FGN46: PAK-INDIA-LD DAR
*Pak foreign minister says chances of revival of conflict with India 'remote'
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the chance of revival of an armed conflict between Pakistan and India is remote but warned of a befitting response in case of any such development.
FGN49: CHINA-PAK-TALIBAN
China hopes Pak, Afghan move to elevate ties will end their discord
Beijing: China on Wednesday expressed hope that the recent elevation of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan will help enhance mutual trust between the two neighbours whose relations are marred by Islamabad’s allegations of militant groups operating from Afghan soil.
FGN53: IRAN-INDIANS
India thanks Iran for safely rescuing its 3 nationals
Tehran: India on Wednesday thanked Iran for safely rescuing its three nationals who went missing in the country last month, saying Tehran's support reflects the "true spirit of friendship" between the two nations.
FGN51: US-BILAWAL-JOURNALIST
Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called out by journalist at UN
New York: Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was called out here by a journalist on his comments about alleged “demonisation” of Muslims in India.
FGN57: CHINA-TAIWAN-MACRON
China slams Macron for his remarks on Taiwan, vows to oppose NATO's expansion in Asia-Pacific
Beijing: China on Wednesday sharply criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for equating the Ukraine and Taiwan conflicts and his call for Asian countries to align with Europe, saying Beijing will firmly oppose any attempts by NATO to advance into the Asia Pacific.
FGN58: PAK-KARACHI-QUAKES
Over 20 'mild' quakes rattle Karachi in Pakistan; experts debate about potential big one
Karachi: Pakistan's biggest city has experienced at least 21 earthquakes of mild intensity over the last two days but experts were divided on Wednesday over a potential major earthquake later in the week.
FGN16: US-INDIA-DELEGATION
Indian delegation in US to push anti-terror message, discuss Operation Sindoor
Washington: An all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will meet members of the US Congress, American officials, think tanks and policy experts to brief them on Operation Sindoor, terrorism faced by India and regional security.
FGN42: BELGIUM-INDIA-DELEGATION
‘Unwavering commitment’: Delegation tells diaspora India stands united against terrorism
Brussels: Reaffirming India's "unwavering commitment" to combating cross-border terrorism, an all-party delegation engaged with Indian community members here on Wednesday, asserting that New Delhi stands united in its "resolve and action". *
FGN23 EGYPT-INDIA-DELEGATION
*Egypt: All-party delegation reaffirms 'collective' resolve to combat terrorism
Cairo: A multi-party parliamentary delegation has reiterated India's "principled position" and "collective resolve" to combat terrorism at a high-level interaction led by Egypt's former foreign minister here.
FGN28 PAK-INDIA-BILAWAL
Pak-India intelligence collaboration can reduce terrorism: Bilawal
Islamabad: PPP chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that cooperation between Pakistan and India’s intelligence agencies could significantly reduce terrorism in South Asia.
FGN21 BIZ-GOYAL-WTO
India calls for WTO action on non-tariff barriers, ensuring strong dispute resolution mechanism
Paris: India has called for action to curb non-tariff barriers, address trade distortions caused by non-market economies, and restore a strong dispute settlement mechanism at the WTO, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.
FGN29 PAK-OPERATION-TERRORISTS
Pak security forces kill 14 terrorists in tribal district near Afghan border
Peshawar: Security forces mowed down 14 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation at a tribal district bordering Afghanistan in northwest Pakistan, military media wing said on Wednesday.
FGN34 BANGLA-MUJIB-LAW
Bangladesh drops 'Father of the Nation' title for Mujibur Rahman as it amends freedom fighters' law
Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government has dropped the "Father of the Nation" title for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as it amended a legislation, revising the definition of freedom fighter, according to media reports on Wednesday.
FGN39 US-INDIA-SURYA
Countries enthusiastic about partnering with India, says all-party delegation member in US
Washington: Investing in India is increasingly viewed as an investment in "democracy", "responsible civilian leadership", and global progress, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is part of an all-party delegation visiting the US, has said.
FGN40 SKOREA-PREZ-CHALLENGES
New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home, abroad
Seoul: Winning a tense election that capped off months of political turmoil, new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country's return to normalcy following the crisis sparked by then-conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law in December. (AP)*