Afghanistan has signalled openness to negotiations after Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and other cities, with Pakistan`s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring "open war" against the Taliban-led administration. Fighting continued along the border with both sides reporting significant casualties

England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, chasing down a 160-run target with three balls to spare. The result keeps Pakistan`s semi-final hopes alive ahead of their clash against hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Glenn Phillips (39), Tim Seifert (35), and Finn Allen (29) were New Zealand`s top contributors