Eighteen paramilitary personnel were killed and three others seriously wounded in an ambush in Balochistan, Pakistan. Heavily armed assailants intercepted a vehicle carrying unarmed Frontier Corps personnel near Mangochar. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but recent months have seen a surge in violence, with the Balochistan Liberation Army frequently targeting security forces and civilians.
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In the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah had a heated exchange with Australian teenager Sam Konstas. Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja, gaining the upper hand. India had earlier scored 185, while Australia was 9 for one at the end of the day.
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China has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation with India. Beijing noted progress in bilateral ties following Modi's meeting with President Xi Jinping and expressed commitment to maintaining stable and healthy relations, highlighting mutual benefits for global peace and prosperity.
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