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Trump's Lunch Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Between India and Pakistan

7/21/2025

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President Trump's lunch with Pakistan's military chief, Asim Munir, has ignited diplomatic tensions with India, heightening fears that US arms could be turned against them. In response, India is reassessing its relationship with China, as the recent conflicts with Pakistan strain US-India ties, creating a complex web of geopolitical challenges.

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President Trump's lunch with Pakistan's military chief, Asim Munir, has ignited diplomatic tensions with India, heightening fears that US arms could be turned against them. In response, India is reassessing its relationship with China, as the recent conflicts with Pakistan strain US-India ties, creating a complex web of geopolitical challenges.