FGN30 BANGLA-HASINA
B'desh court issues arrest warrant against Hasina, her sister Rehana, British MP Rizwana in graft cases Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh on Sunday issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, British MP Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, and 50 others in connection with the alleged illegal acquisition of land by abusing political power.
FGN35 UK-TRADE
UK cuts import tariffs on ‘everyday essentials’ in effort to boost growth London: The UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to boost economic growth.
FGN37 BANGLA-PASSPORTS-ISRAEL
Bangladesh reintroduces 'except Israel' inscription on passports amid public anger over Gaza situation Dhaka: Bangladesh has reintroduced "except Israel” inscription on passports debarring its citizens from travelling to the Jewish state as public anger mounted against Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, officials said on Sunday.
FGN7 CHINA-US-TARIFFS-BURNS
Trump’s tariffs against China major test for Xi Jinping’s leadership: Nicholas Burns Beijing: The US' high tariffs on China will be a major test for President Xi Jinping’s leadership amid the economic slowdown while the Trump administration’s levies on Beijing could be far more effective if the US takes allies along, former US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns has said.
FGN9 PAK-IRAN-WORKERS
Eight Pakistani workers killed in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province Islamabad: Eight workers from Pakistan's Punjab province were killed by Baloch militants in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province in an incident of target killing, according to a media report on Sunday.
FGN43 LANKA-POLICE CHIEF
Sri Lankan Parl Speaker starts process to appoint panel to probe suspended police chief's conduct Colombo: Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has started the process to appoint a three-member panel to probe the conduct of suspended police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon, officials said on Sunday.
FGN42 NEPAL-PROTESTS-EX KING
Nepal's ex-king expresses sorrow over violence during pro-monarchy protests Kathmandu: Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah on Sunday expressed sorrow over the violence during last month's pro-monarchy protests in the Tinkune area of Kathmandu.
FGN36 NEPAL-CURFEW
Curfew after clashes during Hanuman Jayanti celebration in Nepal’s Birgunj extended till midnight Kathmandu: The curfew imposed in the Birgunj Municipality of Nepal’s Parsa district following violent clashes during a Hanuman Jayanti procession has been extended till midnight Sunday, officials said.
FGN34 UK-SIKHS-STARMER
UK PM Keir Starmer hails British Sikhs' contribution in Baisakhi message London: Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the contributions of British Sikhs across all walks of life in the UK in his Baisakhi greetings from 10 Downing Street on Sunday.
FGN31 SINGAPORE-PM
Multi-racial society precious amid global troubles: Singapore PM Singapore: Singapore’s multi-racial and diverse society is precious and amid global troubles, all efforts must be made to protect it, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday.
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