FGN94: INDOPAK-2NDLD DELEGATIONS
*UAE, Japan express solidarity with India in war against terror as multi-party delegations reach out
Abu Dhabi/Tokyo: The United Arab Emirates and Japan on Thursday expressed solidarity with India in the war against terrorism as multi-party delegations started reaching out to world capitals to sensitise global leadership about terror emanating from Pakistan, a month after the Pahalgam attack that left at least 26 persons dead.
FGN90: PAK-SHEHBAZ-INDIA
PM Shehbaz says war situation between Pakistan and India could have taken a 'very dangerous turn'
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed the Pahalgam terror attack as “unfortunate” and said the war situation between Pakistan and India could have taken a "very dangerous turn".
FGN92: UAE-INDOPAK-DELEGATION
All-party delegation led by MP Shrikant Shinde arrives in UAE to bolster India's anti-terror diplomacy
Dubai: A high-level all-party delegation from India, led by Shiv Sena parliamentarian Shrikant Eknath Shinde, arrived in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on Thursday as part of New Delhi's global diplomatic outreach to highlight its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and expose Pakistan's alleged links to cross-border terror activities.
FGN88: PAK-DAR-INDIA
Ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India is holding: Foreign Minister Dar
Islamabad: The ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is holding and the military-to-military engagements between the two sides via Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) are progressing smoothly, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday.
FGN86: CHINA-2NDLD LANDSLIDES
2 killed, 19 trapped in landslides in China
Beijing: Two people were killed and 19 others trapped in landslides in southwest China's Guizhou province on Thursday, local officials said.
FGN84: PAK-COURT-KHAN
Pak court adjourns Army HQ attack case hearing against Imran Khan to May 29
Islamabad: A Pakistani court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the army headquarters attack case against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan until 29 May amid demands by his supporters to expedite legal proceedings against him.
FGN82: CHINA-INDIA-PAPER
Border talks with India and Bhutan advancing, says China's white paper on security; Highlights internal, external threats
Beijing: Talks to resolve border issue with India and Bhutan "continue to advance", a new white paper on China's national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system.
FGN69: PAK-IMRAN-POLYGRAPHY
*Former Pak PM Imran Khan refuses to undergo lie detection test for third consecutive time: Punjab govt
Lahore: Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday refused to undergo lie detection and facial and voice analysis tests for the third consecutive time in 12 terrorism cases against him, the Punjab government said.*
FGN66: JAPAN-INDIA-DELEGATION
*Japan expresses solidarity with India, world in fight against terrorism
Tokyo: Japan on Thursday said terrorism cannot be justified in any form and expressed solidarity with India and with the world in the fight against terrorism.*
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.*
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.*
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.(AP)**