The Latest Breaking News from Kashmir

Who are the militant groups India says it targeted in Pakistan strikes?

New Delhi accuses Islamabad of harbouring armed groups responsible for carrying out attacks on its territory

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

World leaders express concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan

Pakistan supporters also gathered outside the High Commission of India in London calling for peace between the two countries.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Pakistan claims it downed Indian Rafale jets amid deadly cross-border escalation

Pakistan says it shot down three Rafale jets in retaliatory strike, marking what could be first combat loss of French-made aircraft

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

‘Everyone lives in fear’: trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

‘We want peace’: Protesters gather in London against India’s airstrikes on Pakistani Kashmir

Protesters gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London on 7 May to demonstrate over missile strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

What are India and Pakistan’s military and nuclear capabilities?

India and Pakistan are major defence spenders. Al Jazeera breaks down their nuclear and conventional military strength.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes

Pakistan’s military says at least 31 civilians killed and 46 others wounded in India’s attacks.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

‘No winners’ from further military escalation in Kashmir, warns Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said growing tensions in the region would be ‘worrying’ for Indian and Pakistani communities in Scotland.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Pakistan Warns Will 'Avenge' Deaths From Indian Strikes

Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, signalling an imminent escalation in the worst violence in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

India conducts mock drills across country during escalating tensions with Pakistan

India conducted mock drills across the country on Wednesday (7 May) after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people on 22 April.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025