American English With Brent
Did Trump Just Save the World? Pakistan and India for IELTS and TOEFL
17 May 2025
In this English lesson, we explore a surprising news story about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan brokered by U.S. President, Donald Trump. Learn 40 or more key vocabulary words and expressions while diving into this puzzling story. Perfect for English learners who want to build their vocabulary using real news stories!👨🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinIndia Pakistan 🇵🇰 🇮🇳Cease-fire : An agreement to stop fighting. : India and Pakistan agreed to a cease-fire, but gunshots were still heard in Kashmir.Broker : To help make a deal or agreement. : The United Nations tried to broker peace between the two countries.Shelling : To fire a bomb or explosive at something. : The army shelled a village near the border in Kashmir.Suspended : Stopped for a short time. : Talks between India and Pakistan were suspended after a new attack.Break down : To stop working or to fail. : Peace talks broke down when both sides started blaming each other.Mughal : A powerful empire that ruled India long ago. : Kashmir was once part of the Mughal Empire.Rang out : A loud sound was heard. : Gunfire rang out across the Kashmir border.Artillery : Large guns used in war. : Heavy artillery was used in the fighting near the Line of Control.Blackout : When there is no electricity or information. : There was a blackout in Kashmir during the attack.Pakistan : A country next to India. : Pakistan says it wants peace, but violence has increased in Kashmir.-stan (Persian) : A Persian word meaning “land of.” : Pakistan means “land of the pure.”Pact : A promise or agreement. : The two nations signed a pact to stop fighting, but it didn’t last.Commitment : A promise to do something. : Pakistan said it had a strong commitment to protect Kashmir.Calm down : To relax or stop being angry. : The Indian government asked people to calm down after the attack.Narendra Modi : The Prime Minister of India. : Narendra Modi said India would protect its people in Kashmir.Address : The place where someone lives or a letter is sent. : The letter was sent to a military address in Kashmir.Addressed : To speak about a problem or talk to people. : Modi addressed the nation about the Kashmir conflict.Blackmail : To scare someone into doing something by threatening them. : India said it would not be blackmailed by threats of violence.Took credit : Said they did something. : A terror group took credit for the deadly attack in Kashmir.A Breakthrough : A big step forward after a problem. : There was hope for a breakthrough in peace talks last week.Permanent : Lasting forever. : People in Kashmir hope for a permanent peace one day.Hot and heavy : Intense or serious. : The fighting between India and Pakistan got hot and heavy last night.Terror attack : A violent act meant to scare people for political reasons. : A terror attack in Kashmir killed several soldiers.Hindu : A person who follows the Hindu religion. : Many people in India are Hindu, including some living in Kashmir.Hindi : A main language spoken in India. : Hindi is widely spoken in Indian areas of Kashmir.Kashmir : A region that both India and Pakistan claim. : Kashmir has seen more violence as both countries fight over it.Infrastructure : Basic systems like roads, water, and power. : The war damaged much of the infrastructure in Kashmir.
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