Chaos and panic ensued as a large portion of a bridge on the Tawi River in Jammu collapsed, leaving several vehicles stranded. Relentless rains have battered the region, causing landslides and floods that have claimed 10 lives. The government has issued warnings to stay away from flood-prone areas, and the Indo-Pak Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended.
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has led to severe disruptions and damage to infrastructure in the Union Territory. In a major incident, a bridge on the Tawi River was washed away, prompting the cancellation of multiple passenger train services. The situation is being closely monitored by railway officials and disaster response teams, with a red alert issued for continued heavy rain in the region. Residents are advised to stay safe and schools have been closed as a precautionary measure.
American tourist John Rudat was stabbed in the face by a Syrian asylum seeker in Dresden, Germany, while protecting two women being harassed on a tram. The 21-year-old attacker was arrested but later released due to insufficient evidence. Rudat, who sustained a six-inch blade wound, now faces physical, emotional, and financial challenges as he recovers from the ordeal. U.S. Attorney John Sarcone shared his account of the incident on the popular news show 'Fox & Friends'.
As relentless heavy rains continue to sweep over the Jammu region, several bridges have collapsed, disrupting road connectivity and inundating large areas of land. In Doda, a cloudburst has claimed four lives and damaged numerous houses. India's navy has also commissioned two new stealth frigates, providing a significant boost to the country's naval capabilities.
India has reportedly contacted Pakistan to share information about a potential flood in the Tawi River in Jammu. This is the first major communication between the two countries since the Pahalgam terror attack in April, as tensions between India and Pakistan remained high. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which governs the distribution of the Indus River between the two nations, was also put in "abeyance" by India as a result of the attack.
Good Morning Britain's regular programming was disrupted as they received shocking news of a mass shooting in New York City. As reporter Noel Phillips provided updates, it was revealed that the shooter, 27-year-old Shane Tamura, had travelled from Nevada to execute the deadly attack. The tragic incident claimed the lives of four people, including an off-duty police officer and a pregnant woman. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, but reports suggest that the perpetrator had a history of mental health issues.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have resurfaced after India issued an alert to its neighbor about possible cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains. This marks the first known diplomatic-level contact between the two countries since May, when India carried out missile strikes in retaliation to the killing of tourists in Kashmir. The alert was shared outside of the established Indus Waters Commission, raising concerns about the status of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. While the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump appears to be holding, the flood alert highlights the continued tension between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's visit to Bangladesh, aimed at improving relations, has led to tension instead. Bangladesh has demanded an apology for the torture of Bengali-speaking people in 1971, along with other unresolved issues. Despite recent efforts towards reconciliation, the two nations face difficulties in normalizing relations.
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As Typhoon Kajiki approaches Vietnam's central coast, the country is bracing for what is to come. With winds up to 166kmh, the strength and speed of this storm are causing airports to shut down, schools to close, and mass evacuations to be initiated. The Vietnamese government is issuing warnings of heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, urging residents to prepare for the worst. This is not the first time Vietnam has faced such a powerful storm, with past experiences causing destruction and devastation.