Global News Podcast Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
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May 11, 2025 
In this discussion, Frank Gardner, BBC's security correspondent in Ukraine, unpacks the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India as both nations exchange accusations over a ceasefire violation. He highlights the consequences of the fragile peace in Kashmir and the potential for renewed conflict. Gardner also connects these tensions to the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine, emphasizing the urgency of international response amidst rising hostilities globally. The conversation offers a lens into the intricate web of contemporary conflicts and their intertwined narratives.
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Fragile Ceasefire in Kashmir
- Ceasefire agreements between India and Pakistan are fragile and violations can restart hostilities quickly.
- Information on attacks often comes in reports of explosions, sightings of drones, and blackouts as precautionary measures.
Underlying Tensions Threaten Ceasefire
- Explosions and drone sightings indicate the ceasefire is under severe pressure from the start.
- Ongoing unresolved disputes over Kashmir, water treaties, and militant accusations threaten peace talks.
Reunion of Adopted Son and Mother
- Mark was reunited with his biological mother, Lynn, decades after being forcibly separated at birth.
- His discovery of her involved searching official records with clues from adoption papers.