Today’s top stories cover major developments in politics, international relations and sports. Tensions rise along LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack, meanwhile Sukanta Majumdar and Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan’s "neutral investigation" offer into the attack. Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rocked by deadly blast. Trump and Zelenskyy meet ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. Ravi Shastri names IPL youngsters set for international cricket.
Villagers in border areas clean underground bunkers as tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam terror attack
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions have heightened along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting border villagers to clean and prepare their underground bunkers amid rising fears of escalation.
"The people had forgotten the bunkers. The bunkers are being cleaned again now. There is an atmosphere of fear, but we hope harmony will prevail in the valley," a resident of Karmarha village told ANI. Follow live updates
4 Dead, over 500 injured in massive explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port
At least four people were killed and more than 500 injured after a massive explosion hit the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported. The blast, which happened at Rajaei port, sent a large cloud of black smoke into the sky, according to videos shared on social media.
Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, head of Hormozgan province's crisis management authority, told state TV that "the cause of this incident was the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area." Read full story
Sukanta Majumdar, Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan PM’s offer for ‘neutral probe’ into Pahalgam attack
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s reported offer for a "neutral investigation" into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with Majumdar calling it a "desperate attempt to save face" and Abdullah pointing to Pakistan’s initial denial.
Majumdar, hitting out at Sharif, said, “What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate his own theft?” Read full story
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold brief talks ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome
In a notable diplomatic moment, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held brief talks in Rome, just ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.
The brief encounter, confirmed by both the White House and Ukrainian officials, marks the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since their contentious Oval Office discussion in February.The two leaders will meet for a second time later in the day, said Ukrainian spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov. Read full story
Ravi Shastri praises young IPL stars, identifying four players destined for international cricket
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has heaped praise on a new wave of IPL batting talents, identifying four young players he believes are destined for international cricket, while also offering a note of caution for a teenage prodigy making headlines.
Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri revealed he has been blown away by the fearless performances of Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre, Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Punjab Kings’ opening pair Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Read full story
Villagers in border areas clean underground bunkers as tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam terror attack
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions have heightened along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting border villagers to clean and prepare their underground bunkers amid rising fears of escalation.
"The people had forgotten the bunkers. The bunkers are being cleaned again now. There is an atmosphere of fear, but we hope harmony will prevail in the valley," a resident of Karmarha village told ANI. Follow live updates
4 Dead, over 500 injured in massive explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port
At least four people were killed and more than 500 injured after a massive explosion hit the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported. The blast, which happened at Rajaei port, sent a large cloud of black smoke into the sky, according to videos shared on social media.
Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, head of Hormozgan province's crisis management authority, told state TV that "the cause of this incident was the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area." Read full story
Sukanta Majumdar, Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan PM’s offer for ‘neutral probe’ into Pahalgam attack
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s reported offer for a "neutral investigation" into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with Majumdar calling it a "desperate attempt to save face" and Abdullah pointing to Pakistan’s initial denial.
Majumdar, hitting out at Sharif, said, “What investigation will these people do? Can a thief ever investigate his own theft?” Read full story
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold brief talks ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome
In a notable diplomatic moment, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held brief talks in Rome, just ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.
The brief encounter, confirmed by both the White House and Ukrainian officials, marks the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since their contentious Oval Office discussion in February.The two leaders will meet for a second time later in the day, said Ukrainian spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov. Read full story
Ravi Shastri praises young IPL stars, identifying four players destined for international cricket
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has heaped praise on a new wave of IPL batting talents, identifying four young players he believes are destined for international cricket, while also offering a note of caution for a teenage prodigy making headlines.
Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri revealed he has been blown away by the fearless performances of Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre, Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Punjab Kings’ opening pair Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Read full story
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