FGN41: CHINA-STARMER-6THLD XI
*Xi, Starmer agree to develop long-term, comprehensive strategic partnership as Trump shadow looms
Beijing/London: Chinese President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday agreed to develop a long-term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership, in a rebuff to US President Donald Trump's unpredictable policies and tariff threats.
FGN25: UK-CHINA-SECURITY-PACT
New UK-China border security pact to crack down on people smuggling gangs
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will clinch a new border security agreement with China to stem the flow of Chinese-made small boat parts used by smuggling gangs to illegally transport migrants into the UK, Downing Street said on Thursday.
FGN6: US-INDIA-EU-BESSENT
Very disappointed: US Treasury Secretary on India-EU trade deal
New York: In the wake of the FTA between India and the EU, the US has described the Europeans as “very disappointing”, saying they were unwilling to join Washington in putting tariffs on New Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil because of this trade deal.
FGN33: PAK-BANGLA-FLIGHT
Direct flight from Dhaka to Karachi starts Thursday after 14 years
Karachi: A special ceremony will be held on Thursday night at the Karachi airport to celebrate a direct flight between Pakistan and Bangladesh, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after over a decade.
FGN34: PAK-LD IMRAN
Imran Khan underwent medical procedure for eye ailment at hospital: Minister Tarar
Islamabad: Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment at a hospital last week and currently he is in "good health", Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed on Thursday.
FGN37: RUSSIA-IRAN
Russia calls for restraint on Iran, says negotiation potential not exhausted yet
Moscow: Russia on Thursday said there still is scope for negotiations between the US and Iran, but warned that any military action against Tehran will lead to destabilised security systems in that region.
FGN8: UN-INDIA-GAZA
Express appreciation to the US in addressing long-standing issue of Gaza conflict: India
United Nations: India voiced appreciation to the US towards addressing the “long-standing” conflict in Gaza as New Delhi noted the recent progress with regard to the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution on the issue.
FGN39: EU-LD IRAN
EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials, including top Revolutionary Guard leaders, over brutal crackdown
Brussels: The European Union on Thursday announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders and officials of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, over Tehran's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.(AP)*