UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan.

While addressing newsmen at the Security Council in UN Headquarters in New York, he warned that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into military confrontation.

Guterres expressed deep concern over deteriorating relations between the two South Asian neighbours, saying they had reached “their highest in years”.

He reiterated his condemnation of the April 22 terror attack in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed no fewer than 26 civilians and injured many more.

“Targeting civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible and lawful means.

“It is also essential, especially at this critical hour, to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control,” Guterres said.

India and Pakistan both administer parts of Kashmir but claim the territory in full.

The Security Council was due to meet behind closed doors later to discuss the rising tensions between the two nations.

The UN chief offered his good offices to both governments to help de-escalate tensions and promote diplomacy, stressing that “a military solution is no solution.”

“Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink,” he said.

Guterres also praised both countries for their long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping operations and expressed hope that their shared history of cooperation could form the basis for renewed dialogue.

“The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace,” he said

The Israeli Air Force has attacked the international airport in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to Yemeni sources.

The Yemen’s Houthi militia, reported several attacks on Tuesday on the airport by Israel and the United States, as well as strikes on a nearby cement factory and a power plant.

The U.S. and Israel have not yet commented, but an Israeli military spokesman earlier called on “all those present in the area of the international airport” in Sanaa to leave the airport grounds immediately.

There are several residential areas around the airport.

Israel attacked dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday evening, killing at least four people and injuring 35, according to the Houthi-controlled Health Ministry.

The Israeli attacks followed a Houthi missile strike near the Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv on Sunday.

The U.S. has been attacking Houthi targets in Yemen for months with the stated aim of protecting international shipping in the Red Sea.

Israel has also carried out several attacks in Yemen since the outbreak of the Gaza war, including a strike on the airport in Sanaa at the end of December.

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has announced plans to confer honourary Doctorate Degrees on some notable Nigerians in recognition of their selfless services to the nation.

The recipients include: Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chief Author Eze, Dr Adeniyi Raji (SAN), Alhaji Ado Mohammad and Sen.

The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

He said that the individuals were carefully selected based on their characters and humanitarian services.

The vice-chancellor said that the convocation ceremony was scheduled to commence on Wednesday.

Yakassai also added that, 18,000 students who have graduated from the university over the past seven years would be celebrated.

He further confirmed that comprehensive security measures have been implemented to guarantee the safety of lives and property throughout the event.

Yakassai said that Alhaji Aliko Dangote would be reappointed as the university’s Chancellor for the second time.

The vice-chancellor also announced that Gov. Yusuf of Kano State would be the visitor of the university during the ceremony.

He expressed appreciation to the state government for providing all the necessary logistics in preparations for a smooch convocation