India, Pakistan Clash in Kashmir, Shattering 2021 Ceasefire Pact After Tensions Reach Boiling Point

India and Pakistan troops clashed in the Jammu and Kashmir region on Friday, shattering a 2021 ceasefire pact as relations between nuclear-armed neighbors continue to deteriorate. The exchange of fire occurred according to officials in New Delhi, sparking concerns about the escalation of tensions between the two countries. The incident marks a significant breach of the fragile peace agreement that was reached last year. The cause of the clash is not yet clear, but it has raised fears of further conflict between India and Pakistan.