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An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait amid escalating Middle East tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. While Iran's state media claimed the jet was shot down, the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Both crew members reportedly survived and were handed over to Kuwaiti authorities

A deadly shooting occurred during the grand opening of Marathon Burger, a restaurant co-founded by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. The incident, reported on Pine Avenue, resulted in one fatality and two individuals sustaining injuries. Police are actively investigating the shooting, with no suspect or motive yet announced.

Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

Agra's footwear sector, once a growth engine, is grappling with the West Asian conflict's spillover. Analysts warn of a 20-25% drop in orders as disrupted trade routes and longer shipping times push up costs, weakening export competitiveness. If instability continues, buyers may turn to alternate suppliers, posing a risk to local manufacturers.

​​The escalation has raised expectations of increased export opportunities and strengthened investor sentiment toward the sector. Paras Defence led the gains, climbing 13.5%. Meanwhile, HAL, BEL and Bharat Dynamics advanced by up to 3.5% on the BSE.