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India-Pakistan clashes: what we know

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

Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashes

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

How world leaders react to Indian strikes in Pakistan after Kashmir attack

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

What were the targets India says it destroyed in Pakistan?

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 urges India and Pakistan to exercise restraint

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.

Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff

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.

UN to hold ‘closed’ consultations on India-Pakistan tensions

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

Lavrov speaks with Pakistan on India tensions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has discussed the escalation of tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi in a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

CAVA Men’s Nations League relocated to Uzbekistan amid Pakistan-India tensions

CAVA shifts Men’s Nations League to Uzbekistan over security concerns tied to Pakistan-India tensions, dates remain unchanged.

Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff

Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir.

India-Pakistan tensions hit tourism in Kashmiri valley

Hotels are empty and roads deserted at the start of what is normally peak tourist season amidst the towering peaks and lush valleys of Pakistan's Kashmir valley, as the threat of attack from India looms.

India claims Pakistan broke ceasefire again – media

Gunfire has been exchanged in Jammu and Kashmir as New Delhi reports violations along the de facto border