FGN16: UN-GUTERRES-INDIA-EU

UN chief Guterres cites India-EU trade agreement as he underlines need to support 'multi-polarity' United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres cited the FTA between India and the EU as he underlined the need to support “multi-polarity”, emphasising that global problems will not be solved by "one power calling the shots", in a veiled reference to the US and China.

FGN39: BANGLA-US-SECURITY ALERT

US issues 'security alert', asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh Dhaka: The US on Friday issued a "security alert" for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as political violence or extremist attacks may occur, potentially targeting rallies, polling stations, and religious sites during the election period.

FGN34: PAK-EU-TRADE

Financial analysts fear India-EU pact could affect Pak's textile industry and other exports Karachi: The recently signed Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union (EU) has raised concerns within Pakistan's business industry, with financial analysts and exporters fearing that the pact could affect the cash-strapped country's textile industry and other exports.

FGN12: US-INDIA-SCULPTURES

US to return three ancient bronze sculptures to India New York: The US will return three ancient bronze sculptures to India that were illegally removed from the country’s temples.

FGN27: PAK-LD TERRORISTS

52 terrorists killed across three provinces of Pakistan Islamabad/Lahore: Pakistan's security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three provinces in the last 24 hours, the army and officials said Friday.

FGN18: US-INDIA-GIFTS

US State Department releases list of gifts from Indian leaders to US counterparts New York: The US State Department has released a compilation of gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as other Indian government officials to US leaders, including former President Joe Biden.

FGN8: US-GOVT-SHUTDOWN

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown Washington: Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement.(AP)

PTI GSP

India-EU free trade pact cited as shifting trade dynamics and raising export displacement concerns for Pakistan. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is cited as shifting global trade dynamics and raising concerns that preferential access could displace Pakistani textile and other exports; the U.S. will repatriate three ancient Indian bronze sculptures as part of enforcement against illicit removal, and the U.S. State Department published disclosures of gifts from Indian officials while a short-term spending deal temporarily funds a department amid negotiations over immigration enforcement measures.