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Flash Floods and Mudslides Devastate Thathri Town in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir
Torrential rainfall caused flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Tuesday. The event damaged residential structures, roads, and the Doda-Kishtwar highway, with several houses buried under debris. No injuries were reported, and restoration efforts are underway.
Trump Criticizes Meloni Over Iran Stance, Straining Ties
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Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz After Third Tanker Attack
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Qatari LNG Carrier Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Four Indian Crew Safe
A Qatari LNG carrier, LNGC Al-Rekayyat, carrying four Indian crew members, was targeted by a suspected drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel sustained damage and its engine room caught fire, but all 29 crew members, including the Indians, are safe. Qatar accused Iran of the attack, calling it a violation of international law.