Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's government accused Pakistan's military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city on Sunday, killing one person and wounding more than a dozen in the latest episode ofrenewed fightingbetween the two neighboring countries.

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The fighting, which erupted in late February, has been the most severe between Afghanistan and Pakistan in decades.

Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven for militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, especially for thePakistani Taliban. The group is separate but closely allied with the Afghan Taliban, which seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S.-led troops. Kabul denies the allegation.

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that "mortars and other heavy weaponry" were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province.

In a post on X accompanied by photos of wounded children, Fitrat said that preliminary figures indicated that one person had been killed and 16 others were wounded, mostly women and children. There was no immediate response from Pakistan to the accusations.

The fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistanhas seen repeatedcross-border clashes as well as airstrikes inside Afghanistan, including several in the Afghan capital Kabul.

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Earlier this month, Afghanistan said that a Pakistani airstrike hadhit a drug treatment hospitalin Kabul, killing more than 400 people. The U.N. humanitarian affairs office has said thetotal death tollis still under verification. Pakistan has disputed the claim and denied targeting civilians, saying that it struck an ammunition depot.

The fighting in February began when Afghanistan launched a cross-border raid into Pakistan, saying it was in retaliation for deadlyPakistani airstrikes on Afghan border areasthat it said had killed only civilians. Islamabad had said the strikes were targeting militants.

Last month, Pakistan declared that it was in"open war" with Afghanistan. The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida andthe Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.

The two sidesdeclared a temporary trucelast week before the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, following mediation by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. The truce expired earlier this week, andrenewed fightingerupted on Wednesday, with Afghan officials saying that at least two civilians had been killed in eastern Afghanistan.

Tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been high for months. The most recent fighting has upended aQatari-mediated ceasefirein October that had halted earlier clashes between the two sides that had killed dozens of civilians, security forces and militants. The two sides differ widely on the casualty figures.

Peace talks held in Istanbul in Novemberfailed to reach a long-term solution.

byCristiano Ronaldo

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March 29, 2026

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Fire danger rises in the Plains and Rockies, while the Southwest bakes

Widespread elevatedfire weatherdanger is expected to continue across parts of the Rockies and Great Plains on Sunday, as the Southwest is forecast to see another day of record-shattering March heat wave temperatures.

Wind gusts across the Plains are forecast on Sunday to reach 30 to 60 mph. Combined with very low humidity and dry fuels, conditions could be conducive for rapid wildfire growth and spread.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag fire-danger warnings for much of the Rockies.

While not currently on alert, parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will also see dry and breezy conditions on Sunday, with dry fuels contributing to an increased fire threat.

Meanwhile, the Southwest will continue to bake as a record-shattering March heat wave continues on Sunday, a day after several record-high temperature marks were matched or exceeded.

Persistent heat and dangerous wildfire conditions could impact these parts of the US this weekend

At least 18 cities across California, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah either broke or tied daily records on Saturday, including Yuma, Ariz., which hit a new daily record of 102 degrees; Death Valley, Calif., which reached 100; Phoenix, which saw temperatures soar to 96; and Las Vegas, which hit 92.

Relief from the Southwest heat wave is expected to come later this week, but not before another day of record-breaking temperatures.

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Daily record highs are possible on Sunday and Monday in Las Vegas and Phoenix, with some daily record highs possibly being challenged in the Great Plains on Monday.

As the workweek progresses, a pattern change will bring warmer than normal temperatures and messy weather for the eastern half of the nation.

Overnight Monday and into Tuesday, a weak system is forecast to pass from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes, bringing showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong enough to produce gusty winds, isolated small hail, and spotty flooding.

By late Tuesday and into Wednesday, the system will continue to pass through the Great Lakes and eventually into the Northeast, spreading scattered showers and rain into the Northeast.

More messy weather is forecast through Wednesday and Thursday across the eastern half of the nation, mainly with scattered showers and some thunderstorms.

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit the West

As April arrives on Wednesday, the weather pattern will start to change, likely bringing warmer-than-normal temperatures for the eastern half of the country. The West could also experience warmer-than-normal temperatures returning as April progresses.

What's likely to remain consistent across the West is drier-than-normal weather, adding to an ongoing drought and record-low snowpack across the West.

byCristiano Ronaldo

in

March 29, 2026

Fire danger rises in the Plains and Rockies, while the Southwest bakes

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'No Kings' protests draw large crowds. See all the unique signs.

"No Kings" protests swept the nation on March 28, with millions of people demonstrating their objections to PresidentDonald Trumpand his administration.

Theover 3,000 protestsincluded colorful costumes, pointed chants and a myriad of signs addressing topics ranging from the Epstein files, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and calls for Trump's impeachment.

The flagship rally in Saint Paul, Minnesota, included notable names such as the state's Gov.Tim Walz, Sen. Bernie Sanders, actress Jane Fonda, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and a performance of "Streets of Minneapolis" from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

The protests were the first major demonstration since the beginning of theU.S.-Israeli war on Iran.The war was not a central theme of the protests, which drew criticism fromleft-leaning commentators on social media.

Organizers state that 8 million people participated in the third iteration of the protests, though that number has yet to be independently verified.

Here are the signs from the March 28 "No Kings" rallies.

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Recap:'No Kings' protests draw massive crowds across US; some protesters detained in LA

See the signs from 'No Kings' rallies

"No Kings" protesters gathered with signs, chants and costumes on Saturday, part of the third such coordinated demonstration against President Donald Trump's actions and policies since he took office for his second term. More than 3,000 events are expected throughout the nation. See moments from the protests across the nation. See the signs protesters created.

The Roebling Suspension Bridge near Cincinnati stands tall in the background while a protester holds a sign that reads "Elvis forever Trump never," at a protest against President Trump and his administration's policies on March 28, 2026.

