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07-05-2025
India fired missiles into Pakistani-administered territory in at least five locations, killing at least 19 people and injuring 38 others. India claimed it was targeting infrastructure used by militants linked to a recent attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which Pakistan denied backing. Pakistan's government condemned the strikes as an "act of cowardice" and vowed to respond, with reports suggesting Pakistan's air force shot down two Indian jets and launched retaliatory strikes. The escalation comes amid soaring tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, with both countries expelling diplomats, suspending mutual airspace usage, and halting a key water-sharing treaty.
07-05-2025
India launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, dubbed "Operation Sindoor", in response to a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people. India claims it targeted "terrorist infrastructure" in nine locations, while Pakistan says the strikes hit civilian areas in three locations, killing eight civilians. Pakistan has denied involvement in the April 22 attack and described the strikes as "unprovoked", with its military claiming to have shot down five Indian aircraft and a drone. The tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have been escalating over Kashmir, a region both countries claim, and have prompted calls for restraint from the UN and US.
07-05-2025
India's Defence Ministry announced that its armed forces conducted targeted military strikes against Pakistan and what it calls Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in an operation labeled "Operation Sindoor." The strikes, which targeted nine sites, followed a militant attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people last month. Pakistan responded by saying it was hit with an "act of war" and claimed to have shot down five Indian Air Force jets, while India maintained that its actions were "focused, measured and non-escalatory" and did not target Pakistani military facilities. The situation prompted international concern, with the US, UAE, and UN calling for restraint and de-escalation.
07-05-2025
India launched airstrikes on what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in neighboring Pakistan, targeting areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the eastern Punjab province. Pakistan described the attack as a "blatant act of war" and vowed retaliation, saying it had resulted in civilian casualties, including the death of a child. India claimed its actions were "focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature" and that it had not targeted Pakistani military facilities. The strikes come amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed states following a terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22, which India blames on Pakistan. Pakistan has denied any involvement. The international community, including the US, has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with President Donald Trump expressing hope that the situation would be resolved quickly.
07-05-2025
The US has launched a new round of airstrikes in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile that landed near Israel's Ben-Gurion airport on Sunday, wounding four people and causing flight disruptions. The Houthis vowed to continue attacks on Israeli airports, warning of a "comprehensive aerial blockade." The US military has been conducting daily airstrikes targeting the Houthis since March 15, destroying command-and-control facilities, air defense systems, and advanced weapons manufacturing facilities, and degrading the Houthis' ability to attack US vessels. At least 16 people were wounded in the US airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The US and Israel have condemned the Houthis, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israel would respond to the Houthis and their "Iranian terror masters."
07-05-2025
Dozens have been killed as Pakistan and India exchanged fire in the disputed Kashmir region. India claimed it carried out a "precision strike" on "terrorist camps" in Pakistani-controlled territory, but Pakistan's defence minister said the targets hit were civilian places, not militant camps. At least 26 civilians were killed and 46 injured in the Indian missile attack on Pakistan, while 10 people were killed and 48 injured in Pakistani shelling of Indian Kashmir. Pakistan's Prime Minister called the Indian attack an "act of war" and vowed a "full and strong response." The international community has called for restraint, with the UN secretary-general warning that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations.
07-05-2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors, are at an all-time high following recent violence in Kashmir. India accused Pakistan of harboring militants who killed 26 tourists, prompting India to conduct missile strikes on Pakistan. Pakistan denied the accusation and retaliated with reciprocal measures, including expelling Indian military advisers and putting on hold diplomatic relations. The two countries have a decades-long history of hostility, having fought several wars and skirmishes since independence from Britain in 1947. The mistrust between them has grown over the years, with little diplomatic effort to bridge the gap, raising concerns of a potential flashpoint with severe consequences.
07-05-2025
China has urged restraint as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated with India's military strikes on alleged terrorist camps inside Pakistan. The Chinese foreign ministry expressed "regret" over India's action and "concerns" over the rising tensions, calling on both countries to prioritise peace and stability, and avoid further complicating the situation.
07-05-2025
A senior Israeli defense official stated that President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East is a "window of opportunity" to secure a hostage deal, and if no deal is reached, Israel will launch a new military operation in the Gaza Strip, dubbed Operation 'Gideon Chariots', with the goal of taking over the entire Gaza Strip. Israel has called up tens of thousands of reserve troops and plans to remain in captured territory, rather than withdrawing after the operation is complete. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum criticized the plan, saying it prioritizes territories over freeing hostages, with over 70% of Israelis opposing military prioritization over hostages. Trump's visit is seen as a last chance for hostage negotiations, with Qatar, which has been involved in ceasefire efforts, criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on the conflict, saying they "fall short of the most basic standards of political and moral responsibility."
07-05-2025
The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Yemen's main airport in Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthis, "fully disabling" it. The strikes targeted civilian planes, the departures hall, the runway, and a military air base, with at least three people killed. The attack comes two days after the Houthis fired a missile near Israel's main airport, prompting a warning from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that anyone targeting Israel would be held "accountable". The Houthis vowed to respond, with a member of their top political body saying "the response is coming, and Netanyahu must prepare his resignation". Israel also struck power stations and a cement factory in Sanaa, alleging the Houthis were using the airport to transfer weapons and operatives.
07-05-2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza would be "entirely destroyed" and its inhabitants would "start to leave in great numbers" to third countries if Israel achieves a victory. The Israeli plan to seize control of Gaza has sparked concerns, but residents say it will not change the dire humanitarian situation, with the UN's World Food Program having depleted its food stocks due to Israel's blockade. Residents reported cases of malnutrition and starvation, with one resident's four-month-old baby dying from malnutrition and medicine shortages. Israeli officials have denied a hunger crisis, blaming Hamas for stealing humanitarian aid, which Hamas denies. The UN estimates that 69% of Gaza has been incorporated into Israel's buffer zones or is subject to evacuation orders.
07-05-2025
Israel's military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, disabling the country's international airport in Sanaa and striking several power plants. The strikes came in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike on Israel's main airport near Tel Aviv, which briefly halted flights and commuter traffic. The Houthis have targeted Israel throughout the war in Gaza in solidarity with Palestinians, and Israel has repeatedly struck against the rebels in Yemen. The US military did not participate in Tuesday's airstrikes, but has launched its own campaign of airstrikes against the Houthis since March 15.
07-05-2025
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) issued a message on social media urging everyone around Yemen's Sana'a International Airport to evacuate immediately, warning that failure to do so would expose them to danger. The warning came after Israel struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis that landed near Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport. Eyewitnesses reported four strikes in the capital city on Tuesday, and the Houthis accused the US of carrying out joint strikes with Israel, which the US denied.
07-05-2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza must be "entirely destroyed" and Palestinians forced to leave for other countries, although his comments do not represent the official Israeli government policy. Smotrich's statement came during a conference on Jewish settlements in the West Bank, where he also claimed that within a year, Israel would declare victory in Gaza and civilians would be sent to a humanitarian zone before leaving for third countries. The Israeli government had previously approved a plan to take over Gaza and control it for an undefined period, with the goal of rooting out Hamas control and preventing the distribution of humanitarian aid to the militant group.
