A major signal from Washington on Jammu and Kashmir. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says the US could reassess its travel advisory for the region, citing improved security. During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Gor met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. The two discussed India-US relations, economic cooperation and what Washington can do for Jammu and Kashmir. Gor also called J&K an “important part of India” and said many Americans could enjoy visiting the region.  

The USS Abraham Lincoln's extraordinary deployment is stretching into its ninth month, with the US aircraft carrier reportedly spending around 265 days at sea amid the Iran war. The USS George Washington is heading from Japan toward the Arabian Sea to relieve the Lincoln, according to reports. The prolonged deployment has triggered concerns from military families and lawmakers over reported shortages of food and personal supplies, plumbing problems, exhaustion, mail disruptions and crew mental health.