Following a significant breach of the ceasefire by the Iranian regime, the Israel Defense Force announced it would retaliate with force, with the Defense Minister ordering intense strikes. Despite the agreed-upon truce, a series of attacks occurred between the two nations, with Tehran launching missiles and Israel conducting airstrikes. This followed earlier military actions by Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear program, which led to the U.S. entering the war. The conflict ultimately concluded in a ceasefire which was quickly violated.
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Amidst a fragile ceasefire following recent military escalations, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to engage in peace talks with India. This offer, however, is contingent upon addressing the Kashmir issue, a condition consistently rejected by India. The ceasefire extension, initially agreed upon May 10th and subsequently extended to May 18th, followed intense cross-border strikes. Despite the agreement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire shortly after its implementation. High-ranking Pakistani officials accompanied Sharif during his announcement at Kamra air base.
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Following a short-lived ceasefire proposed by Pakistan, multiple explosions rocked Srinagar after a renewed attack involving Pakistani drones across multiple Indian border regions. Drones were sighted and intercepted in Jammu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab, prompting blackouts in several areas. While the explosions in Srinagar caused concern, no significant damage or casualties have been reported due to the swift action of Indian defense systems. This escalation follows a recent major terrorist attack in India, further intensifying tensions between the two nations.
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Reports of ceasefire violations emerged swiftly after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement, casting a shadow over the hard-won truce. The agreement, brokered amidst intense international pressure, seemed to crumble almost immediately, with numerous accounts detailing violations originating from the Pakistani side.
Within hours of the announcement, multiple cities in Indian-administered Kashmir, already heavily impacted by days of conflict, experienced a resurgence of hostilities. Authorities, residents, and independent journalists confirmed hearing explosions and witnessing projectile launches and flashes in the night sky, echoing the violence of the preceding days. This immediate breach of the agreed-upon ceasefire ignited widespread anger and frustration, particularly given the fragile nature of the peace deal and the devastating impact of the earlier fighting.… Continue reading
Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan initiated cross-border firing along both the Line of Control and, exceptionally, the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pargawal sector. This escalation, marking the sixth consecutive day of ceasefire violations, comes amid plummeting India-Pakistan relations. India has retaliated to the attacks, and the situation is further complicated by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and other bilateral agreements. The UN Secretary-General has condemned the attack and urged both nations to avoid further escalation.
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Pakistani Army troops initiated small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC), prompting a swift and effective response from the Indian Army. This ceasefire violation follows heightened tensions stemming from the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians. The incident occurred hours before the Indian Army chief’s scheduled visit to Kashmir to assess the situation and review recent ceasefire violations. India has already taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats.
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Since its March 25th implementation, Russia has breached the partial ceasefire protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over 30 times, according to Ukrainian officials. These attacks, reported to international partners, have damaged critical infrastructure in multiple oblasts. Despite this ongoing aggression, Ukraine continues to advocate for a comprehensive ceasefire contingent upon reciprocal action from Russia. The ceasefire, initially proposed during a March 18th call between Presidents Putin and Trump, also included a maritime truce dependent on sanctions relief.
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In the month following Ukraine’s unconditional acceptance of a US-proposed ceasefire on March 11th, Russia launched a relentless assault, firing nearly 70 missiles, over 2,200 Shahed drones, and more than 6,000 guided aerial bombs. This escalation, rejecting peace proposals, underscores Russia’s continued commitment to war and its disregard for civilian lives. International condemnation, including from French President Macron and former US President Trump, followed the attacks, highlighting Russia’s obstruction of peace efforts. The Ukrainian government urges increased international pressure on Russia to compel a genuine commitment to peace.
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Russia’s Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the informal moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure is no longer binding due to alleged Ukrainian violations. Peskov cited Ukrainian military actions targeting Russian energy facilities as evidence of this breach, claiming a loss of control by Kyiv’s leadership. This announcement followed Russia’s own large-scale drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and accusations of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The conflicting claims highlight the ongoing tension and escalation of the conflict.
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Despite a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and the U.S., brokered by President Trump to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy and infrastructure, Russia launched 40 drone strikes on civilian targets within an hour of the call’s conclusion. These attacks, which included a hospital and energy substation, prompted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to declare the ceasefire immediately ineffective. Zelenskyy further warned that Ukraine would retaliate against any further violations of the agreement.
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