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International Aid Mobilized as Jerusalem Wildfires Rage

Israel has reached out to neighboring countries, including Cyprus, for assistance in combating devastating wildfires near Jerusalem. The fires, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, have forced evacuations and closed major highways, including the critical Route 1 connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the situation a national emergency, emphasizing the urgent need to protect Jerusalem and surrounding communities. Cyprus, along with Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Bulgaria, has been asked to provide firefighting aircraft to aid in controlling the flames.  The fires have already caused injuries, with several people hospitalized for smoke inhalation and burns. Authorities are investigating the possibility of arson, with one suspect arrested in connection to the blaze. Emergency services continue to work tirelessly, supported by international aid, to contain what is being described as one of the largest wildfires in the region's history.
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Escalating Tensions: India Shuts Airspace to Pakistani Airlines

In a significant move reflecting heightened tensions, India has closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines following the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives. This decision, effective from April 30 to May 23, is part of a series of retaliatory measures taken by New Delhi, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats.

The closure impacts Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), forcing rerouted flights through longer paths, increasing operational costs, and straining the already struggling carrier. Pakistan had earlier banned Indian airlines from its airspace, intensifying the standoff between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

As tensions rise, international voices, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have urged both nations to de-escalate and return to dialogue. The situation underscores the fragile peace in South Asia and the urgent need for diplomatic resolution.


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