At least eight people were killed during a protest near the US consulate in Karachi, with hospital officials reporting most victims had bullet wounds. Authorities have launched an investigation as tensions linked to regional developments intensify.
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Iran has begun a 40-day national mourning period following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a reported strike. Authorities pledged continuity in governance as regional tensions intensified.
Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi while Qatar said it intercepted an Iranian missile amid escalating tensions involving Israel and Iran. Gulf authorities are assessing the situation as regional security concerns grow.