The 2026 Afghanistan-Pakistan war is an armed conflict between the two neighbouring countries that began in February 2026 and was described as ongoing at the time this entry was compiled. Tensions had been rising for years over the status of the Durand Line, the border between them, and over Pakistan's accusation that the Taliban government in Kabul sheltered militants, notably the Pakistani Taliban, who carried out attacks inside Pakistan. Earlier border clashes had occurred in 2025. Details of the fighting, casualties and any ceasefires should be checked against current reliable reporting.
Before and after
- 3 January 20262026 United States strikes in Venezuela
- 3 January 2026Capture of Nicolás Maduro
- from 13 January 2026 to 18 January 20262026 northeastern Syria offensive
- 20 January 20262026 Gelida train derailment
- 21 February 20262026 Afghanistan–Pakistan War
- 28 February 20262026 Iran War
- 28 February 2026Assassination of Ali Khamenei
- 28 February 2026Death of Ali Khamenei
- 28 March 2026March 2026 No Kings protests
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