35 killed in Pakistan as pro-Khamenei protests near US embassies turn deadly
India Today
Violent protests erupted across Pakistan following American-Israeli strikes on Iran and the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leaving at least 35 civilians dead. Authorities imposed curfews, deployed troops and scaled back US diplomatic operations amid escalating unrest.
At least 35 civilians were reported killed after protests erupted across Pakistan following US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to local sources.
The demonstrations, many of them held near the United States diplomatic missions, turned violent in multiple cities as clashes broke out between Shia protesters and security personnel amid rapidly escalating unrest.
Local sources said 16 people were killed in Karachi, seven in Gilgit, six in Skardu and six in Islamabad as authorities struggled to contain the protests.
In Karachi, fatalities were reportedly linked to firing involving a US Marine Corps security detachment and Sindh Police personnel during demonstrations near diplomatic installations.
In Islamabad, Skardu and Gilgit – as well as among those injured in Peshawar – casualties were attributed to action by Pakistani security and police forces deployed to disperse protesters.
Amid a worsening law-and-order situation, the Gilgit-Baltistan government ordered the imposition of a curfew and sought deployment of troops from the Pakistan Army in parts of the region.
A video from Kolkata showed a chaotic interaction between a man and a cop after he hurled stones at his vehicle, which left social media users jaw-dropped.
On March 18, Israel struck a gas field in Iran. Tehran responded in a matter of hours, striking refineries in several Gulf countries. What explains this sharp, quick counter-attack capability of a country whose military infrastructure has supposedly been severely degraded? The answer lies in a cheap drone and a dispersed military.
The truck, loaded with straw beyond its capacity, began swerving dangerously while moving towards the temple stretch. Eyewitness visuals show the vehicle tilting and rolling sideways on the road as bystanders shouted for it to stop.
How Benjamin Netanyahu handed Donald Trump a war and a bill he may never stop paying
A video showed a man calmly eating popcorn while a heated argument broke out outside a screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge, with his reaction stealing the spotlight online.
From Eli Cohen to AI-driven espionage, Israel has turned infiltration into its sharpest weapon. For Iran, the real threat isn't missiles at its borders, but invisible enemies within, quietly mapping targets and striking with precision.
A Gurgaon housing society decided to publicly name maintenance defaulters on a board at the main gate. They also plan to block services like domestic help and deliveries, sparking debate over strict recovery measures.
Canada had previously accused India of interference and transnational repression, including threats and alleged killings. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme now says current probes no longer support that conclusion.
A man from Florida has clarified that he is not Jeffrey Epstein after a video went viral last week in which viewers claimed he resembled the late sex offender.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were attending an event marking the end of Ramadan at Sydney's Lakemba mosque when some worshippers loudly protested against their presence.
At a crucial Senate hearing, US intelligence contradictions and careful wordplay expose deep divisions, raising serious doubts over the White House's justification for the Iran war
A French sailor accidentally compromised the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by logging his workout on the fitness app Strava. The app's geolocation feature allowed real-time tracking of the carrier and its fleet.