by Adam Israel in Politics

Intense fighting erupted between Indian and Pakistani soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, resulting in at least five civilian deaths in Pakistan and two in India. The clashes, involving artillery, mortars, and gunfire, followed an attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which India blamed on Pakistan. India subsequently conducted airstrikes in Pakistan, and both countries have accused each other of further attacks involving drones and missiles. Tens of thousands of civilians have been evacuated from border areas, and schools and airports have been closed. The conflict has also impacted sporting events, with the Indian Premier League suspended, and the Indian stock market experiencing a significant drop. Despite international calls for de-escalation, US Vice President JD Vance stated that a potential war between India and Pakistan would be "none of our business."