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Nuclear neighbors India and Pakistan are a step closer to war. Here's a timeline of how it happened
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — A gun massacre of tourists on April 22 has pushed India and Pakistan a step closer to war, marking the biggest breakdown in relations since 2019. Conflict between India and Pakistan is not rare, with the two countries having periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British India in 1947. What's different about this escalation is the frequency and intensity of strikes and retaliation. Although the U.S. had said it would not step in, it is now offering assistance in "starting constructive talks" between India and Pakistan to avoid future conflicts. But calls for restraint from the international community have yet to make an impact. Here's a timeline of how the latest conflict has unfolded: April 22 Gunmen shoot and kill at least 26 tourists at a Pahalgam resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a major ...
