Military chopper crashes in north Pakistan, killing all 4 aboard
Multan (Pakistan): A Pakistani army helicopter on a rescue mission crashed overnight, killing all four aboard, the military said on Sunday.
The military said the helicopter was transporting the body of a soldier who died after getting trapped in an avalanche when it crashed Saturday evening in the northern Minimarg area of Astore district due to technical reasons.
The dead included the pilot, co-pilot and two soldiers.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns US-Israel strike on Iran, calls it “catastrophic escalation”
New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday described the US- and Israel-led strikes on Iran as a “catastrophic escalation.”
Condemning the military action in a post on X, he wrote, “Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.”
Stating that Americans do not want war, he further wrote, “Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit of regime change. They want relief from the affordability crisis. They want peace.”
Addressing safety concerns in New York City amid the escalation, the mayor said steps were being taken to protect residents. “I am focused on making sure that every New Yorker is safe. I have been in contact with our Police Commissioner and emergency management officials. We are taking proactive steps, including increasing coordination across agencies and enhancing patrols of sensitive locations out of an abundance of caution,” he said.
Mamdani also addressed Iranian New Yorkers, assuring them of protection. “Additionally, I want to speak directly to Iranian New Yorkers: you are part of the fabric of this city — you are our neighbors, small business owners, students, artists, workers, and community leaders. You will be safe here,” he added.
Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war. Americans do not want this. They do not want another war in pursuit…
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 28, 2026
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