FGN26 UN-INDIA-2NDLD PAK
Indo-Pak tensions: UNSC members call for de-escalation, ask Pakistan 'tough questions' United Nations: The UN Security Council discussed rising tensions between India and Pakistan at closed-door consultations, where envoys called for de-escalation and also asked Pakistan “tough questions”.
FGN30 UNSC-PAK-TOUGH-QUESTIONS
Pahalgam terror attack: UN Security Council member nations pose tough questions to Pakistan New York: UN Security Council member nations have posed tough questions to Pakistan while discussing the Pahalgam terror attack amid increasing global outrage over the dastardly strike that killed 26 civilians.
FGN43 MALDIVES-INDIA-DEFENCE
Defence pacts with India being amended, says Maldives Male: The Maldives on Tuesday said existing defence agreements with India are being amended to ensure they do not compromise the Maldives' sovereignty and independence, media reports said here.
FGN44 BANGLA-ZIA-3RDLD RETURN
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia returns home after treatment in UK Dhaka: Bangladesh's ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia returned home from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, with her party leaders expressing hope that her presence will facilitate the restoration of democracy in the country ruled by an interim government.
FGN34 BANGLA-HINDU-LEADER-COURT
B’desh court issues new arrest orders against detained Hindu leader Dhaka: A Bangladesh court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of detained Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in four more cases, a day after the court took a similar action against him in a murder case.
FGN42 UK-VISA-CRACKDOWN
UK plans crackdown on misuse of study, work visas for asylum claims London: The UK government on Tuesday said that it is building intelligence around foreign nationals who abuse study and work visa grants to go on to claim asylum in the country, a category led by Pakistanis.
FGN38 PAK-BUDGET-DEFENCE
Pak to increase defence spending by 18 pc in budget: report Islamabad: Pakistan coalition government has endorsed an 18 per cent increase in defence spending to over Rs 2.5 trillion in the next budget due to tensions with India, according to a media report on Tuesday.
FGN20 LANKA-LOCAL-ELECTION
Polls open in local elections in Sri Lanka Colombo: The polls opened in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for the delayed local council elections seen as a major electoral test for the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
FGN17 SINGAPORE-PREZ-SUMMIT
Singapore President highlights India’s Aspirational Districts programme at Philanthropy Asia Summit Singapore: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has singled out India’s “Aspirational Districts Programme” as an example of giving power to people in developing regions.
FGN41 US-TRUMP-CANADA
Canadian Prime Minister Carney arrives in Washington for high-stakes meeting with President Trump Washington: Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney won the job with a promise to confront the increased aggression shown by President Donald Trump - and he'll have the opportunity to do that in a face-to-face Oval Office meeting on Tuesday. (AP)
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