India-Pakistan Ceasefire Collapses Amid New Attacks

A newly brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan, mediated by the US following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, collapsed within hours as India accused Pakistan of shelling and drone attacks across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, causing blackouts and air raid sirens. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned Pakistan's actions and warned of a decisive military response to any further violations. India claims to have conducted proportional retaliation and neutralized Pakistani drones, while signaling that future terror attacks will be treated as acts of war. Pakistan, meanwhile, shut down its airspace during the crisis amid prior accusations of using civilian flights as shields in military operations. China has publicly reaffirmed its support for Pakistan, raising concerns about shifting regional alignments. The situation remains highly volatile with both sides exchanging accusations and military actions, drawing international attention to prevent further escalation.