Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

     FGN27 PAK-LD AFGHAN
     *Pak captures 19 Afghan security posts along border; Kabul says 58 Pakistani soldiers killed
     Islamabad/Peshawar: Pakistan seized 19 Afghan military posts and "terrorist hideouts" in response to what it termed "unprovoked" attacks by Afghan forces in the border areas, security sources said on Sunday, while Kabul claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 others injured during the retaliatory operations.
    
     FGN24 CHINA-US-RARE EARTHS
     China defends rare earth export curbs; threatens 'resolute measures' if US clamps 100% tariffs
     Beijing: China on Sunday defended its latest export control measures on rare earths and related items as a legitimate action to safeguard global peace, warning the US of “resolute measures” if President Donald Trump proceeds with his threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese exports.
    
     FGN26 EU-BORDER-REGISTRATION
     EU's new digital border registration kicks in for all travellers
     London: Travellers to Europe, including Indians, will be subject to new entry registrations from Sunday under a phased implementation of the European Union's new digital border system.
    
     FGN17 US-SCAVINO
     Trump appoints Dan Scavino as White House personnel office head
     Washington: US President Donald Trump has appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino to head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, the president announced on Sunday.
    
     FGN9 SEYCHELLES-ELECTION
     Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles
     Victoria (Seychelles): Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday's runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday. (AP)
    
     FGN25 WASIA-WARS-GAZA
     Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
     Cairo: Preparations were underway Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war. (AP)*

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