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'Nuclear powers close to war' India and Pakistan spark WW3 fears with strikes
- On May 6, 2025, India launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory, targeting alleged terrorist sites linked to an April 22 terror attack in Kashmir.
- The strikes followed a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, which India blamed on Pakistan, while Islamabad denied involvement, worsening bilateral tensions.
- Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Indian military sites, resulting in ongoing exchanges of fire and heightened conflict along the border.
- India and Pakistan each possess nuclear arsenals, with around 150 and 165 warheads respectively, raising fears of potential nuclear escalation amid escalating hostilities.
- The crisis prompted urgent international calls for restraint, mediation efforts, and diplomatic engagement to prevent further deterioration and possible all-out war.
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Pakistan warns of nuclear war with India
Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a critical point following a series of military engagements and provocative rhetoric, raising global concerns about the potential for nuclear conflict. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has warned that the threat of nuclear war is “clear and present,” citing India’s alleged aggressive actions as a catalyst for […]
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