Early Saturday, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan reached a critical point with Pakistan alleging that India launched air-to-surface missile attacks on at least three of its air bases, including one near Islamabad. Pakistan subsequently claimed to have retaliated by targeting Indian air bases and a missile storage facility. This exchange of strikes represents a considerable escalation of the conflict, which began Wednesday, between the two nuclear-armed nations. The attacks involved significant explosions, with witnesses reporting large fireballs. The Pakistani military warned of further action, expressing concerns about a potential regional war.
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Following alleged Indian missile strikes on three Pakistani air bases, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes on multiple targets across India, utilizing Fateh missiles to hit over 25 military sites. These strikes reportedly targeted airbases and weapons depots in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan’s military subsequently called for dialogue and de-escalation, despite the significant escalation of the conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. The G7 nations have urged both countries to exercise maximum restraint and pursue peaceful resolutions through direct dialogue.
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Multiple explosions rocked Rawalpindi and Lahore on Friday night. Near Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase, two blasts, reportedly a foiled missile strike, prompted a significant security response. Authorities secured the area following the incident. Simultaneous explosions in Lahore are under investigation. These events follow recent heightened tensions between Pakistan and India.
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Following reports in Dagens Nyheter regarding “sensitive” photos from his Grindr account, Dan Eliasson Thyberg withdrew his acceptance of the National Security Advisor position. He acknowledged failing to disclose the photos to the government. Deputy National Security Adviser Annika Brändström will temporarily assume the role while a new recruitment process commences. This marks the second instance of a Swedish National Security Advisor leaving under unusual circumstances.
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In occupied Melitopol, a statue of Joseph Stalin was erected by the Communist Party of Russia on Victory Day, May 8th, with a plaque crediting him for Soviet victory in World War II. The unveiling, attended by Russian officials and students, occurred amidst a broader resurgence of Stalinist imagery in Russia. This action is particularly controversial given Stalin’s brutal legacy in Ukraine, including the Holodomor and widespread repression. The monument’s erection thus highlights the ongoing conflict’s complex historical context and the Kremlin’s manipulation of historical narratives.
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Following a recent terrorist attack, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, prompting Pakistan to seek World Bank intervention. World Bank President Ajay Banga clarified the institution’s role is solely that of a facilitator in this bilateral dispute, rejecting speculation of direct intervention. India maintains that Pakistan has repeatedly violated the treaty, necessitating the suspension. The treaty, signed in 1960, governs the distribution of Indus River waters between the two nations.
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During his first Brussels visit, Chancellor Merz urged Russia to commence genuine peace talks and a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, threatening further sanctions with US and EU partners if Russia fails to comply. This follows a call for a 30-day truce, discussed with President Trump, and consultations with President Zelenskyy, who reported agreement on several key issues. Merz emphasized the need for a lasting truce enabling a peace treaty. The threat of intensified sanctions underscores the international pressure on Russia to end the conflict.
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Following Indian missile strikes on Pakistani territory, Pakistan claimed that Chinese J-10C jets assisted in repelling the attack, a claim the Chinese foreign ministry denied. The ministry stated unfamiliarity with the matter, despite China being Pakistan’s largest arms supplier. This response contrasts sharply with Pakistan’s assertion of Chinese involvement and prior notification to Beijing. China ultimately reiterated its call for de-escalation between India and Pakistan.
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Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google for altering the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America” on its US Maps platform, following a US House bill—backed largely by Republicans—to officially rename the body of water. Mexico contends that the US name change only applies to US territorial waters, not the entire gulf. The lawsuit follows earlier warnings to Google, and highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations stemming from previous US policies. Mexico’s legal action underscores its rejection of the unilateral renaming effort.
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