Pakistan, Afghanistan Threaten War in Region Eyed by Superpowers

Pakistan and Afghanistan edged closer to all-out war this week, escalating tensions in a region where the world’s economic superpowers are vying for influence.

Pakistan said it bombed targets in the Afghan capital Kabul to punish the Taliban government that it blames for backing deadly attacks by militants inside Pakistan. Later Friday, the Afghan state news channel reported new Taliban strikes on several border posts. Clashes by both sides were ongoing Friday night, according to local media reports.