, born in Canada, began his career as a stand-up comedian before he gained popularity on the TV show In Living Color.