Pakistan has shot down an Indian spy drone along their disputed border in Kashmir, its army said on Tuesday, as tension flares over an attack by militants last week that killed 26 people.
The unmanned drone breached the so-called Line of Control that divides Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistani-run territory, Pakistan’s state-run television channel quoted security personnel as saying.
Both sides have shot down small drones in the past, with the devices often used for surveillance at the border. But the latest incident comes as relations deteriorate rapidly, after India accused Pakistan of backing an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The violence on April 22 was the deadliest attack on civilians in the region in years.
India retaliated by telling Pakistani visa-holders to leave the country, closing a border crossing, expelling diplomats and suspending a water-sharing treaty. Pakistan said on Tuesday that it was preparing legal action in the water dispute, including a possible case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made a bid for calm by speaking separately to India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. Mr Guterres said a conflict could have “tragic consequences”, while Mr Sharif said the UN chief should “counsel India” to show restraint.
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have been working to prevent conflict. Iran has already offered to mediate and Riyadh has said it was trying to “prevent an escalation”.
Pakistan's state radio broadcaster reported that the country's military shot down the Indian “quadcopter” in the Manawar sector of the Bhimber area.
The aircraft breached Pakistani air space and was attempting to conduct surveillance, the Radio Pakistan report said. It did not say when the incident happened.
There was no comment on the drone from New Delhi, but the Indian army said both sides exchanged fire for a fifth straight night along the Line of Control, a heavily fortified zone of high-altitude Himalayan outposts.
Muslim-majority Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since they gained independence from British occupation in 1947. Both countries claim the region in full. Militants in Indian-run territory have waged an insurgency since 1989, seeking independence or to join Pakistan.
The UN has urged India and Pakistan to show “maximum restraint” in their latest dispute. Both countries have exchanged diplomatic criticism and expelled citizens, while a border crossing was closed after the April 22 attack.
On Tuesday, Pakistan's Defence Minister warned of the possibility of war. “If something has to happen, it will happen in two or three days,” Khawaja Asif told Pakistani media outlet Geo News. “There is an immediate threat.”
US President Donald Trump has played down the tension, saying on Friday that the dispute will get “figured out, one way or another”.
Haircare resolutions 2021
From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.
1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'
You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.
2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'
Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.
3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’
Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
if you go
The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct from the UAE to Seoul from Dh3,775 return, including taxes
The package
Ski Safari offers a seven-night ski package to Korea, including five nights at the Dragon Valley Hotel in Yongpyong and two nights at Seoul CenterMark hotel, from £720 (Dh3,488) per person, including transfers, based on two travelling in January
The info
Visit www.gokorea.co.uk
Mia Man’s tips for fermentation
- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut
- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.
- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.
- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.
The specs: 2018 Opel Mokka X
Price, as tested: Dh84,000
Engine: 1.4L, four-cylinder turbo
Transmission: Six-speed auto
Power: 142hp at 4,900rpm
Torque: 200Nm at 1,850rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L / 100km
Sri Lanka squad
Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Niroshan Dickwella, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milinda Siriwardana, Roshen Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Charith Asalanka, Shaminda Eranga and Dhammika Prasad.
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