NEW DELHI -- Amid escalating tension, the troops of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions Monday on the Line of Control (LoC), an Indian army official said.
"During the intervening night of May 4 and 5, Pakistan army posts resorted to unprovoked small arms fire across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor," an Indian army official was quoted in local media. "Indian army responded promptly and proportionately." (India-Pakistan-Firing)
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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful training launch of its surface-to-surface FATAH Series missile with a range of 120 km, the military said in a statement.
The launch, held as part of the ongoing military exercise "Ex INDUS," aimed to ensure the operational readiness of troops and validate key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy, said the statement. (Pakistan-Missile)
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KATHMANDU -- A photo exhibition was held in the Nepali capital on Monday to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations.
Dozens of photos featuring key diplomatic moments, visits by high-level leaders and cultural exchanges between the two neighbors were on display to highlight "legacy of friendship: 70 years of Nepal-China relations through the lens." (Nepal-China-Photo Exhibition)
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CANBERRA -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his government's first priority would be delivering its election promise to cut every Australian's higher education student debt by 20 percent, followed by establishing a federal environmental protection agency and taking action to build more housing.
Albanese made the remarks at a press conference at Parliament House after he returned to Canberra following his ruling center-left Labor Party's landslide win in Saturday's general election. (Australia-PM) Enditem
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