Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

     FGN39 INDOPAK-LD DELEGATIONS
     * All party delegations brief UAE, Japan about Operation Sindoor, Pak-backed terror
     Abu Dhabi/Tokyo: India on Thursday launched its global outreach against terrorism emanating from Pakistan as multi-party delegations reached the United Arab Emirates and Japan to assert the right to self-defence following Operation Sindoor. *

     FGN55 JAPAN-INDIA-MISRI
     * Foreign Sec Misri in Japan, conveys India’s message on zero tolerance for terror
     Tokyo: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday met Japan's senior Foreign Ministry officials here to convey India’s message on zero tolerance for terror and discussed views on India-Japan cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. *
    
     FGN59 UAE-INDIA-DELEGATION
     * UAE reaffirms its unwavering support for India in global fight against terrorism
     Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday reaffirmed its unwavering support for India in the global fight against terrorism, with a leading Gulf parliamentarian declaring terrorism as a "global threat" and an "evil for all humanity". *
    
     FGN8 PAK-INDIA-OFFICIAL
     * Pakistan expels Indian high commission staffer
     Islamabad: Pakistan government on Thursday announced expulsion of a staffer of the Indian High Commission. *

     FGN58 BANGLA-YUNUS-HASINA-HRW
     * International rights watchdog slams Bangladesh interim govt for banning Hasina's Awami League
     New Delhi: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has slammed Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for imposing a ban on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, saying the "arbitrary targeting" "fails accountability" and is suppressing the rights of the supporters of the deposed leader and her party. *
    
     FGN42 BRICS-NDB-ALGERIA
     * BRICS bank NDB admits Algeria as new member
     Beijing: The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS nations, has admitted Algeria as a new member, further expanding its global membership base, it said on Thursday. *
    
     FGN41 LANKA-EASTER ATTACK-COMPENSATION
     * Over 660 Easter Sunday attack victims paid compensation: Sri Lankan govt tells SC
     Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has told the Supreme Court that over 660 victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings have been paid compensation. *
    
     FGN11 UN-INDIA-TEA
     * Indian ‘chai’ at special event hosted by India at UN to mark International Tea Day
     United Nations: The aromas and flavors of popular Indian teas permeated the halls of the United Nations headquarters as India hosted a special event to commemorate International Tea Day to highlight the beverage’s contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth. *

     FGN61 CHINA-LD LANDSLIDES
     * 19 trapped in landslides in China
     Beijing: Two separate landslides struck Changshi and Guowa townships in Dafang county in southwest China's Guizhou province on Thursday, trapping 19 persons, local officials said. *
    
     FGN48 US-ISRAEL EMBASSY-7THLD STAFFERS
     * 2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
     Washington: Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. * PY
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