A blind pianist from Nagaland says music is 'one thing that has kept me alive':

"I appeal to the governments to allow the medical treatment of my children to be completed as we have spent around Rs 10 million on our travel, stay and their treatment."— A Pakistani father urgently appealing to Indian authorities regarding his children's medical treatment.

"India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan."— Shahid Afridi, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, made this statement regarding the government's response to the Pahalgam attack.

Today, from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve.— PM Modi, in his speech following the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing India's determination in the fight against terrorism.

"Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation."— Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made this statement during a ceremony at a military academy in Abbottabad.

If India and the United States work together successfully, we're going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful.— Vice President JD Vance speaking to an audience in Jaipur, India.

"Critics have attacked my president, President Trump, for starting a trade war in an effort to bring back the jobs of the past, but nothing could be further from the truth."— JD Vance spoke in Jaipur about the criticism of President Trump and the trade relations between the US and India.

"Transitioning core iPhone production could take years."— Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, discussing the challenges of shifting production from China to India.

China has always supported Pakistan in its resolute anti-terrorism actions. As a staunch friend and all-weather strategic partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s reasonable security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests.— Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, during a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar.

Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world — India will identify, trace, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth.— Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in Bihar to send a global message in the fight against terrorism.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of India's most valued partners, a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally.— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in an interview discussing the relationship between India and Saudi Arabia.

I chose to live here, in Room 201, because when I took possession of the papal apartment, inside myself I distinctly heard a 'no.' The papal apartment is not luxurious, but it is large. I need to live among people.— Pope Francis explained in a past interview why he chose a modest residence.

Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice … They will not be spared!— India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented on the terror attack, vowing to hold the perpetrators accountable.