Overview
- A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives, primarily targeting tourists.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi labeled the incident a terror attack and vowed justice for the victims.
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance extended condolences to India, emphasizing solidarity in counterterror efforts.
- The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized The New York Times for calling the attackers 'militants' instead of 'terrorists,' stressing the need for precise terminology in reporting terrorism.
- Indian and U.S. officials reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative counterterrorism measures following the attack.