A 7-km lake in northern Pakistan, created by a mountain mudslide, is threatening to burst and unleash potentially “catastrophic” floods downstream, officials warned on Saturday.

Amidst trade tensions with the US, India asserts its right to prioritize national interests in trade deals and oil procurement from Russia. Ministers Jaishankar and Goyal emphasized that trade decisions are guided by national priorities, not geopolitical pressures. Despite tariff challenges, Indian businesses remain confident, and the government is exploring strategies to enhance international trade relationships.

The statement was made by Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh during a televised interview on Friday