FGN15: US-TRUMP-G20-LD BOYCOTT

Trump says no US government official will attend G20 Summit in South Africa New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump said it is a “total disgrace” that the G20 will be held in South Africa later this month, announcing that no American official will attend the Summit as long as "human rights abuses" against the ethnic minority group of Afrikaners continue in the country.

FGN45: AUS-INDIAN-COUPLE

Indian-origin couple jailed for enslaving woman in Australia hit with fresh penalty, lose home proceeds Melbourne: An Indian-origin couple currently serving jail terms in Australia for enslaving a woman for eight years has been slapped with a fresh penalty and ordered to forfeit the proceeds from the sale of their home, police said.

FGN47: CHINA-INDIA-FLIGHT

China Eastern to commence Delhi to Shanghai flight from Sunday Beijing: Chinese airline China Eastern is set to begin its Delhi-Shanghai flight from Sunday, days after IndiGo's flight to Guangzhou from Kolkata, marking the resumption of the flight services between the two countries after a gap of five years.

FGN32: WORLD-MISSIONS-VANDE MATARAM

Indian missions worldwide mark 150 years of Vande Mataram with mass recitations, cultural events Washington/Ottawa: Indian diplomatic missions across the globe commemorated 150 years of the country's national song 'Vande Mataram' with mass renditions, cultural performances and community gatherings, reaffirming the spirit of unity and national pride among the diaspora.

FGN35: PHILIPPINES-MAGSAYSAY-INDIAN

Indian non-profit receives Magsaysay Award, dedicates honour to 55,000 volunteers Manila: Indian non-profit Educate Girls has received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award and dedicated the honour to thousands of field coordinators, volunteers and youth mentors who have helped bring millions of girls in the country back to school.

FGN44: UK-NIJJAR

UK spies handed over intel to Canada on Nijjar killing: report London: It was with the help of British spy call intercepts that the Canadian authorities drew alleged links between India and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, a new documentary released this week has claimed.

FGN48: BIZ-INDIA-NEW ZEALAND-TRADE

India, NZ trade pact likely to boost trade, investment ties Auckland: The proposed free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is expected to enhance trade flows, deepen investment linkages and strengthen supply-chain resilience, the commerce ministry said on Saturday.

FGN18: US-TRUMP-RAMASWAMY

US President Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor New York: US President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, saying he will be a "great" governor of Ohio.

FGN17: US-H-1B-PROBE

Trump administration launches 175 probes into H-1B visa abuse New York: The Trump administration has launched about 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse, including lapses such as low wages, non-existent work sites and the practice of "benching" employees.

FGN37 PAK-AMENDMENT

Pakistan brings in amendment to create new post of Chief of Defence Forces Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.

FGN19 PAK-AFGHAN-TALKS

Afghanistan-Pakistan talks end without agreement Islamabad: Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban ended without any agreement to tackle the thorny issues of cross-border terrorism as the deadlock persisted, according to top officials.

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