Fresh protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have turned violent after reports of Pakistan Rangers opening fire on demonstrators. The unrest comes amid a wider crackdown, mass arrests and growing anger over civil rights, political representation and economic hardship.

Iran is holding major funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with political leaders and foreign guests in attendance. The ceremonies come at a sensitive moment as U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks remain paused and regional tensions continue across West Asia.

India criticised Pakistan at the UN Security Council over military strikes inside Afghanistan, accusing Islamabad of killing civilians while presenting the attacks as military operations.

India has strongly criticised Pakistan over reports of a crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying Islamabad is trying to cover up its failures by spreading fake news and diverting attention from alleged human rights abuses.

India has lodged a strong protest against Pakistan’s plan to conduct elections for the so-called Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, reiterating that the region is part of Indian territory under Pakistan’s illegal occupation.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry reportedly struggled to respond to a journalist’s question after India rejected the latest Court of Arbitration ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the tribunal “illegally constituted” and its award “null and void.”

India has issued a strong diplomatic response after reports claimed China provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, with the MEA saying responsible nations must reflect on whether such actions affect their reputation and standing.

Congress is yet to finalise Kerala’s next Chief Minister, with Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan remaining the key names in discussion.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s proposed visit to Kathmandu has been postponed after Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balen Shah reportedly refused to meet him.