China was likely watching the Pakistan-India clashes with strong interest, hoping to gain valuable insight into its own weapons being used.

A tense silence settled over India and Pakistan as millions woke Thursday: no more missiles had been fired, schools in most areas had reopened and both sides appeared to be claiming victory.

The recent military engagement over Kashmir by South Asia’s arch enemies saw India deploy its French and US weapons against Pakistan’s new range of sophisticated Chinese arms. In its first battlefield test against Western arms,

Military tensions with India and a worsening water crisis are triggering fears of food shortages in Pakistan, with rising prices.

India and Pakistan have been pushed a step closer to war after a gun massacre of tourists on April 22, their most serious confrontation in decades.

A series of military strikes last week by India and Pakistan brought the nuclear-armed rivals closer to a broader war.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed there were no radiation leaks from any nuclear facilities in Pakistan amid the recent military escalation with India. This clarification follows speculation linking India’s Operation Sindoor to potential nuclear site strikes near Kirana Hills.

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.