Kashmir Standoff Escalates, Fueling Fears of Global Proxy Fight Between India, China

A potential new cold front is emerging as tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir spark concerns of an escalating conflict that could draw in the US and China, potentially igniting a proxy fight between the two global superpowers. The situation has raised alarm among regional observers, who warn that a localized skirmish could quickly escalate into a wider crisis. The standoff has been ongoing for months, with both countries accusing each other of human rights abuses and territorial aggression.