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The root cause of the disruption was India’s missile attacks on Pakistani territory, which triggered the emergency grounding of flights.

Pakistani citizens react to Operation Sindoor on social media

Here is what we know about the crisis, and the background behind it.

Here is a round-up of what airlines are doing to avoid flying over the conflict zone.

Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which in response claims to down Indian jets.

India said the strikes hit only “terror camps” and no civilian or military targets. It said it had exercised “considerable restraint” in its target selection.

Russia has expressed its deep concerns over the rising violence between India and Pakistan, and is urging both nations to take measures to prevent further escalation.

Figures show that in the last year alone, 40,000 individuals filed asylum claims after initially entering the UK through legal routes.

Pakistani actress Hania Amir received a wave of love from Indian fans who began using VPNs to access her content after her Instagram was blocked in India.

The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometres (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir.

The United Nations Security Council will hold closed door meetings on Monday in response to a request by Islamabad