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UN Chief Condemns Pahalgam Attack Amid Rising Tensions

5/6/2025

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UN chief António Guterres strongly condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, calling for justice and urging India and Pakistan to avoid military escalation. As tensions rise, the Indian Army reported gunfire from Pakistan along the Line of Control. In a parallel effort, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged with Japan's Gen Nakatani to address terrorism and strengthen defense ties amid China's assertive military presence in the Indo-Pacific.

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UN chief António Guterres strongly condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, calling for justice and urging India and Pakistan to avoid military escalation. As tensions rise, the Indian Army reported gunfire from Pakistan along the Line of Control. In a parallel effort, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged with Japan's Gen Nakatani to address terrorism and strengthen defense ties amid China's assertive military presence in the Indo-Pacific.