Explanation

Terrorists killed at least 24 people (tourists) in Pahalgam, raising fears of an escalation in India-Pakistan tensions.

Incident happed on April 22, 2025.

Additional Information:

Pahalgam is a region located in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOK)

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Explanation

At least 24 people were killed in India-occupied Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists.

Incident happed on April 22, 2025.

The attack took place in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic Muslim-majority territory.

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Explanation

At least 24 people were killed in India-occupied Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists.

Incident happed on April 22, 2025.

The attack took place in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic Muslim-majority territory.

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Explanation

According the the United Nations World Metrological Organization (WMO), 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

This was the first time the global average temperature exceeded 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average.

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Explanation

• Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022
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• On 24 February, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time, Putin announced a "special military operation" in eastern Ukraine and "effectively declared war on Ukraine."
• Russia retains control over 1.8% of the area around Kharkiv in the east of Ukraine
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• Reason for Russia and Ukraine War 2022:
• Throughout 2021, bilateral tensions rose due to a Russian military buildup surrounding Ukrainian territory
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• The capital of Russia is: Moscow
• The area of Russia is 17.1 million km²
• The currency of Russia is: the Russian ruble
• The population of Russia is: 144.1 million (2020) World Bank
• The continent of Russia is: Europe, Asia