Following are the foreign stories at 1700 hours

FGN25 US-2NDLDALL SHOOTING 30 killed in two separate mass shootings in US

Washington/Houston: At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in two separate mass shootings within 24 hours in the United States, the latest in a string of mass shootings in America.

FGN27 PAK-IMRAN-NSC Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan convened a meeting of the National Security Committee on Sunday to discuss issues pertaining to national security in the wake of developments in the region.

FGN19 PAK-LOC-ARMY Pak Army denies Indian claim of cross-LoC incursion

Islamabad: The Pakistan Army has denied the Indian claim about action by Pakistani army regulars and militants across the Line of Control and that their bodies were lying on the Indian side.

FGN29 SINGAPORE-RACISIM-MINISTER Racism exists but improving in Singapore, says Minister

Singapore: Racism exists in Singapore but the situation is “much better than before” and improving over the years, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Sunday, in the wake of a controversial video by two Indian-origin YouTubers in response to a recent "discriminatory" advertisement by an e-payment website.

FGN26 PHILIPPINES-LD CAPSIZE 31 dead, 62 rescued after boats capsize in Philippines

Manila: Rescuers recovered more bodies in rough seas where three ferry boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce winds and waves off two central Philippine provinces, bringing the death toll to 31 with three missing, the coast guard said Sunday. (AP) PTI

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