FGN53 WASIA-HORMUZ-EXPLAINER

Strait of Hormuz reopens: what it means for global energy security Dubai/New Delhi:The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz marks the end of nearly four months of disruption that sent crude oil prices soaring and heightened concerns over global energy supplies.

FGN40 US-IRAN-TIMELINE

US-Iran conflict: Timeline of key events Washington/Islamabad: As an agreement to restore peace in West Asia comes into effect and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, we look into the timeline of the conflict.

FGN44 US-IRAN-KEY PLAYERS

Key players in US-Iran peace deal Dubai: As an agreement between the US and Iran aimed at restoring peace in West Asia comes into effect, we look at the key players shaping diplomacy on all sides.

FGN38 UN-INDIA-PAK

India calls Pakistan a ‘Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorism United Nations: India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it a "Frankenstein state" that gets shocked when its "own monster bites back", as it accused Islamabad of "hosting, training and deploying" terrorists.

FGN60 LANKA-IMPORTS

Sri Lanka to closely monitor imports to prevent forex leakages Colombo: Sri Lanka will closely monitor imports under a new regulatory framework aimed at preventing foreign exchange leakages, Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said on Friday.

FGN16 US-INDIA-BIGOTRY-LAWMAKER

Congressman Krishnamoorthi flags incidents of anti-India hate in US Washington: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has voiced concern on the increase in anti-India hate incidents in the US and urged Americans to stand against bigotry, prejudice and discrimination.

FGN45 UK-INDIA-FTA-MISRI

India-UK FTA more than just about trade: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Paris:The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) goes beyond just trade and technology to open many doors for the people in both countries, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said.

FGN17 US-IRAN-LD VANCE

Vance delays Switzerland trip for talks with Iranian negotiators Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has put off his visit to Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators, with the White House citing logistical issues.

FGN23 UN-GUTERRES-YOGA

From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres United Nations: Commemorating the International Day of Yoga, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that from its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal, helping millions of all faiths.

FGN35 US-TRUMP-AIR FORCE ONE

Trump takes final ride on old Air Force One plane, jet gifted by Qatar to join fleet Washington: President Donald Trump's return from a visit to France on board Air Force One marked the final journey of the Boeing 747-200B, which has been ferrying US presidents for the past 35 years.

FGN11 PAK-SIKH-MURDER-ARREST

Prime suspect arrested in Sikh couple murder case in Pakistan Peshawar: Police have arrested the prime suspect in the double murder case involving a Sikh caretaker couple who were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said.

FGN48 PAK-KHAMENEI-FUNERAL

Pak delegation to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei: PM Sharif Islamabad: A Pakistani delegation will attend the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in the US-Israeli strikes in February, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday.

FGN4 US-IRAN-REPUBLICANS

Trump's Iran deal runs into Republican storm; Vance comes to defend Washington: US President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran to end the war faced strong pushback from fellow Republicans, who claimed that the pact did not prevent Tehran from enriching uranium and gave it a lot of money to fund its proxies.

FGN62 US-3RDLD IRAN

Talks between US, Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say Jerusalem: Talks between the US and Iran were called off Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said, raising questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.(AP)

PTI GSP

Foreign exchange controls tighten as Sri Lanka moves to closely monitor imports and curb leakages. Sri Lanka is introducing a new regulatory framework to closely monitor imports in order to prevent foreign exchange leakages. The measure is directed at tighter oversight of import activity and is intended to curb outflows of foreign currency through the trade channel. The stated focus is on enhanced monitoring and compliance control over imports as part of broader foreign exchange management.