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India and Pakistan’s Air Battle Is Over. Their Water War Has Begun.
Though the two neighbors declared a cease-fire this month, a crucial water-sharing treaty remains at risk.
200 Miles of Sublime Pain on a Hindu Pilgrimage in Pakistan
In 113-degree heat, thousands of Hindus in Pakistan make a grueling trek that is an act of spiritual devotion and cultural preservation in a Muslim-majority country.
School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students
The vehicle was carrying dozens of children to a military-run school in southwestern Balochistan Province, a region long roiled by rebel activity.
China’s Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash
The reported success of Chinese-made fighter jets and air-to-air missiles in the conflict has fed nationalist pride in China, and has renewed warnings to Taiwan.
Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open
The two adversaries have spent the week since the end of the military confrontation making the case that they emerged victorious.
Why There’s No Battlefield Solution to India’s Perpetual Pakistan Problem
This month’s violent escalation reminded the world how India’s gradual rise can be hindered by the troublesome country next door.
India Is Accused of Inhumane Deportation of Rohingya Refugees
The allegations, which include being pushed into the sea off Myanmar with only life jackets, have prompted a call from the United Nations for an investigation.
How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War
During the conflict between India and Pakistan, even some long-trusted outlets reported unverified information and fabricated stories.
Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity
As Pakistan declares victory, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.