FGN36 US-UK-INDOPAK
* US, UK discuss tensions between India and Pakistan
New York/Washington: The US has discussed the current situation between India and Pakistan with the UK, emphasising the need for both neighbours to maintain the "ceasefire". *
FGN45 CHINA-INDOPAK-WEAPONS
* China denies reports of sending cargo plane with military supplies to Pakistan
Beijing: The Chinese military on Monday denied reports that its largest military cargo plane has carried arms supplies to Pakistan and warned legal action against those spreading such rumours. *
FGN43 NEPAL-OLI-INDOPAK
* Nepal PM Oli thanks India, Pak for stopping military actions
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Monday thanked India and Pakistan for reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions, saying Lord Buddha's message of peace and non-violence is more relevant today. *
FGN44 BANGLA-POLITICS-BAN
* Bangladesh bans any kind of publicity for individuals, entities charged under anti-terror law
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh has banned the publication or dissemination of statements and any other publicity of individuals or organisations charged under a revised terrorism law, a day after it disbanded deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League's activities until the trial of its leaders under the same law. *
FGN13 MALDIVES-INDIA-ASSISTANCE
* India extends financial support to Maldives through rollover of USD 50 million Treasury Bill
Male: zIndia has extended crucial financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill for one more year, a move the Maldivian government said will support its ongoing efforts to implement fiscal reforms for economic resilience. *
FGN32 UK-STARMER-IMMIGRATION
* Keir Starmer gets tough on migration, doubles UK citizenship wait times
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday unveiled a tough new set of policy measures, including doubling the wait time for migrants seeking citizenship from five to 10 years, to ensure immigration figures fall significantly over the next five years. *
FGN34 SWISS-US-CHINA-4THLD TARIFFS
* US, China take step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
Geneva: US and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes. (AP) *
FGN41 GAZA-HAMAS-2NDLD AMERICAN HOSTAGE
* Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday
Deir al-Balah: An American-Israeli soldier taken captive and held for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip is expected to be released on Monday, Hamas said, as part of a goodwill gesture for the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire between the warring sides. (AP) *