FGN27 PAK-LD AFGHAN

Pak captures 19 Afghan security posts along border; Kabul says 58 Pakistani soldiers killed Islamabad/Peshawar: Pakistan seized 19 Afghan military posts and "terrorist hideouts" in response to what it termed "unprovoked" attacks by Afghan forces in the border areas, security sources said on Sunday, while Kabul claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 others injured during the retaliatory operations.

FGN24 CHINA-US-RARE EARTHS

China defends rare earth export curbs; threatens 'resolute measures' if US clamps 100% tariffs Beijing: China on Sunday defended its latest export control measures on rare earths and related items as a legitimate action to safeguard global peace, warning the US of “resolute measures” if President Donald Trump proceeds with his threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese exports.

FGN26 EU-BORDER-REGISTRATION

EU's new digital border registration kicks in for all travellers London: Travellers to Europe, including Indians, will be subject to new entry registrations from Sunday under a phased implementation of the European Union's new digital border system.

FGN17 US-SCAVINO

Trump appoints Dan Scavino as White House personnel office head Washington: US President Donald Trump has appointed Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino to head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, the president announced on Sunday.

FGN9 SEYCHELLES-ELECTION

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles Victoria (Seychelles): Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday's runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday. (AP)

FGN25 WASIA-WARS-GAZA

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war Cairo: Preparations were underway Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war. (AP)

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Export controls on rare earths assert trade restrictions and warn of reciprocal measures if tariffs are imposed. China has implemented export controls on rare earths and related items, warning of reciprocal measures if threatened tariffs are imposed; these measures operate as trade-restrictive instruments with potential for retaliatory trade responses. The EU has begun phased implementation of a digital border registration system, creating entry registration obligations for travelers and compliance duties for carriers, with implications for border management and data collection.