FGN56: LD BANGLADESH

B'desh govt appeals for restraint amid violence; slain leader's body reaches Dhaka Dhaka: Bangladesh interim government on Friday urged citizens to resist violence by “a few fringe elements” as the body of a prominent July Uprising leader, who died in Singapore six days after he was shot, reached the capital.

FGN40: BANGLA-HINDU

Hindu man lynched to death in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy Dhaka/New Delhi: A Hindu man was lynched to death and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Bangladesh, in the latest incident of violence against the religious minority in the country.

FGN55: CHINA-INDIA-RAREEARTHS

China says it will allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use Beijing: China on Friday said it will approve export of its rare-earth metals for civilian use, amid India's persistent calls for Beijing to lift curbs and resume the export of precious metals needed to manufacture a host of modern products.

FGN53: LANKA-CYCLONE-LD FUND

Cyclone-hit Sri Lanka's recovery fund exceeds USD 13.8 million: Official Colombo: Cyclone-hit Sri Lanka's rebuilding fund has exceeded USD 13.8 million through contributions, a top finance ministry official said on Friday.

FGN48: NEPAL-ELECTION-ORDINANCE

Nepal president issues ordinance amending general election law Kathmandu: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday issued an ordinance amending provisions related to the general elections.

FGN44: UK-HACKING

UK Foreign Office systems hacked by suspected Chinese group: Reports London: The UK Foreign Office systems containing sensitive documents were targeted by suspected Chinese hackers a few months ago, according to UK media reports on Friday.

FGN43: CHINA-INDIA-WTO

China requests WTO consultations with India over ICT tariff, solar subsidies Beijing: China on Friday filed a petition with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), requesting consultations with India over New Delhi's tariffs on information and communication technology (ICT) products and solar sector subsidies.

FGN33: US-DEFENCE-LD INDIA

Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing deeper engagement with India including via Quad New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America’s engagement with India, including through the Quad to advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address the challenge posed by China.

FGN28: US-NATURALISATION-REPORT

Trump administration could strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship: Report New York/Washington: The Trump administration is looking at plans to strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship, the latest in a series of efforts undertaken by President Donald Trump to crack down on immigration.

FGN25: SINGAPORE-ZUBEEN

Probe into Zubeen Garg's death ongoing, no foul play suspected yet: Singapore police Singapore: Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected, Singapore police have said.

PTI SCY

China allows rare-earth exports; WTO consultations with India requested; Nepal amends election law; Sri Lanka fund tops $13.8M. China approved export of rare-earth metals for civilian use and filed for WTO consultations with India over ICT and solar tariffs and subsidies; Nepal's president issued an ordinance amending the general election law; Sri Lanka's cyclone recovery fund exceeded USD 13.8 million; reports note a UK Foreign Office cybersecurity breach, violence against a Hindu minority in Bangladesh, ongoing investigations into deaths abroad, a defence bill broadening US-India engagement, and reported plans to revoke some naturalised citizenships.