Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman, detailed her distressing deportation from the US after three decades, alleging severe mistreatment by ICE, including being denied a bed despite double knee replacements. Her unsuccessful appeals preceded her repatriation.

India sharply rebuked Pakistan at the UN, dismissing its victory claims in a recent war and demanding an end to terror sponsorship. New Delhi reminded the UN of Pakistan’s history of sheltering terrorists like Osama bin Laden and its role in attacks, asserting accountability for both terrorists and their patrons, while rejecting third-party mediation.