FGN10 US-TRUMP-RUSSIA
**** Many don’t know what my decision is: Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia
Washington: Facing intense criticism, US President Donald Trump said he had taken a “good decision” to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law and asserted that many did not know what it actually meant. ****
FGN17 US-VANCE-H1B
**** Vance defends ‘indentured servants’ remark on H-1B workers, admits ‘rhetoric’ has been ‘imperfect’
Washington: US Vice President J D Vance has admitted that his rhetoric has been “imperfect” when he referred to foreign professionals holding H-1 B visas as “indentured servants”. ****
FGN11 US-RUBIO-TRUMP-LD TARIFFS
**** 60-day pause on Russia sanctions to analyse global impact: Rubio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the waiver from sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries, including India, was a 60-day pause to analyse the global impact of the measure. ****
FGN13 SAUDI-INDIANS-DIRECTIVES
**** India asks its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow safety directives amid security concerns
Dubai: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authorities for people receiving emergency warnings through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies amid heightened security concerns following strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. ****
FGN25 PAK-TEMPLE-SEALED
**** Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition attempt
Peshawar: Authorities in Pakistan have sealed a nearly 200-year-old Hindu temple following protests by members of the Hindu community and civil society activists after an attempt was made to demolish the historic structure to make way for a commercial plaza. ****
FGN32 PAK-IRAN-FM
**** Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar discusses ‘evolving regional situation’ with Iranian counterpart Araghchi
Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday discussed the “evolving regional situation” and the ongoing Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. ****
FGN29 PAK-MALDIVES-MUIZZU
**** Maldives President Muizzu to visit Pakistan
Islamabad: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22 to strengthen bilateral ties, the Foreign Office said here on Sunday. ****
FGN28 PAK-IRAN-TRADE
**** Pakistan suspends trade with Iran at two key border crossings over smuggling, security concerns
Karachi: Pakistan has temporarily suspended trade at two border crossings with Iran in its Balochistan province to address security concerns and curb smuggling, a provincial official has said. ****
FGN15 PAK-INDIA-AIRSPACE-BAN
**** Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till November 24
Islamabad: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines for another month, until November 24, according to the country’s airports authority. ****
FGN34 BANGLA-NATIONALS-SAUDI
**** Dhaka seeks explanation from Saudi Arabia over execution of 2 Bangladeshis
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Sunday sought an explanation from Saudi Arabia over the execution of two of its nationals, saying authorities in Dhaka and its mission in Riyadh were not informed about the legal proceedings beforehand. ****
FGN14 BANGLA-FIRE-ARREST
**** Case filed against resort owner, manager after Bangladesh fire kills 10; one arrested
Dhaka: Police in Bangladesh have filed a case against the owner and manager of a seaside resort where a fire killed 10 people, with the manager arrested and the owner remaining untraceable, local media reported on Sunday. ****
FGN22 BANGLA-HANNAN-ARREST
**** Former Bangladesh air force chief arrested in Qatar over graft charges
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former air force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar over graft charges against him at home, officials said here on Sunday. ****
FGN18 BANGLA-PM-OROP
**** Bangladesh PM Rahman says OROP scheme for military personnel in works
Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said the government was processing the implementation of a “One Rank, One Pension” (OROP) scheme for armed forces personnel, alongside efforts to modernise the military and develop a domestic defence industry. ****
FGN31 CANADA-4THLD FIRE
**** Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base
Edmonton: Canada’s defence minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said that large numbers of injured people were transported to hospitals.
(PTI News)
