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India and Pakistan continue to hit each other with drones and missiles
The government of India in its May 8 briefing said that Pakistan had launched missiles and drones against its military installations across North India which were all intercepted by its integrated air defence grid on the night of May 7.
Pakistan stocks tumble nearly 10% in four days amid rising India tensions
Pakistani stocks have suffered a steep decline, with the KSE-100 Index dropping 9.7% over the past four sessions, as escalating military tensions with India rattled investors.
Green hydrogen rollout in India slowed by cost gap with grey hydrogen
India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission has outlined a plan to establish the country as a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen.
India may have lost its most advanced fighter in strikes against Pakistan
While it is unclear exactly how many of the 36 Rafale airframes IAF operates were part of Operation Sindoor or were lost during or after it, unverified images on social media show a mostly intact tail fin segment bearing the markings of the IAF.
Pakistan lacks fiscal space for war with India
Pakistan has asserted its right to retaliate following India’s missile strikes on nine locations in its territory and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, but analysts at Moody’s believe Islamabad lacks the financial capacity for any military action.
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History suggests US and Russia can shape peace between India and Pakistan
India’s military action under Operation Sindoor, targeting sites inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Pakistan’s own territory, has triggered a familiar cycle of tension between the two nuclear neighbours.
After Operation Sindoor, signs of escalation in the air between India and Pakistan
No Indian authourties have responded to media inquiries about any aircraft or equipment losses during or after Operation Sindoor. Several images show the wreckage of what is likely external fuel tanks jettisoned during flight.
Pakistan Peoples Party slams Indian strikes, warns of retaliation, informs UNSC of intent
The “UNSC has been informed that Pakistan reserves the right to respond appropriately to this aggression at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with its right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter”.
India to halt cross-border water flow, Modi says, as tensions with Pakistan continue to rise
Modi's declaration follows a deadly attack last month on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 dead. New Delhi blames Pakistan-based groups for orchestrating the assault, after terrorist groups in Pakistan claimed responsibility.
Pakistan says a military response is 'under way' following Indian airstrike with Indian jets shot down
Pakistan’s armed forces say their response is currently under way following an overnight Indian airstrike. Military sources in Islamabad have confirmed that at least two Indian aircraft were shot down.
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UPDATED: Tensions soar as India launches missile strikes on Pakistan targets, Islamabad claims Indian jets shot down
Islamabad meanwhile says it will now choose how and when to respond after a series of missile strikes reportedly hit locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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COMMENT: Trump’s tariff drive hits emerging markets as growth and inflation forecasts slide – Oxford Economics
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies are already casting a long shadow over emerging market economies, with analysts cutting growth forecasts and warning of prolonged investment uncertainty and policy disruption.
Global press freedom indicator slips – Statista
This year's World Press Freedom Index highlights the economic situation of journalists and media organizations being a major risk to press freedom.
Pakistan airspace closure impacts around 600 Indian flights
Pakistan's airspace closure, in force since April 24, has significantly disrupted international flight operations for Indian carriers, primarily Air India and IndiGo.
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After Pahalgam attack, war clouds hover over the Indian subcontinent
Though no formal announcement or declaration of war has followed, the gravity of the situation is unmistakable. The backdrop is a brazen terror assault in India’s Pahalgam region of its Jammu and Kashmir state that killed 25 Indians and 1 Nepali.
Record gold prices to hit sales volume of Indian jewellery retailers
Gold prices in India have been on a steady uptrend for months, recently touching record highs driven by the US-China trade tensions, a weakening US dollar and rising investor appetite for safe-haven assets.
BRICS seeks new global alignment at Rio ministerial summit
The expanded BRICS alliance has emerged as a potent diplomatic force at its foreign ministers’ summit in Rio de Janeiro on April 28 ahead of the July meeting.
Global military spending surges to $2.7 trillion – Statista
Global military spending hit $2.7 trillion last year, according to the latest data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Statista reports.
Japanese official warns of wider Asian security impact of Trump tariffs
Former defence minister Itsunori Onodera, speaking in Washington at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, expressed particular concern about the potential impact on Southeast Asia.