Pakistan and Afghanistan Forces Clash Following Stalled Ceasefire Talks
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Artillery fire erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late Thursday. The exchange highlights renewed tensions after recent diplomatic talks failed to advance a fragile ceasefire.
The negotiations, aimed at easing ongoing strain between the neighbors, did not produce an agreement. Key disputes over border security and militant activity remain unresolved.
This latest clash underscores the volatile situation at the frontier. Both sides have traded blame for initiating the fire, which caused no immediate reports of casualties.