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Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan took a sharp and dangerous turn on Saturday when Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet over Jalalabad and captured its pilot alive. The incident has deepened an already serious crisis between the two neighbouring countries.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have taken a serious turn, with both countries now openly exchanging military fire and accusations. What began as border clashes has quickly escalated into a wider confrontation involving air strikes, claims of heavy casualties, and political statements that have raised the temperature even further.

The United States Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling on Friday that effectively dismantled President Donald Trump’s extensive global tariff policy. The nation’s highest court decided that the President went beyond his legal boundaries when he used a specific 1977 law to place taxes on goods coming from almost every country that trades with the United States.

The community at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Indian diaspora are mourning the loss of a bright young mind. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian student in the US, was found dead, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco said on Sunday. The discovery brings a tragic end to a search that began earlier this week. According to news agency PTI, Saketh had been reported missing in Berkeley since the morning of February 9.

In a major development on Thursday (12th February), the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has confirmed that it has pleaded with the United States after the latter posted a correct image of the Indian map. This diplomatic scramble has reportedly left top officials, including General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in an uncomfortable position as they dealt with the fallout of the viral image.

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a promising 23-year-old Indian student whose life was tragically cut short by a speeding police patrol car in Seattle, has reached a significant legal resolution with the city. According to reports from the news agency AP, the family has secured a settlement of $29 million (approximately Rs 260 crore). This substantial sum marks one of the largest settlements of its kind, reflecting the severity of the loss and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A profound tragedy has struck the quiet community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia. On Tuesday, a mass shooting devastated the local secondary school and a nearby residence, leaving a trail of heartbreak in its wake. Authorities have confirmed that at least 10 people have died, a figure that includes the suspected shooter. Additionally, medical teams at the local centre are currently treating at least 25 other individuals for various injuries sustained during the attack.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10th, the usual academic routine at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, was shattered by a violent disturbance. A 13-year-old boy, who is now in police custody, is alleged to have launched a targeted attack on two other students. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly after witnesses reported a chilling detail regarding the moments before the violence ensued. According to reports from the Daily Mail and other outlets, the attacker yelled “Allahu Akbar” before striking his targets.

In a development that has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the United States appears to have sent a silent yet thunderous diplomatic message to the region. On Saturday, 7th February, as officials from Washington and New Delhi unveiled the framework for a long-awaited interim trade agreement, internet sleuths and geopolitical observers spotted a detail that spoke louder than any press release.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has openly expressed his discomfort and sense of humiliation over the country’s worsening economic situation, admitting that repeatedly seeking financial help from other nations has taken a toll on Pakistan’s dignity. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, where the country’s leading businessmen and exporters were being honoured for their contributions to the economy.