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Tensions have intensified between India and Pakistan following reported Pakistani drone attacks from Kashmir to Rajasthan. India claims to have downed a Pakistani F-16 and activated its S-400 defense system. Explosions were heard across several border areas. Blackouts have been enforced in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. An IPL match in Dharamshala was suspended. Authorities urge citizens to remain indoors amid rising fears of a potential conflict.

The United States has called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate rising tensions following a recent terror attack. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke separately with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging dialogue and restraint. Rubio demanded Pakistan take firm action against terrorist groups and expressed sorrow over reported civilian casualties, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in South Asia.

Nepal strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which killed a Nepali citizen and several others. The government expressed solidarity with India and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. Assuring that Nepali territory won't be used for hostile acts, Nepal urged India and Pakistan to pursue diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation and ensure regional peace and stability.

India launched airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, killing seven civilians, including two children. The action was a response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan condemned the strikes and vowed retaliation. Flights in northern India were disrupted. Global powers, including the U.S. and U.N., urged both nations to de-escalate tensions and pursue peace.

President Donald Trump's executive order declaring English as the official U.S. language has sparked outrage, potentially ending interpreter services in federally funded institutions. Critics warn this move threatens the lives of 68 million LEP Americans, particularly in healthcare settings. The policy is seen as discriminatory, reinforcing nationalist sentiments and erasing linguistic diversity. Legal challenges are underway, with advocates urging protections for language access rights.

A White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a heated argument over a rare minerals deal. The talks, aimed at securing U.S. access to Ukraine’s resources, collapsed after Zelenskyy raised Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, prompting Trump to accuse him of disrespecting the U.S. and “gambling with World War III.” Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for a “propaganda tour.” Despite the tension, Zelenskyy thanked America on social media, while European leaders voiced support for Ukraine. The failed meeting highlights growing U.S.-Ukraine tensions amid Trump’s push for direct talks with Russia.