Bangladesh High Court rejected a bail plea for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in a lawyer's killing case. He is already facing trial for sedition, having been denied bail previously. The court will hear bail petitions for four other cases against the monk on Monday.
The US conducted new strikes against Iran early Monday, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported explosions but no civilian casualties, condemning the US actions as a violation of international law and a threat to peace.
India condemned the attack on the GFS Galaxy tanker near Oman, which had 11 Indian nationals aboard. 10 were rescued, one is missing. The vessel was hit by an apparent Iranian strike. India urged de-escalation and unimpeded navigation.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
An attack by Iranian forces on a Cyprus-flagged ship with Indian crew has heightened concerns among shipping lines and seafarers' organizations, raising worries about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
India's monsoon has weakened, widening the nationwide rainfall deficit to 18% after a week of good showers had reduced it. The India Meteorological Department predicts subdued rainfall activity for the next week, potentially impacting sowing activities as many states still report significant deficits.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
