Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Pakistan launches devastating strikes after a surprise Taliban attack, igniting a hidden war on the Afghanistan border. As the world watches Iran, a dangerous South Asian conflict is escalating fast.

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