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Following are the top foreign stories at 2000 hours

     FGN45: US-TRUMP-2NDLD TECH LEADERS
     *At White House dinner, Trump lauds Nadella, Pichai amid praises from executives
     New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has applauded Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google chief Sundar Pichai for their work, while the two Indian-American technology executives thanked him for his leadership and praised him for his policies for the tech and AI sectors.

    
     FGN52: PAK-CHINA-CPEC
    
Pak, China launch second phase of CPEC, ink USD 8.5 bn deals
     Islamabad: Pakistan and China have formally launched the second phase of the controversial CPEC project and signed 21 agreements and joint ventures worth about USD 8.5 billion.

    
     FGN46: UK-LD DEPUTY PM
    
Angela Rayner resigns as UK Deputy PM after tax row, unleashes Cabinet reshuffle
     London: Angela Rayner on Friday resigned as UK's Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after a sped-up independent ethics inquiry concluded that she had underpaid tax on a recently bought home.

    
     FGN49: PAK-AFGHAN-CITIZENSHIP
    
Pak Interior Ministry directed to decide within six months citizenship of Afghan refugees' children
     Peshawar: Peshawar High Court on Friday directed the Federal Ministry of Interior to take a decision regarding the citizenship cases of children born to Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

    
     FGN42: US-TRUMP-LD INDIA
    
Looks like we lost India, Russia to 'darkest' China: US President Trump
     Washington: It looks like the US has lost India and Russia to "darkest" China, President Donald Trump said on Friday in his latest remarks as ties between New Delhi and Washington continue to reel under possibly the worst phase in over two decades.

    
     FGN14: UN-INDIA-UKRAINE
    
Collateral consequences of Ukraine conflict, including fuel price, affecting Global South: India tells UNGA
     United Nations: India has voiced regret over the Ukraine conflict's “collateral consequences”, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves, as Delhi underscored that diplomatic efforts hold the promise to end the war and bring lasting peace.

    
     FGN38: UAE-INITIATIVE-HARMONY
    
'I am Peacekeeper' movement launched in Dubai to promote dialogue for global harmony
     Dubai: Amid increasing geopolitical tensions, a new international movement, 'I Am Peacekeeper,' has been launched in Dubai to bring together individuals and institutions that are willing to promote dialogue and understanding for global harmony.
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