Pakistan defence minister says country in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after strikes https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgjd7pv4y4o2. Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/afghanistan-pakistan-airstrikes-bagram-airbase4. Pakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghanistan-show-no-signs-stepping-back-fighting-enters-fifth-day-2026-03-02/5. 8,400 families displaced in Pakistani military attacks on Afghanistan: Fitrat https://pajhwok.com/2026/03/03/8400-families-displaced-in-pakistani-military-attacks-on-afghanistan-fitrat/10. Israel says it hits security headquarters across Tehran, as Iran attacks US sites in Dubai and Qatar https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62gg44d53xt20.

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2026 17:19 UTC