Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported.

An Indian-origin Pentagon contractor and State Department adviser, Ashley Tellis, faces charges for allegedly removing classified Air Force documents. Court records reveal Tellis met extensively with Chinese government officials, discussing sensitive topics like emerging technologies. He is charged with unlawful retention of national defense information, a serious offense with potential prison time and fines.

Experts have cautioned against a direct comparison with the previous count, as the latest exercise employed a significantly more rigorous and scientifically advanced methodology