Escalating Tensions Between India and Pakistan Prompt International Concern
India and Pakistan trade drone and missile strikes, raising fears of wider conflict as tensions soar over recent attacks and military readiness.
The exchanges are fueling fears of a new phase in the ongoing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
India-Pakistan drone war heats up
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The potential for greater escalation is very high.
India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states
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It is being viewed as the worst confrontation between the two countries in more than two decades.
India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role
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Tensions between the two countries have escalated after more than two dozen tourists – mostly Indian Hindus – were shot dead in an attack by militants in Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir on 22 April.
Explosions reported in Jammu city in India-administered Kashmir – live updates
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With tensions high, India evacuated thousands of people from villages near the highly militarized frontier in the region.
India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise
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The relationship between countries has been shaped by conflict and mutual suspicion, most notably in their dispute over Kashmir.
Fears of a wider conflict rise as India and Pakistan trade fire
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Tensions between the two countries have grown since April 22, when gunmen killed 26 people, mostly Indian Hindus, in India-controlled Kashmir.
Pakistan Downs 25 Drones Amid Escalating Tensions With India
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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations after Indian missile attack
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India suspends flight operations from several airports as tensions flare with Pakistan
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Both India and Pakistan are among the handful of world powers that possess nuclear weapons, making tensions between the two nations particularly troublesome on the world stage.
Pakistan shoots down more than two dozen drones launched by India
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The ongoing clashes come a day after India hit nine locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir with missiles.
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The latest escalation, which has killed over 40 people across both sides, is ongoing, and world leaders, including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres as well as President Donald Trump and officials in China and Russia, have urged de-escalation.
India and Pakistan: A Timeline of Tensions Over Kashmir
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India Suspends Flight Operations from Several Airports as Tensions Flare with Pakistan
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Dozens of casualties have already been reported and both countries have promised additional military action, according to Reuters.
Where did India strike Pakistan? See maps and before/after images
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Summary
Tensions between India and Pakistan have drastically escalated amidst a flurry of drone and missile strikes from both sides. India accuses Pakistan of attacking military bases, which Islamabad denies, heightening fears of a military confrontation. Following Indian missile strikes on Wednesday that reportedly killed 31 Pakistani civilians, Pakistan retaliated by asserting its military readiness and insisting its territory was violated. Calls for de-escalation are emerging from the international community, particularly after the U.S. urged dialogue between the nuclear powers. The situation remains tense, with civilian casualties mounting and a military response anticipated from both nations.
Perspectives
India has accused Pakistan of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad, emphasizing the volatile situation between the nuclear-armed nations.
The recent military actions have sparked fears of greater conflict, with both sides reporting casualties, and there are urgent calls from the international community for de-escalation in order to prevent a wider confrontation.
The ongoing tensions highlight the need for diplomatic dialogue, as both nations possess substantial nuclear arsenals and are at a critical juncture that could lead to severe repercussions if not addressed.
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