In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First, amid the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, we’re now learning that China played a direct role in helping the Pakistani military shoot down Indian fighter jets earlier this month, a revelation that risks deepening tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Later in the show—Israel begins large-scale ground operations across the Gaza Strip as part of a major new offensive that aims dismantle Hamas’ remaining military capabilities and take full control of the battered enclave.

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 19th, 2025: How China Helped Pakistan Shoot Down Indian Jets & IDF Begins Massive Ground Offensive In Gaza 17:52 Share

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