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Tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan are rapidly escalating, as Pakistan’s defense chief warned of a “clear and present” threat of nuclear war.

India launched a powerful airstrike campaign dubbed Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, striking nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack on Hindu tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued emergency directives on Monday ordering civil defense drills across key northern states, including the volatile Jammu and Kashmir region and territories bordering Pakistan. The move follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed dozens of tourists and has reignited hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Apple posted its highest March-quarter revenue in over two years, hitting $95 billion, as consumers rushed to buy devices ahead of new U.S. tariffs. The revenue spike, a five percent year-over-year increase, reflects growing economic uncertainty tied to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war under President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

The United States is on the verge of finalizing a significant trade agreement with India, signaling a strategic pivot away from China.

The U.S. State Department urged India and Pakistan on Sunday to work toward a "responsible solution" following a deadly Islamist militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Vice President JD Vance announced that the United States and India have made "very good" progress in their trade negotiations.

India has officially committed to pursuing trade liberalization with the United States, with high-level talks set to begin this month and continue in person by May. Indian Trade Secretary Sunil Barthwal confirmed the move on Tuesday, marking a key step in negotiations that began during President Donald Trump's 2020 meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American YouTuber known for his adventurous content, has been arrested after illegally attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island, India.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) warned on Monday that China and India could interfere in next month’s snap election to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CSIS Deputy Director of Operations Vanessa Lloyd stated that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is “highly likely to use A.I.-enabled tools to attempt to interfere with Canada’s democratic process in this current election,” according to Reuters.