FGN30 UK-NIRAV
* Nirav Modi seeks to reopen UK extradition case alleging 'real risk of torture' in India
London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s application hearing seeking permission to reopen his extradition appeal concluded in the High Court in London, with claims that he faces a “real risk of torture” during interrogations by the investigating agencies in India. *
FGN49 IRAN-7THLD US
* Israel claims another top Iranian official killed while Iran's attacks kill 2 near Tel Aviv
Dubai: Israel said Wednesday it killed another top Iranian official, the third in two days, while Iran lashed out with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbours and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defences and killing two people near Tel Aviv as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. (AP) *
FGN50 PAK-LARIJANI
* Pak President expresses grief over killing of Larijani, calls for cessation of hostilities
Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani by Israel and called for immediate restraint and cessation of hostilities. *
FGN32 US-IMMIGRANTS-DEPORTATION
* US offers USD 2,600 exit bonus to illegal immigrants for self-deportation
Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security has released posters offering to fly illegal immigrants, including from India, to their home countries for free with an exit bonus of USD 2,600. *
FGN48 US-ECONOMY-MANUFACTURING
* Trump's tariffs hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
Washington: Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas. (AP)*