Taliban launch cross-border drone strikes as Afghan-Pakistan tensions rise

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The Afghan Taliban has carried out strikes along the border with Pakistan amid escalating tensions between the two neighbors. Pakistan's military confirmed it intercepted and shot down four rudimentary drones during the incident. The Pakistani military issued a firm warning, stating it would respond to any further acts of provocation. The border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan has long been a flashpoint, and this latest development marks a significant escalation in hostilities.

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