A senior French intelligence official has confirmed to CNN that Pakistan shot down an Indian Rafale jet, marking what could be the first known combat loss of the French-made aircraft.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified after Indian air and drone strikes killed at least 31 Pakistani civilians, targeting mosques and residential areas in Muridke, Bahawalpur, and Narowal.

A blast was heard in Pakistan's Lahore city on Thursday, broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness said, a day after Indian strikes on multiple targets in the country and fears of a larger military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

“India forgets that Pakistani nation had the brave sons who always fought for the respect and defence of the motherland by shedding the last drop of their blood,” PM Shehbaz said

Pakistani citizens react to Operation Sindoor on social media

Israel's attack on the airport in Yemen's Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa destroyed terminal buildings and caused $500 million in damage, its director told Huthi media on Wednesday.

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.

The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and fashion hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan fundraiser that this year spotlights the subversive style of Black dandyism.