India honored fallen soldiers, sent aid to Venezuela post-earthquake, Muslims observed Ashura, and a food policy change in West Bengal sparked controversy. A protest group alleged BJP workers attacked reporters.
Iran observes Ashura, a Shia Muslim mourning period for Imam Hussein, with state-backed events and political messaging linking current resistance to historical martyrdom. The mourning coincides with the upcoming burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and recent protests, with President Pezeshkian calling for national unity amidst US negotiations.
In Nabatieh, Lebanon, the Ashura procession mourned recent war dead amidst rubble, with renewed fighting even after a ceasefire. The ceremony, usually drawing thousands, saw only a few hundred, reflecting the devastation from the Hezbollah-Israel war.
In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, the Ashura commemoration took on a somber tone amidst rubble and ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, shelling continued, impacting the reduced number of attendees mourning recent war dead and the historical tragedy of Karbala.
Deepak Bhatt of Uttarakhand won the men's 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clocking a personal best. Shivaji Parashuram, who initially finished second, was disqualified for stepping outside the track limits. Several athletes struggled with heat and humidity.
