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A government source told Al Jazeera: The Pakistani Air Force launched airstrikes on the Spin Boldak area in southern Afghanistan.

Heavy military deployment of Taliban forces along the Paktika - Pakistan border

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire along the Durand Line, officials said, following recent airstrikes and escalating border tensions between Kabul and Islamabad

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 184 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

Afghan Taliban say Pakistan has conducted airstrikes in Kanadhar, killing 12 and over 100 are injured. — "Pakistan has targeted TTP training centres & their Afghan patrons. Over 50 TTP & Afghan militants killed." — Pakistani defence sources

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Satellite imagery and AIS data show that at least three Chinese mobile drilling rigs have been active in the East China Sea near the median line with Japan, where Tokyo has protested Beijing’s oil and gas development

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 38 km ESE of Same, Timor Leste

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 42 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 47 km ESE of Baculin, Philippines

Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions spike again. Pakistan releases thermal footage of a strike on a Taliban military post. Pakistani drones reportedly fly over several Afghan cities

New clashes reported between Pakistani forces & Taliban fighters in the Shourko sector of Kurram, following earlier fighting along the Chaman–Kandahar border

An Afghan government official told Al Jazeera: Our forces engaged in violent clashes last night with Pakistani forces on the border in the south of the country.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 143 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 51 km SW of Tennō, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 107 km ENE of Aksu, China

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 22 km E of Baculin, Philippines

Satellite imagery and AIS data show that at least three Chinese mobile drilling rigs have been active in the East China Sea near the median line with Japan, where Tokyo has protested Beijing’s oil and gas development

Pakistan Foreign Ministry: We have noted the recent statements made by the spokesperson of the Taliban regime regarding Pakistan's internal affairs. We strongly encourage the Afghan spokesperson to prioritize issues pertinent to Afghanistan and refrain from commenting on matters outside their jurisdiction. The principle of non-interference in matters of other countries should be adhered to as per international diplomatic norms. Pakistan does not require outside advice on its internal matters. We also expect the Taliban Regime to abide by its obligations and promises made to the international community during Doha Process.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 45 km NNW of Barishal, Pakistan

Satellite imagery and AIS data show that at least three Chinese mobile drilling rigs have been active in the East China Sea near the median line with Japan, where Tokyo has protested Beijing’s oil and gas development

Islamic Emirate reacts to Pakistani army shooting at TLP protesters. Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Monday expressed condolences following the shooting of protesters by Pakistani forces, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said that he wants to further expand relations with India in the political, economic, cultural, and sports fields

China expresses grave concern over clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Tensions erupted in Lahore as people attacked security forces after police detained TLP leader Saad Rizvi. The unrest highlights escalating confrontations between protesters and authorities across Pakistan

Tensions flared in Muridke as Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) Pro-Gaza rally turned violent, leading to fierce clashes with police. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters as chaos spread through the area. The situation remains tense amid growing unrest

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 32 km SE of Kalianget, Indonesia

Punjab Police has cleared Murdike, TLP protesters have dispersed

A supertanker carrying oil to the Chinese port of Rizhao in Shandong province changed its destination from there over the weekend after the U.S. imposed sanctions on an import terminal at the port on Friday, LSEG data shows