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01-05-2025
India has shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours over Kashmir, after a militant attack on 22 April killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The US has urged both countries to "de-escalate" the situation, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for Pakistan to cooperate in investigating the attack. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, while Pakistan has denied any role and called for a neutral investigation. Pakistan's foreign minister has warned that the situation could escalate into a "full-scale war" and said his country is "well capable of responding to any Indian aggression".
01-05-2025
Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan are escalating after a terrorist attack in Kashmir killed 26 people. Pakistan's government claims it has "credible intelligence" that India plans to take military action within 24-36 hours, which India has not responded to. The attack was blamed on Pakistani-backed militants by Indian officials, but Pakistan denied any involvement. The two countries have a long-standing dispute over Kashmir, having fought three wars over the region. The UN warned of "catastrophic" consequences if the two nations go to war, and the US called on both sides to de-escalate.
01-05-2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after 26 people were killed in an attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, with Pakistan claiming to have "credible intelligence" that India plans to launch military action against it in the next 24-36 hours. India blames Pakistan for the attack, which Pakistan denies, and has vowed to punish those responsible. The two nuclear-armed nations have introduced extensive measures against each other, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing airspace to Indian airlines. The US and UK have urged restraint, with diplomatic efforts underway to prevent further escalation.
01-05-2025
India's potential trade deal with the US and ongoing conflict with Pakistan may derail its improving ties with China, complicating China's efforts to win over developing countries, according to analysts. China's ties with India had been improving after border clashes, but looming issues such as the US trade deal could add complexity to the relationship.
01-05-2025
Somalia has banned Taiwanese travelers from entering or transiting through the country, citing its adherence to the "one-China" policy, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was ordered by Somali aviation authorities last week and applies to holders of Taiwanese passports. Taiwan has condemned the move, saying it was made under pressure from China, and has demanded that Somalia reverse the ban. The decision comes amid tensions between Taiwan and China, with the two territories having a long-standing dispute over Taiwan's status, and as Taiwan has been strengthening ties with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
01-05-2025
China views potential interactions between the Philippines and Taiwan as support for Taiwanese independence, which could lead to economic retaliation, according to a Chinese academic. The Chinese foreign ministry summoned the Philippines' envoy to Beijing after Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the two navies were considering joint patrols in the Luzon Strait, a statement that was deemed a "negative move" by China.
