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Following are the top foreign stories at 2030 hours

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     *India, Ethiopia 'natural partners' in regional peace, security, connectivity: PM Modi
     Addis Ababa: India and Ethiopia are "natural partners" in regional peace, security and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Ethiopian Parliament on Wednesday, asserting that the two countries work for a world that is "more just, more equal, and more peaceful".


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Significant steps in 'people-centric' India-Ethiopia partnership: PM Modi highlights outcomes of visit
    Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit, calling the signing of multiple agreements a “significant” step in strengthening a bilateral partnership focused on "growth and people-centric development".


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PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation visit
    Muscat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Oman on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the Gulf country's top leadership and is expected to sign an ambitious trade deal.


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Protesters march towards Indian mission in B'desh capital, police block their march
    Dhaka: A large group of protesters, marching towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, was stopped by police on Wednesday, even as India expressed strong concern about the security situation around its mission in the Bangladeshi capital.

         
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Nepal PM, Prez issued show cause notice on writ demanding reinstatement of House of Representatives
    Kathmandu: Nepal's Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to the government in response to a writ demanding restoration of the House of Representatives and declaring as void the interim government led by Sushila Karki.

    
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Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor class submarine launched in China
    Islamabad: The fourth submarine in Pakistan Navy’s Hangor-class series, named Ghazi, was launched at Shuangliu Base in China, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.

    
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'Deeply moving': PM Modi on Vande Mataram rendition by Ethiopian singers
     Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as “deeply moving” a rendition of Vande Mataram performed by singers at a banquet hosted by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali here.


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EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Israel PM Netanyahu on deepening bilateral ties
     Jerusalem: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity and security, expressing confidence that the bilateral strategic partnership will “grow from strength to strength”.


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India closes visa application centre in B'desh capital due to security situation
     Dhaka: The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Wednesday closed its office in view of the current security situation.

    
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month
     Islamabad/Lahore: Pakistan on Wednesday extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month till January 23.


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US adds 20 more countries to travel ban, restrictions list
     New York/Washington: The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to "protect US national security and public safety interests".


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AI Summit in New Delhi platform for Global South to shape international AI agenda: India
     United Nations: The AI Impact Summit that India will host early next year will serve as a platform to commit to shared solutions and enable the Global South to actively shape the Artificial Intelligence agenda, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said here.


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PM Modi departs for Oman on last leg of three-nation visit
     Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for Oman from Ethiopia on the last leg of his four-day, three-nation visit.


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Ahead of Modi's visit, Omani businesses hail impending 'transformative' CEPA trade pact with India
     Muscat: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive here on Wednesday, Omani business leaders anticipate significant growth in bilateral trade, enhanced employment opportunities and deeper economic diversification through the impending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India.
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