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Signs range from poignant to funny to critical at 'No Kings' protests

"No Kings" protesters gathered with signs, chants and costumes on Saturday, part of thethird such coordinated demonstrationagainst PresidentDonald Trump's actions and policies since he took office for his second term. More than3,000 events are expected throughout the nation. See moments from the protests across the nation. See the signs protesters created.The Roebling Suspension Bridge near Cincinnati stands tall in the background while a protester holds a sign that reads "Elvis forever Trump never," at a protest against President Trump and his administration's policies on March 28, 2026.

Red flare for Trump:'No Kings' rallies a show of political force

Signs at the protests ranged from humorous to direct. One colorful sign read "NO KINGS, YAS QUEENS!" at a demonstration in Nashville, Tennessee, while another in Reno, Nevada, said, "He's gone too far."

See a selection of them above.

Contributing: Sarah D. Wire, Jeanine Santucci, Jonathan Limehouse, Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'No Kings' rallies draws crowds with unique signs. See the photos.

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March 29, 2026

'No Kings' protests draw large crowds. See all the unique signs.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's government accused Pakistan's military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city on Sunday, killing one person and wounding more than a dozen in the latest episode ofrenewed fightingbetween the two neighboring countries.

Afghanistan Pakistan

The fighting, which erupted in late February, has been the most severe between Afghanistan and Pakistan in decades.

Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven for militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, especially for thePakistani Taliban. The group is separate but closely allied with the Afghan Taliban, which seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S.-led troops. Kabul denies the allegation.

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that "mortars and other heavy weaponry" were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province.

In a post on X accompanied by photos of wounded children, Fitrat said that preliminary figures indicated that one person had been killed and 16 others were wounded, mostly women and children. There was no immediate response from Pakistan to the accusations.

The fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistanhas seen repeatedcross-border clashes as well as airstrikes inside Afghanistan, including several in the Afghan capital Kabul.

Advertisement

Earlier this month, Afghanistan said that a Pakistani airstrike hadhit a drug treatment hospitalin Kabul, killing more than 400 people. The U.N. humanitarian affairs office has said thetotal death tollis still under verification. Pakistan has disputed the claim and denied targeting civilians, saying that it struck an ammunition depot.

The fighting in February began when Afghanistan launched a cross-border raid into Pakistan, saying it was in retaliation for deadlyPakistani airstrikes on Afghan border areasthat it said had killed only civilians. Islamabad had said the strikes were targeting militants.

Last month, Pakistan declared that it was in"open war" with Afghanistan. The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida andthe Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.

The two sidesdeclared a temporary trucelast week before the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, following mediation by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. The truce expired earlier this week, andrenewed fightingerupted on Wednesday, with Afghan officials saying that at least two civilians had been killed in eastern Afghanistan.

Tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been high for months. The most recent fighting has upended aQatari-mediated ceasefirein October that had halted earlier clashes between the two sides that had killed dozens of civilians, security forces and militants. The two sides differ widely on the casualty figures.

Peace talks held in Istanbul in Novemberfailed to reach a long-term solution.

byCristiano Ronaldo

in

March 29, 2026

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's government accused Pakistan's military of shelling the outskirts of an ea...

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Fire danger rises in the Plains and Rockies, while the Southwest bakes

Widespread elevatedfire weatherdanger is expected to continue across parts of the Rockies and Great Plains on Sunday, as the Southwest is forecast to see another day of record-shattering March heat wave temperatures.

Wind gusts across the Plains are forecast on Sunday to reach 30 to 60 mph. Combined with very low humidity and dry fuels, conditions could be conducive for rapid wildfire growth and spread.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag fire-danger warnings for much of the Rockies.

While not currently on alert, parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will also see dry and breezy conditions on Sunday, with dry fuels contributing to an increased fire threat.

Meanwhile, the Southwest will continue to bake as a record-shattering March heat wave continues on Sunday, a day after several record-high temperature marks were matched or exceeded.

Persistent heat and dangerous wildfire conditions could impact these parts of the US this weekend

At least 18 cities across California, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah either broke or tied daily records on Saturday, including Yuma, Ariz., which hit a new daily record of 102 degrees; Death Valley, Calif., which reached 100; Phoenix, which saw temperatures soar to 96; and Las Vegas, which hit 92.

Relief from the Southwest heat wave is expected to come later this week, but not before another day of record-breaking temperatures.

Advertisement

Daily record highs are possible on Sunday and Monday in Las Vegas and Phoenix, with some daily record highs possibly being challenged in the Great Plains on Monday.

As the workweek progresses, a pattern change will bring warmer than normal temperatures and messy weather for the eastern half of the nation.

Overnight Monday and into Tuesday, a weak system is forecast to pass from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes, bringing showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong enough to produce gusty winds, isolated small hail, and spotty flooding.

By late Tuesday and into Wednesday, the system will continue to pass through the Great Lakes and eventually into the Northeast, spreading scattered showers and rain into the Northeast.

More messy weather is forecast through Wednesday and Thursday across the eastern half of the nation, mainly with scattered showers and some thunderstorms.

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit the West

As April arrives on Wednesday, the weather pattern will start to change, likely bringing warmer-than-normal temperatures for the eastern half of the country. The West could also experience warmer-than-normal temperatures returning as April progresses.

What's likely to remain consistent across the West is drier-than-normal weather, adding to an ongoing drought and record-low snowpack across the West.

byCristiano Ronaldo

in

March 29, 2026

Fire danger rises in the Plains and Rockies, while the Southwest bakes

Widespread elevatedfire weatherdanger is expected to continue across parts of the Rockies and Great Plains on Sunday, ...

Read More