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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the United States remains Europe's biggest ally following the release of a US National Security Strategy that criticized the EU as anti-democratic and lacking self-confidence. The document, issued by the Trump administration, suggests that Europe may face 'civilisational erasure' and calls for the US to assist in correcting Europe's trajectory.

Clashes erupted late Friday in a tense border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of four civilians. Each side accused the other of initiating unprovoked attacks, highlighting the fragile state of relations following a recent round of peace talks that ended without significant progress.