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Politico published a troubling story on Thursday. Senior US officials allegedly want Israel to strike Iran before Washington launches a renewed assault in order to build domestic backing for war. If that’s true, it won’t work. Iran will strike back at Israel. Advisers to President Donald Trump are “privately arguing that an Israeli attack would […] The post Terrifying If True: White House Asks Israel to Strike Iran First to Gain Backing appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Pakistan’s defense minister said Thursday that it was now “open war” between Pakistan and Afghanistan after violent border clashes, as both countries traded accusations over the escalating conflict.   Afghanistan has been governed by the Taliban since the American withdrawal in 2021. Afghan forces launched “preemptive” attacks Thursday on Pakistani military bases along the 1,640-mile border shared by the two countries, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. Pakistan responded with airstrikes and cross-border attacks targeting Taliban military posts.  “In response to repeated border violations and provocations from Pakistani military circles, extensive preemptive operations have been launched against Pakistani military centers and paramilitary installations along the Durand Line,” Mujahid wrote on social media Thursday.  The Durand Line is the disputed border between the two countries. Pakistan, a nuclear power, called the Afghan attacks “unprovoked” and said its military had begun retaliatory strikes.  “Taliban regime forces are being delivered punishment in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur sectors. Early reports confirm heavy casualties on Afghan side with multiple posts and equipment destroyed,” Pakistan’s Ministry of Information posted on X.  The Pakistani response included airstrikes on the cities of Kabul and Kandahar. The Taliban said no one was injured in those strikes.  Pakistan spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi said the cross-border attacks had killed 133 Taliban fighters and wounded an additional 200. He added that 27 Taliban posts were destroyed and nine were captured.  In a later statement, Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif accused Afghanistan of becoming a “proxy for India” and harboring terrorists.  “The Taliban turned Afghanistan into a colony of India. They gathered all the terrorists of the world in Afghanistan and began exporting terrorism. They deprived their own people of basic human rights,” Asif said. “Pakistan made every effort to keep the situation normal through direct means and through friendly countries. It engaged in full-fledged diplomacy. But the Taliban became a proxy for India.” “Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you,” he added. “We are your neighbors; we know your ins and outs.” Last weekend, Pakistan launched airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan at locations it said were being used by Islamic State terrorists. After those strikes, the Taliban said it would give an “appropriate and measured response.”  The violent exchanges follow a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025 after similar deadly clashes along the border.

A little more than a month ago, the Toledo Zoo welcomed a brand new baby giraffe named Eugene. The 130-pound calf isn’t your average long-necked friend. Sure, he has the familiar spots and impressively long tongue, but Eugene has something just a little bit extra. This cute little fella has a tuft of black hair that seems to part in the middle all on its own. Fans think Eugene’s hair gives him character, and they’re positively in love with the baby giraffe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Toledo Zoo (@thetoledozoo) The Toledo Zoo Gave the Baby Giraffe a Proper Birth Announcent “Our newest member of the herd is neck-level adorable! We’re thrilled to introduce reticulated giraffe, Eugene! The 130-pound male was born on Sat, Jan. 17, to mom, Lily, and dad, Rocket.This is Lily’s first calf and Rocket’s second. His first calf, Franklin, was born in 2023,” the zoo shared on Instagram. “After a gestation period of roughly 15 months, a neonatal exam found that both Lily and Eugene are healthy and thriving. Our dedicated keepers are closely monitoring the pair and successfully introduced Eugene to herd members Franklin, Charlotte, Michelle, Ellie, and Rae.” “Eugene really came out lookin’ like a Eugene, congratulations to him,” a fan shared. “Get this kid a bow tie, and he’s ready for his first picture day at school!” Another person joked. The jokes just kept coming. “He’s got a nice toupee going on,” a fan laughed. People love seeing the new baby giraffe and can’t wait to meet him in person soon. “Eugene, you have made our day, little one. Welcome to the world. We will visit with you in spring,” a fan wrote. Congrats to Eugene’s family. We’re sure hell have plenty of visitors who will want a photo with this stylish little dude. You can find this story’s featured image here.

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