#military-escalation

#military-escalation

In May after four days of fighting with Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared any future act of terror will be treated as an act of war by his government. New Delhi had blamed Islamabad for an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir's Pahalgam in April that killed 25 tourists. Islamabad denied India's allegations, but in early May, India launched aerial attacks deep inside Pakistani territory, sparking a brief but intense air war in which the South Asian neighbours bombed each other's military bases.

Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians. Israel says it's returned to the Gaza ceasefire after launching a wave of air strikes on Sunday, killing more than 40 Palestinians. It blamed Hamas for the breach, saying its fighters were responsible for an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. Hamas denies breaking the ceasefire. The violence was a reminder for Palestinians that Israel is willing to suspend peace, and unleash its firepower, whenever it sees fit.

An overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi has ignited a raging fire, as the two countries traded strikes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months.

"Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet has stated that Thailand attacked Cambodian army positions at Prasat Ta Moan Thom and Prasat Ta Krabey in Oddar Meanchey province."

"Despite military tensions, the rescheduled ICC tournaments will still see India and Pakistan clash, emphasizing cricket's unifying spirit amidst geopolitical issues."

President Trump left the G-7 summit earlier than planned, citing rising tensions in the Middle East, an issue dominating discussions among world leaders.