Afghan Government Reports Pakistani Strikes on Kabul and Provinces
The Afghan government has officially stated that Pakistan conducted new military strikes targeting Kabul and several other provinces on Friday. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced this development in a post on the social media platform X, specifying that areas including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika were affected by the attacks.
Casualties Confirmed in Kabul Strike
In a related incident, Kabul police reported that a Pakistani bombardment resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to fifteen others in the Afghan capital. Police spokesman Khalid Zadran detailed in an X post that the strike hit residential homes, causing significant damage and loss of life. This escalation marks a concerning development in the ongoing tensions between the two neighboring nations.
Global News Updates: Cuba, Chile, and More
In other international news, Cuba's government declared on Thursday night that it will release 51 inmates from prisons across the island in an unexpected gesture of goodwill. The foreign ministry attributed this decision to the country's close relations with the Vatican, noting that all those to be freed have served substantial portions of their sentences and exhibited good behavior. Since 2010, Cuba has granted pardons to 9,905 prisoners, with an additional 10,000 released over the past three years.
Meanwhile, Chile's new hard-right president, José Antonio Kast, revealed plans to pardon police and military personnel convicted of abuses during the 2019 protests, which resulted in 30 fatalities. In an interview with Canal 13, Kast emphasized his presidential authority to grant pardons and stated that cases are under review.
In the United States, federal officials identified the individual who rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel in Michigan as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a 41-year-old naturalized citizen originally from Lebanon. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Ghazali entered the U.S. in 2011 and became a citizen in 2016 before being fatally shot by security personnel during the incident.
Sports: Wales vs. Italy in Six Nations
On the sports front, Wales is set to face Italy in the Six Nations finale, aiming to end a 15-match losing streak. Italy, coming off a historic win over England, will meet Wales in Cardiff, where the last Welsh victory in the tournament occurred 1,099 days ago. The match promises to highlight the unpredictability of the 2026 Championship.
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