Morning Digest: MEA Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement; Trump urges Netanyahu to end Gaza war, and more
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Jaishankar-Rubio pitch for early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the need to speed up India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations underway.
Entire Pakistan border to be covered with electronic surveillance system in four years: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that two models of an electronic surveillance system capable of detecting infiltrators and tunnels are being tested along the Jammu border.
Trump meets Netanyahu, urges end to Gaza war
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like the war in Gaza to stop and thinks that will happen relatively soon, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
U.S. Supreme Court denies Tahawwur Rana’s application seeking stay on extradition to India
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Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif open to "neutral" investigation into deadly Kashmir attack, ready to defend sovereignty against India.
Trump confident in new Iran nuclear deal; expert-level talks to follow, red lines include missile program non-negotiable.
Pakistan calls for international investigation into Kashmir killings, willing to cooperate, denies involvement, warns against escalation, disputes LeT connection.
Pope Francis' funeral seating arrangements based on French alphabet, with Trump likely in front rows.
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire in Kashmir, prompting Indian army response; no casualties reported, defense official confirms.
President Trump comments on longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan following deadly terror attack in Kashmir.
India's freeze on the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan raises doubts about the renewal of the Indo-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty.
Israeli bombing in Jabalia kills 23, escalating death toll in Gaza conflict, as Hamas and Israel continue fighting.
Trump pressures Ukraine to concede Crimea to Russia in exchange for ending the war, as tensions escalate.
China considers exempting U.S. imports from tariffs, seeks business input, signaling economic concerns amid trade war.
State Department schedules signing of agreement between Rwanda and DRC, amid conflict and accusations of Rwandan support for rebels.
Shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador's Pacific coast, felt in Quito, no tsunami risk reported.
Houthi rebels in Yemen shoot down seven U.S. Reaper drones, costing the Pentagon over $200 million.