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India and Uzbekistan Elevate Ties, Agree on Long-Term Uranium Supply and Trade Target
India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tashkent. The two countries agreed on a long-term uranium supply arrangement to support India's nuclear energy goals and set a target to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. Cooperation will also deepen in areas such as defence, digital infrastructure, critical minerals, agriculture, and urban development, with initiatives including sister-city partnerships and joint business summits to strengthen economic and strategic ties.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers on Larak Island; Iran Retaliates with Missile Attacks
U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military action against Iran in about a month. The strike targeted Revolutionary Guard forces preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed casualties and vowed retaliation, subsequently launching ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, which were intercepted. The U.S. military had recently completed clearing sea mines from the strait, a vital global shipping route, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
One Dead, Five Injured in Shooting at Aarau Rave in Switzerland; Manhunt Underway
A shooting at the Aarauer Rave techno festival in Aarau, Switzerland, early Sunday resulted in one death and five injuries, some serious. The incident occurred around 2:30-3:00 a.m. near the horse racing track in the Schachen district, where about 3,500 people attended the event. Police launched a large-scale operation and manhunt for unknown suspects, urging the public to avoid the area and share any footage. The motive and exact circumstances remain unclear, with investigations ongoing.