Tragedy struck as the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuring at least seventeen others. The ship, carrying 277 people, reportedly lost power, causing its masts to strike the bridge. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with sailors dangling from the damaged masts.
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BJP organized Tiranga Yatra in Pahalgam and Srinagar, showcasing patriotism and support for the armed forces following Operation Sindoor. The Pahalgam rally, led by Sofi Yousuf, involved local hoteliers and ponywallahs carrying the Tricolour. In Srinagar, the rally culminated at Lal Chowk, with participants expressing solidarity and paying tribute to security forces for dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
Asaduddin Owaisi mocked Pakistan's Prime Minister and army chief after the Indian Air Force reportedly struck the Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Pakistan. The strike, part of a retaliation for Pakistan's actions, rendered the runway non-operational. India's response followed a terrorist attack and included precision strikes on terror facilities, resulting in significant casualties.
Cricket fans eagerly await the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September in T20 format. Five full Asian Cricket Council members, including defending champion India, automatically qualified. They'll be joined by Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. India, fresh off their Asia Cup victory against Sri Lanka, also secured the Champions Trophy, defeating Pakistan and New Zealand.
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India declared a Pakistani official persona non grata. The official was asked to leave within 24 hours. This action follows a previous expulsion of another Pakistani official earlier in May. Tensions rose after India's counterterror operation and strikes on terror launchpads across Pakistan. Pakistan responded with drone incursions. India then destroyed key Pakistani military installations. A ceasefire was later reached.