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The March 16, 2026, strike on the former U.S. base-turned-rehab center in Kabul's District 9 killed 408 civilians and recovering addicts, wounding 265 others, amid escalating Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. Afghanistan's Taliban blamed Pakistan's air force for violating airspace and targeting a protected medical site, while Pakistan denied it and said the operation hit nearby Taliban military sites and TTP hideouts, citing secondary explosions as evidence. UNAMA confirmed dozens of deaths, international voices called for restraint, and Taliban leaders issued a fatwa urging jihad against Pakistan as fears of wider war mount.

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Patients gathered for evening prayers at Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital when jets roared overhead, dropping bombs that turned the facility into rubble and flames.

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Pindiz traded for 21-year-old all-rounder Saad Masood from Multan Sultans, covering his PKR 8.4 million salary plus a PKR 500,000 cash fee, bringing lower-order power and hometown pride to the new franchise. Hours later, 24-year-old Zaman Khan was ruled out of the March 26 start due to a right shoulder AC joint dislocation from the National T20 Cup, with recovery set at 4-6 weeks. They quickly signed replacement Jalat Khan, a 27-year-old left-arm quick fresh off 13 wickets in two List A games in Zimbabwe, praised for his death-over skills at a bargain PKR 6 million base price. Fans are mixed on the blow of losing Zaman, but many applaud Masood's arrival and Jalat's form as Pindiz gear up with stars like Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah.

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Rawalpindi's own Saad Masood is heading home to play for Pindiz, thrilling local fans just before PSL 11 kicks off. But the joy faded fast with star pacer Zaman Khan sidelined by a shoulder injury.

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Pakistan's March 16 airstrikes near Kabul, which Afghan officials say killed 408 at a drug rehabilitation center and wounded 265, have spotlighted the image from Khan's 1980s mujahideen support days. Khan supporters praise his call for peace, contrasting it with current policies under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that include strikes on TTP camps and deportations of Afghan refugees. Critics point to Afghanistan's history of hostility, like rejecting the Durand Line and sheltering militants behind attacks such as the 2014 Peshawar school massacre that killed 149, mostly children.

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A decades-old photo shows Imran Khan with Afghan fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War, paired with his words: 'Afghanistan is not our enemy, we are making it one.' It's fueling sharp divides as fresh airstrikes claim hundreds of lives.

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Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah along the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad marked its 615th Foundation Day with a grand Nagar Yatra through key streets, joined by akhadas and residents. The UNESCO World Heritage City honors its walled old town, pols, stepwells, Bhadra Fort, and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque while embracing modern growth from textile mills to metro hubs and global events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid. Locals shared photos of ornate havelis and the riverfront, praising the blend of pride, culture, entrepreneurship, and progress.

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Streets filled with devotees as Mayor Pratibhaben Jain flagged off a 6-kilometer procession of Goddess Bhadrakali, bringing the city's 615-year history to life.

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Al Jazeera English shared footage from Akre in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, showing fire-jumping and fireworks, but called the holiday solely the ancient Persian New Year. Kurds replied in droves, with some like Haks calling it propaganda and Diliman Abdulkader labeling the network an Arab channel that denies their culture, while others urged using Kurdish footage for Kurdish events. Newroz marks the spring equinox with Zoroastrian roots celebrated by millions, but holds special nationalist meaning for Kurds tied to the myth of Kawa the Blacksmith's resistance. Defenders claim its origins are Persian, highlighting deep cultural tensions in the region.

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Vibrant crowds in Iraq's Kurdistan leaped over bonfires and waved flags during Newroz festivities. But Al Jazeera's label of it as just the 'ancient Persian New Year' sparked sharp backlash from Kurds.

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On February 22, 2026, security forces killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes in Tapalpa, Jalisco, with U.S. intelligence support, sparking over 250 roadblocks, arson, and travel disruptions in 20 states. Juan Carlos Valencia González, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen from Santa Ana, California and El Mencho's stepson, emerges as a rumored successor; DEA records list him as a top leader since 2007 with a $5 million bounty. While no official confirmation exists and infighting looms, online jokes highlight the irony of an American potentially leading Mexico's most powerful cartel.

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Mexican forces took down cartel boss El Mencho in a dramatic raid, unleashing chaos across the country. Now whispers point to his U.S.-born stepson as the next in line.

