Indian Muslims across major cities strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, wore black armbands during Friday prayers, and demanded strict action against the perpetrators.

The exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops took place days after 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis’s funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs.