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**** Those who oppose UN reforms, don’t really care about it and are only using it: EAM Jaishankar
New York: Frustrations are mounting among the international community over the lack of UN reforms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, asserting that those opposing them are “using” the world organisation and “don’t care” about it. ****
FGN8 US-TRUMP-XI-TALKS
**** Trump, Xi review bilateral ties, vow to chart future course over common interests
Washington: President Donald Trump has said that the US and China have “never gotten along better” as he reviewed bilateral ties with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. He asserted that the two countries can continue to build a relationship that promotes prosperity and security for future generations. ****
FGN47 UN-JAISHANKAR-SHIPPING
**** India, Liberia announce ‘group of friends’ on shipping safety, security
United Nations: India and Liberia on Friday announced establishing a “group of friends” on the safety and security of shipping and seafarers, a landmark maritime initiative launched amid continued attacks on commercial shipping. ****
FGN30 US-XI-INVITE
**** Xi invites 1,00,000 young Americans for exchanges, study in China
Washington: China’s President Xi Jinping has said one lakh young Americans will be invited to visit China for exchanges and study over the next five years. ****
FGN43 PAK-IMRAN-PARTY
**** Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s party decides to postpone Sep 27 long march
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party has decided to postpone its protest march towards Islamabad until October 4, party insiders said on Friday. ****
FGN46 LANKA-AMENDMENT
**** Sri Lanka adopts controversial amendment raising judges’ retirement age
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Friday adopted the controversial 22nd Amendment to the Constitution which raises the retirement age of judges, despite protests by the opposition. ****
FGN11 UN-BANGLA-RAHMAN
**** Bangladesh became free from fascism in 2024: Prime Minister Rahman tells UNGA
United Nations: Bangladesh became free from fascism in 2024, and the government is pursuing a strategy of recovery, restoration and reconstruction to “repair” the country battered by fascist rule and exploitation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said at the UN General Assembly. ****
FGN10 UN-INDIA-NEPAL-KHANAL
**** Some ‘ebb and flow’ on political front but have ‘excellent relationship’ with India: Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal
New York: Nepal has an “excellent” relationship with India, and while there is “ebb and flow” on the political front, Kathmandu is taking a “pragmatic” approach with New Delhi, focusing on opportunities rather than challenges, Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal said. ****
FGN18 PAK-AFGHAN-CLASH
**** Pakistani forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in border clash amid escalating tensions
Islamabad: Pakistani security forces killed several Afghan Taliban fighters after they allegedly attempted to enter Pakistan and opened hostilities along the border in Balochistan province, state-run media reported on Friday. ****
FGN17 US-SHARIF-BANGLA-IRAN
**** Pak vows to deepen ties with Bangladesh and Iran as Sharif meets Rahman, Pezeshkian on UNGA margins
United Nations: Pakistan has vowed to deepen bilateral cooperation with Dhaka and Tehran, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met his Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. ****
FGN12 UN-NEPAL-LD SHAH
**** Nepal PM proposes establishing Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India, China
United Nations: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed establishing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by his country as well as India and China, in the wake of the recent devastating flash floods in the area. ****
FGN29 NEPAL-FLOODS-RECOVERY-RAIN
**** Fresh rains pose new challenge to Nepal flood recovery
Kathmandu: Heavy rainfall across large parts of Nepal has posed a fresh challenge to recovery efforts in areas devastated by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods, with authorities warning of renewed risks of landslides, floods and debris flows. ****
FGN44 IRAN-US
**** Iran suggests deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
Dubai: Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear programme in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
(PTI News)
