FGN90: PAK-PAHALGAM-PHARMACEUTICALS

Pak initiates 'emergency' steps to secure drug supplies after trade suspension with India Islamabad: Pakistani health authorities have initiated "emergency preparedness" measures to secure pharmaceutical supplies in response to the suspension of trade ties with India, according to a media report on Saturday.

FGN89: PAK-INDIAN-WAGAH

Pahalgam terror attack: Over 450 Indians leave Pakistan for home via Wagah border Lahore: More than 450 Indians have left Pakistan for their home via the Wagah border over the last three days after they were forced to cut short their visits because of cancellation of visas in the wake of developments following the Pahalgam terror attack.

FGN83: PAK-SHARIF-TERROR-LD PROBE

Pakistan offers to join 'neutral, transparent' probe in Pahalgam terror attack Islamabad/Lahore: Pakistan on Saturday offered to join any “neutral and transparent” probe into the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people.

FGN81: WB-INDIA-POVERTY

India lifted 171 mn people from extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23: World Bank New York: India has lifted 171 million people from extreme poverty in the decade between 2011-12 and 2022-23, the World Bank said.

FGN79: PREZ-POPE-FUNERAL MASS

President Murmu attends funeral Mass of Pope Francis Vatican City: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square here.

FGN74: RUSSIA-UKRAINE-2NDLD WAR

Russia declares total liberation of Kursk region, applauds N Korea's military assistance Moscow: Russia on Saturday declared full liberation of western Kursk region and lauded the role of North Korean troops in purging the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

FGN72: UAE-IMEC-KOVIND

Former president Kovind calls IMEC bridge between civilisations Dubai: Former president Ram Nath Kovind has called the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) not just a trade route, but a bridge between civilisations.

FGN71: SINGAPORE-WONG-ELECTIONS

PM Wong urges Singaporeans not to be influenced by external actors in general elections Singapore: Foreigners urging Singaporeans to vote along religious lines have "crossed the line", warned Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday, stressing that external actors must not be allowed to exploit divisions within the multi-racial country.

FGN10: UNSC-INDIA-LD TERROR

UN Security Council condemns in 'strongest terms' J&K terror attack, underlines need to hold perpetrators accountable United Nations: The UNSC has “condemned in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that those responsible should be held accountable and the organisers and sponsors of this "reprehensible act of terrorism" should be brought to justice.

FGN12: US-INDIA-PAK-TRUMP

There has always been tension between India, Pak; they'll figure it out: Trump New York: US President Donald Trump has said there has always been tensions between India and Pakistan and the two countries will figure it out between themselves “one way or the other”.

FGN14: PAK-INDUS-BILAWAL

Pahalgam terror attack: Blood will flow if India stops river water, Bilawal Bhutto threatens Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has threatened that blood would flow in rivers if water is stopped, in a sharp response to India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Pahalgam terror attack.

FGN20: UK-INDIAN-PAK-PROTESTERS

Indian, Pakistani protesters face off in London; Pak diplomatic official makes threatening gestures London: There was a face-off between Indian diaspora groups who gathered to protest Pakistan-backed terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and counter-protesters outside the Pakistan High Commission here, which saw scenes of a Pakistani diplomatic official making threatening gestures.

FGN24: US-INDIA-TRADE-MINISTER

Continuous dialogue, communication between India and US over bilateral trade agreement: MoS Jitin Prasada New York: India and the US have a continuous dialogue and communication on the bilateral trade deal and the first tranche is set to roll out by fall this year, Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Jitin Prasada said.

FGN64: PAK-ARMY CHIEF

Pak army chief Gen Munir highlights two-nation theory again Islamabad: Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday highlighted the ‘two-nation theory’, stating that Muslims and Hindus are two different nations.

FGN55: PAK-BANGLA

Pak Defence Minister seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said he looked forward to “deepening” engagement in various sectors with Bangladesh and said both Islamabad and Dhaka are keenly working for furthering economic, political, and cultural cooperation.

FGN67: CHINA-XI-AI

Xi says China should secure competitive edge of AI strategic technology Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said China should secure a competitive edge in AI as it emerged as a strategic technology leading the new round of technological revolution profoundly changing the way humans produce and live.

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