FGN47: TRUMP-INDIA-TRADE DEAL
*President Trump hints at trade deal with India soon; says US will have access to Indian market
Washington: President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a much-anticipated interim trade deal are on track and it could be sealed soon.
FGN46: UN-INDIA-PEACEKEEPERS
Lack of accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers undermines peace efforts: India
United Nations: India has underscored the urgent need for accountability in crimes against UN peacekeepers, asserting that impunity emboldens perpetrators and undermines global peace efforts.
FGN42: UK-GANDHI-PORTRAIT
Mahatma Gandhi oil portrait fetches millions at UK auction
London: A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, believed to be the only one he sat for the artist to paint, has fetched triple its estimate at 152,800 pounds in a Bonhams auction in London.
FGN53: PAK-ATTACK
3 killed, 7 injured in firing on passenger bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan
Karachi: Three persons were killed and seven others injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday, a senior official said.
FGN28: PAK-POLITICS
Speculations about change in Pak's political landscape after civilian-military leaders' meeting
Islamabad: The latest meeting of Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership has once again fuelled rumours of a possible change in the country's political landscape amid speculations of the army chief possibly aspiring to be the next president.
FGN21: PAK-COURT-BLASPHEMY
Pak court orders govt to form panel to investigate misuse of blasphemy laws
Islamabad: A Pakistani court has directed the central government to constitute a probe commission within 30 days to investigate the alleged misuse of the country's controversial blasphemy laws.
FGN20: IRAN-INDIA-ADVISORY
India advises its citizens against non-essential travel to Iran
Tehran: The Indian mission in Iran has advised its citizens to consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to the country.
FGN30: PAK-AIRLINES-UK
Pakistan Airlines to resume services to UK after removal of ban
Islamabad: Pakistan’s national carrier on Wednesday inched closer to resuming flights to the UK after London removed the ban imposed on PIA due to air safety concerns.
FGN39: PAK-RAINS
24 killed in rain-related incidents in Punjab, toll 140 since first spell across Pakistan
Lahore: At least 24 people have died and over 150 injured in rain related incidents in Punjab province in the last 24 hours with the total toll climbing to 140 across Pakistan this season, an official said on Wednesday.
FGN8: ISRAEL-YOGA DAY
Hundreds celebrate International Day of Yoga in Israel
Jerusalem: Around 200 yoga enthusiasts turned up at the historical Jaffa Gate complex in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), earlier postponed due to the Israel-Iran conflict.
FGN5: SINGAPORE-HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Indonesian authorities bust baby trafficking syndicate, 5 of 6 rescued were to be sold in Singapore
Singapore: Six infants, five of whom were allegedly intended to be sold to buyers in Singapore, have been rescued by authorities in Indonesia after they busted a baby trafficking ring and arrested 12 people, Channel News Asia reported on Tuesday.*