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El Mencho, the 59-year-old leader of Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died February 22 from gunshot wounds during a military raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco. His funeral Monday at Recinto de la Paz cemetery in Zapopan featured massive floral displays, including rooster-shaped wreaths tied to his cockfighting interest, and narcocorridos played by a banda, all under tight protection from 80 soldiers, National Guard, and police. The event followed his wake and drew criticism for lack of arrests among attendees, plus an assault on a photographer inside the cemetery, as his death has already sparked over 70 killings and unrest across 20 states.

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A gleaming golden coffin carried Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, through Guadalajara streets lined with masked mourners and soldiers.

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For friendlies against Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31—England's last before the 2026 World Cup—Tuchel selected 35 players, with 24 reporting early and 11 high-minute aces like Rice, Saka, and Harry Kane joining later for Japan only to recharge. Arsenal fans celebrated the rest for their key duo, calling it a win for club title hopes, while Tuchel praised the plan for boosting hunger and performance. Trent Alexander-Arnold's omission from the squad drew sharp fan backlash despite his form at Real Madrid, as Tuchel backed alternatives like Jarell Quansah and Tino Livramento after their strong showings.

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Thomas Tuchel is giving England's stars like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka a vital breather before the World Cup, splitting the squad to prioritize recovery amid a packed season.

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Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori opened the historic Governor House in Karachi to citizens from all walks of life, including students, teachers, university faculty, scholars, and madrassa representatives, for daily Iftar throughout Ramadan. The Umeed-e-Ramzan program features a digital stage, hundreds of seats, and participation by renowned scholars and Naat reciters.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Posts on X highlight a Jalisco New Generation Cartel unit equipped with military-grade firepower, armored vehicles, and uniforms resembling special forces. The images show a convoy of heavily armed fighters in tactical gear, initially mistaken for the Mexican army or police.

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The exchange started Friday when National Review writer Stephen L. Miller mocked a statement from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's spokesperson about a controversial book illustration. Touré, a former MSNBC host, replied assuming Miller was the Trump advisor, writing 'Pipe down Count Chocula. Your boss lies every time he talks.' Miller corrected him immediately, referencing Touré's 2014 claim that Jews in concentration camps had 'white privilege,' which led to an apology after backlash. Critics accused Touré of racism for confusing the two white men with similar names, and others resurfaced his past gaffes like a fake Hurricane Sandy photo and skepticism about Trump's rally shooting.

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Touré fired off a sharp insult, dubbing commentator Stephen L. Miller 'Count Chocula' while mistaking him for Trump's bald-headed advisor. The mix-up ignited a swift backlash, dredging up their decade-old feud.

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Old footage from 2018 or 2019 depicts CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', interrogating rival Adolfo Mendoza Valencia, alias 'El Michoacano' of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, in Guanajuato, Mexico. The video shows the interrogation following a police seizure of El Michoacano's drugs and retaliatory civilian killings by his group. El Michoacano was executed afterward with his body hung from a highway overpass, and the video has resurfaced amid reports of El Mencho's death and CJNG tensions.

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A viral post by TaraBull claimed footage showed cartel violence with fires and burning cars in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The footage actually depicted protesters burning Waymo autonomous vehicles during immigration rallies in Los Angeles in June 2025.

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The Events and Technical Association of South Africa (ETASA) hosted a full-day consultation in Midrand, bringing together professionals to tackle industry challenges like poor data and safety gaps. Speakers including DSAC's Collen Hlatshwayo and veteran producer Arthur Mafokate pushed for standards, free registration at etasa.org.za, and policy collaboration without replacing groups like SACIA or TPSA. Attendees praised the 'one industry, one voice' focus, with the event feeding into a national report to boost the creative economy.

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Hundreds of freelancers and production pros filled the Gallagher Convention Centre, ready to give their fragmented sector a unified voice for the first time.

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Pakistan launched a temporary pause in its Operation Ghazab lil-Haq on March 18, halting strikes into Afghanistan through Eid around March 24, at the urging of mediators like Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Taliban accused Pakistan of breaking the truce on March 19 with shelling that killed doctor Anzira Sahar and her four-year-old son Mihan in Nuristan province, while her husband was wounded. Pakistan rejected the claims outright, blaming Taliban detractors or militants, as no independent verification has emerged amid the fragile holiday ceasefire.

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A mother and her young son set out for Eid celebrations, only for mortar fire to claim their lives near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The Taliban points to Pakistan; Islamabad calls it false propaganda.

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