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Pakistan says it has launched military offensive against India, experts fear nuclear escalation

Pakistan's military said the prime minister had called a meeting of the National Command Authority, a top body of civilian and military officials, which oversees decisions on its nuclear arsenal.

MAY 10, 2025|ByREUTERS

A paramilitary trooper mans a gun atop a vehicle as he keeps guard during a media tour of the Karachi Port, Pakistan, May 9, 2025.

The Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen seized by Somali pirates, which was intercepted by the Indian Navy, is pictured at sea, in this handout photo released on March 16, 2024.

Indian Navy rescues Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by pirates

The fishing vessel, Al-Kambar 786, was southwest of the Yemeni island of Socotra on March 28 when it was reported to have been boarded by pirates.

MARCH 30, 2024|ByREUTERS

Hijacked ship MV Ruen freed, 35 Somali pirates detained

The hijacking of the Ruen was the first successful takeover of a vessel involving Somali pirates since 2017 when an international crackdown stopped seizures in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.

MARCH 16, 2024|ByREUTERS

The domes of the Taj Mahal hotel are seen in front of the Arabian Sea in Mumbai December 22, 2008.

India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea

The ship sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on the evening of January 4, the Indian navy statement said.

JANUARY 5, 2024|ByREUTERS

India arrests six Pakistani nationals with heroin in the Arabian Sea

Indian officials seized millions of dollars worth of drugs from a Pakistani fishing boat.

OCTOBER 8, 2022

ByREUTERS

India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel

Rumors that the deal with Rafael to buy 8,000 Spike missiles was cancelled first surfaced in November.

JANUARY 2, 2018

ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Israel and India marked 25 years of diplomatic ties in 2017.