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Hafta 536: War drums and fake news with India-Pakistan tensions

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by retired Brigadier Kuldip Singh. In this tense news week, we begin by dissecting India’s Operation Sindoor and strikes on terror camps in Pakistan on May 7. “Neither side, particularly India, wants…

Newslaundry

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire deal

Explosions were reportedly heard in at least three cities in India-controlled Kashmir

Evening Standard

TV Newsance 298: Operation Sindoor and how TV made a joke of war

Early Wednesday morning, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan. As Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling and drone attacks – intercepted by the military – Indian TV channels gave a whole new meaning to the "fog of war".

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Hafta letters: India and Pakistan, diplomatic games, journalist designations

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Newslaundry

Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started?

The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan are a step closer to war – here’s how it happened

A gun massacre of tourists on April 22 has pushed India and Pakistan a step closer to war, marking the biggest breakdown in relations since 2019

The Independent UK

Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here’s what their doctrines say

A full-blown war between India and Pakistan would be the first ever between two nuclear-armed nations.

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India-Pakistan military conflict: what we know so far

Pakistan and India confirm ceasefire has been reached after both countries had exchanged missile attacks

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three military bases inside the country

Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”.

Euronews

Who is Gen Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid India crisis?

Military chief once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan responds

State-run Pakistan Television says retaliatory attacks are underway after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan

The Independent UK

Pakistan says it is committed to Kashmir ceasefire after India accuses it of ‘violations’ – as it happened

The ceasefire had shown signs of collapsing just hours after it was agreed but Islamabad reiterates support for truce

The Guardian - AU

India and Pakistan accuse each other of cross-border attacks on military bases

Claims of missile attacks on targets deep inside both countries marks the steepest escalation in confrontation yet

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan's army spokesman says India has fired missiles at 3 Pakistani air bases

Pakistan’s army spokesman says India has fired missiles at three air bases inside the country, but most of the missiles have been intercepted

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The Independent UK

England could host conclusion of Indian Premier League

The plug was pulled on both the IPL and Pakistan Super League on Friday.

International Business Times

Pakistan Warns Won't De-escalate As Conflict With India Spirals

Pakistan has warned it will "not de-escalate" a spiralling conflict with India, and blamed New Delhi for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to a full-blown war, with the death toll from days of violence crossing 50.

The Independent UK

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

India and Pakistan have continued to exchange fire in the border villages of Indian administered Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of dozens of civilians.

The Independent UK

Pakistan Super League follows Indian Premier League in postponing matches

The PSL had originally moved some of its teams and infrastructure to the United Arab Emirates.

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Newslaundry

Pak used Turkish drones to target India: Govt

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sophia Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh shared details about Pakistan’s drone attacks and Indian response at a press briefing in New Delhi on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

England open to hosting IPL after border hostilities prompt suspension

The ECB is open to hosting the remainder of the IPL in September after escalating tension between India and Pakistan prompted the suspension of the lucrative T20 tournament

Al Jazeera

Who are the armed groups India accuses Pakistan of backing?

What we know about The Resistance Front, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

Evening Standard

Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Newslaundry

Another soldier killed in action in cross-border firing in J&K

Another army soldier has been killed in action during cross-border firing by Pakistani forces along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan accused of launching fresh wave of drone strikes on India

Explosions heard in Indian Kashmir as witnesses say attacks are heavier than those reported on Thursday

The Conversation

India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change

In an unprecedented move, India recently suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism. This was one of a series of escalations between the two countries which now find themselves on the brink of war.

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