FGN14: US-TRUMP-LD INDIA

Trump claims Modi assured him India won't buy Russian oil, calls it 'big step' toward ending Ukraine war Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that his "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a “big step” toward increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

FGN30: RUSSIA-INDIA-ENERGY

Russia confident of continuing energy trade with India: DPM Novak Moscow: Russia is confident that its energy cooperation with India will "continue", Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump claimed that New Delhi assured him to stop purchasing oil from Russia.

FGN40: BANGLA-HASINA

Bangladesh prosecution seeks death penalty for deposed PM Sheikh Hasina over protest killings Dhaka: Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's chief prosecutor on Thursday sought the death penalty for deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, alleging that she was the "mastermind and principal architect" behind the crimes against humanity committed during the mass protests last year.

FGN33: NAM-INDIA-TERRORISM

At NAM, India says any support or cover-up of terrorism will 'come back to bite those who do so' Kampala (Uganda): India Thursday called on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states to display zero tolerance for terrorism, saying any sponsorship, support, justification or cover-up of terrorism will "come back to bite those who do so".

FGN29: NAM-INDIA-PALESTINE

India reiterates support for two-state solution to Palestine issue at NAM meet Kampala (Uganda): India has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to a negotiated two-state solution to the Palestine issue, calling it the "only viable path" to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

FGN25: CHINA-US

China warns 'firm countermeasures' if US imposes sanctions over Russian oil imports Beijing: China on Thursday defended its oil imports from Russia as legitimate and lawful, warning the US that it would take “firm countermeasures” if it imposed unilateral sanctions affecting Beijing's interests.

FGN28: PAK-PUNJAB-TLP

Pakistan's Punjab govt to recommend ban on extremist group TLP Islamabad: Pakistan's Punjab province government on Thursday said it will recommend to the federal authorities to ban the extremist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for staging violent protests last week.

FGN43: AFGHAN-PAK-LD DRONE STRIKES

Afghanistan's Taliban government blames Pakistan for twin drone strikes on Kabul Islamabad: Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Pakistan carried out two drone strikes on Kabul the day before, even as the United Nations welcomed a critical ceasefire between the two neighbours after days of fighting killed dozens in both countries and injured hundreds more.(AP)

FGN42: YEMEN-HOUTHIS-MILITARY-2NDLD CHIEF

Chief of staff of Yemen Houthi rebel's military dies from wounds suffered in Israeli airstrike Dubai: An Israeli airstrike targeting the top leaders of Yemen's Houthi rebels in August killed the chief of staff of its military, officials said Thursday, further escalating tensions between the group and Israel even as a ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.(AP)

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