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At least 26 people have been killed, including foreign tourists, after terrorists struck a prime tourist  location of Pahalgam in South Kashmir on tuesday. As stated by The Hindu, the attackers are suspected to be from The Resistance Front (TRF).

Gunmen emerged from nearby forests and fired indiscriminately, causing panic. The remote location hindered rescue efforts, though locals and security forces assisted in evacuations. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, while Home Minister Amit Shah visited Srinagar to oversee the response. A helpline has been established for affected families, according to The Hindu.

Political leaders, including Omar Abdullah, Priyanka Gandhi, and Rajnath Singh, denounced the incident, calling it unprecedented and cowardly. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed solidarity with India. 

Authorities have launched a manhunt and promised heightened security in the region.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly lowered its 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% in January, blaming rising trade tariff uncertainties, BBC reported.

Despite the downgrade, US markets rebounded after early-week losses triggered by President Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he called a "major loser" for resisting rate cuts.  

As stated by BBC,  IMF’s chief economist stressed the need for public trust in central banks, stating, " People must remain confident that central banks will act to control inflation ."

The warning comes amid global economic instability affecting investor sentiment and policymaking.

Three minors have died while their mother is battling to survive in a suspected act of mass suicide in Yadukuha of Sahidnagar Municipality-5, Dhanusha.

Sushil Sah's six-year-old son Aditya, four-year-old daughter Aakriti, and two-year-old daughter Aaruti died after reportedly consuming poison.

All three died on the spot while their mother Pabitra Sah is undergoing treatment with ventilator support at the Janakpurdham Provincial Hospital.

The incident took place last night, where the three children died on the spot, while the mother was rescued to be taken to the hospital, shared District Police Office Chief and Senior Superintendent of Police Bhuvaneswar Tiwari.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, police said.

Israel launched one of its heaviest airstrikes on Gaza in weeks, as the enclave’s health ministry warned of a total healthcare collapse due to an ongoing blockade on supplies.

According to Reuters, UN-backed polio vaccination campaign for nearly 600,000 children has been postponed, raising concerns about the disease's comeback.

A Hamas delegation is expected in Cairo to discuss a planned 5-7 year truce conditional on the release of hostages and the cessation of hostilities. Israel has yet to answer, reiterating its demand that Hamas disarm, which the organization opposes.

Since March 18, Israeli operations have killed over 1,600 Palestinians and displaced hundreds of thousands, Reuters reported.