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UN Chief Urges Peace as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate

5/6/2025

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UN chief António Guterres condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, calling for peace between India and Pakistan. Tensions soared as the Pakistani army breached the ceasefire, prompting India to respond forcefully. Amidst the turmoil, Iran's foreign minister sought to mediate, while India retaliated by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, heightening the stakes.

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UN chief António Guterres condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, calling for peace between India and Pakistan. Tensions soared as the Pakistani army breached the ceasefire, prompting India to respond forcefully. Amidst the turmoil, Iran's foreign minister sought to mediate, while India retaliated by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, heightening the stakes.