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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
India launches strikes on Pakistan after terrorist attack
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways India launched missile strikes on nine alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan early Wednesday morning. The attacks follow in the wake of contentious territorial, political and religious disputes between India and Pakistan that began with the partition of India in 1947 and most recently escalated with an attack by a Kashmiri rebel cell last month that killed more than 20 Indian citizens. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told media on Wednesday morning that Indian intelligence had discerned that further Pakistani strikes were imminent and that India was only 'exercis(ing) its right to respond and pre-empt as well as deter ... more cross-border attacks' in Wednesday morning's strikes, which they have titled Operation Sindoor. Pakistani officials condemned the airstrikes, claiming they violated international laws and norms. 'The government, armed forces and people of Pakistan stand united in the face of Indian aggression,' Islamabad declared in a statement. 'They will always act with iron resolve to protect and preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.' Islamabad denied Indian assertions that only terrorist targets had been struck. An army soldier stands guard on the rooftop of a mosque building damaged by a suspected Indian missile attack near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan controlled Kashmir, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. | M.D. Mughal India and Pakistan have fought three wars since they divided in 1947. Two of those conflicts trace back to disputes over Kashmir, which is divided into Indian-administered and Pakistan-administered regions. Civilians dead, mosques destroyed in Pakistan; Pakistan shoots down Indian aircraft in return Indian officials bombed targets across Punjab and Kashmir, killing at least 31 and wounding 46, according to Pakistani reports. Pakistan reported that it shot down Indian fighter jets and drones. Pakistan has not shared evidence and Indian foreign ministry officials have called such reports disinformation. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to respond to the attacks. He again claimed that Pakistan was completely unconnected to the attack on Kashmir last week. President Donald Trump responds to India-Pakistan fighting In the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump told reporters he hoped to tamp down fighting in the region. 'I want to see it stop. And if I can do anything to help, I will be there,' he said.
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
India and Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal Compared
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, fears of nuclear conflict are mounting as both nations possess nearly 200 nuclear warheads and continue to modernize their arsenals. India, which has long adhered to a No First Use (NFU) policy, has recently signaled possible reconsideration, while Pakistan, which has no such policy, maintains the right to strike first. Why It Matters Concerns about the potential for a nuclear exchange have intensified following a sharp uptick in hostilities. Last month, gunmen killed 26 people—mostly Indian tourists—in Indian-controlled Kashmir. In response, India launched airstrikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, claiming they were militant staging grounds. Pakistan said the strikes hit civilian areas and has issued an ultimatum, warning of further action unless Indian operations cease. A Pakistani-made Shaheen-III missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads is displayed during a military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2022. A Pakistani-made Shaheen-III missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads is displayed during a military parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2022. Anjum Naveed/AP Photo What To Know India has about 172 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan possesses roughly 170, according to the Arms Control Association. Despite their similar numbers, the countries diverge in nuclear doctrine. India publicly maintains an NFU doctrine, pledging to use nuclear weapons only in retaliation. However, recent rhetoric from Indian leadership has hinted at revisiting that stance. Pakistan has never adopted a similar policy and reserves the option of preemptive use. Tactical Capabilities India holds the advantage in missile range and strategic deterrence. Its Agni-V ballistic missile can reach up to 8,000 kilometers, enabling strikes deep into enemy territory. Pakistan's longest-range missile under development, the Shaheen III, has a reach of about 2,750 kilometers. Pakistan also deploys tactical nuclear weapons, including the Nasr (Hatf-9), a short-range missile with a 70-kilometer range designed for battlefield use. Military Strength India outpaces Pakistan in active military personnel: 1.24 million in the army, 149,000 in the air force, and 75,500 in the navy. Pakistan has about 560,000 army troops, 70,000 in the air force, and 30,000 in its navy. India also operates a 13,350-strong coast guard. Soldiers stand guard at a mosque damaged by a suspected Indian missile attack near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. Soldiers stand guard at a mosque damaged by a suspected Indian missile attack near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. M.D. Mughal/AP Photo What People Are Saying Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned: "If India backs down, we'll definitely wrap up these are not hostile acts—we are just defending our territory." India's Defense Ministry, in a statement: "Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistan military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution." U.S. President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office: "They have been fighting for many, many decades, and centuries if you really think about it. I just hope it ends very quickly." What Happens Next With both nations refusing to back down, the risk of further escalation remains high. Diplomatic efforts will likely intensify in the coming days, but experts warn that without de-escalation, even a limited conflict could spiral into a devastating nuclear confrontation.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge American TV star delights staff after popping in to Glasgow restaurant for a visit
The actor wasn't the only massive name to be spotted in Scotland STAR STRUCK Huge American TV star delights staff after popping in to Glasgow restaurant for a visit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) US sitcom favourite Neil Patrick Harris surprised punters in a popular ramen bar. The How I Met Your Mother star, 51, was spotted over the weekend in Maki & Ramen on Glasgow's trendy Byres Road. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Sitcom star Neil Patrick Harris was spotted in a popular city restaurant Credit: Maki & Ramen / Instagram Thrilled staff at the Japanese diner branded the actor "legendary" after he posed for pics. The silver fox was all smiles and donned a trendy leather jacket alongside a fan draped in a traditional kimono. An online post reads: "What a privilege to welcome Neil Patrick Harris to Maki & Ramen Byres Road over the weekend." And the star-studded snap has racked up hundreds of likes and comments. One follower wrote: "That's awesome." Another added: "I so wish I was there." A third sobbed: "So sad I wasn't there today." While one said: "Oh my god, what a legend." Neil is a popular American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and shot to fame playing the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. Danny Dyer risks cop probe after he reveals weapon he keeps at home for protection - and how he gave one as gift to Dani The Golden Globe nominated performer also played Count Olaf in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events. Elsewhere, David Beckham was spotted in Scotland days after his lively birthday weekend. The football legend shared a heartfelt message to his eldest son Brooklyn after he failed to attend his dad's star-studded 50th birthday celebrations. The former England captain posted a photo from a fishing trip north of the border with his younger sons, Romeo and Cruz.
