Following are the top foreign stories at 1715 hours

FGN11 US-INDIA-SHRINGLA India-US relationship on very sound footing: Shringla

New York: The India-US relationship is on a very sound footing with both nations working closely to take the momentum forward and propel bilateral ties to the next level, India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.By Yoshita Singh

FGN8 PAK-JADHAV Pak to grant consular access to Kulbushan Jadhav: Foreign Ministry

Islamabad: Pakistan will grant consular access to Indian national Kulbushan Jadhav according to the Pakistani laws, for which the modalities are being worked out, the Foreign Ministry has said.

FGN21 UK-INDIA-COUPLE-EXTRADITION India files appeal in UK High Court against couple for extradition in murder case

London: The Indian government has lodged an appeal in the UK High Court after its extradition request for a couple, wanted for the murder of their adopted child, was turned down by a London court recently.By Aditi Khanna

FGN15 US-INDIAN-SENTENCE

Indian-origin woman sentenced for smuggling hundreds of illegal aliens into US New York: A 51-year old Indian-origin woman was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and ordered to forfeit more than USD 7 million for her role in smuggling hundreds of undocumented people, primarily from India, into the US in exchange for fees ranging from approximately USD 28,000 to USD 60,000 per person.By Yoshita Singh

FGN12 US-PAKISTAN-LD AID

US security aid to Pak to remain suspended pending decisive action against terror groups: Report Washington: America's security assistance to Pakistan will remain suspended pending "decisive and irreversible" action by the country against externally-focused militant groups like the LeT and Al Qaeda operating from its territory, a US congressional report has said ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit here.By Lalit K Jha

FGN26 NEPAL-INDIA-LD PIPELINE

Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline to start commercial operation next month Kathmandu: India and Nepal have successfully concluded the 'testing transfer' of the Rs 325 crore Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline and the strategically important project is set to start commercial operation next month, officials said here Friday. By Shirish B Pradhan

FGN23 PAK-LD MARYAM

Pak anti-corruption court dismisses fake deed case against PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz Islamabad: In a relief to jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz, a Pakistani anti-corruption court on Friday dismissed a plea filed against her for submitting a fake document in the high-profile Avenfield Apartments case.By Sajjad Hussain

FGN3 US-TRUMP-TURKEY

No decision yet on sanctions against Turkey: Trump Washington: United States President Donald Trump has said no decision had been taken yet on imposing sanctions against Turkey for the purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia. By Lalit K Jha

FGN6 US-CHINA-HUMAN RIGHTS

China home to one of worst human rights crisis: Pompeo Washington: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said China was home to one of the worst human rights crisis of the present times, slamming Beijing for violations against ethnic and religious minorities. By Lalit K Jha

FGN19 IRAN-2NDLD DRONE

Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone Washington: Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Friday as Washington said an Iranian drone was destroyed after threatening an American naval vessel at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.

FGN18 AFGHAN-2NDLD BLAST

At least eight killed in blast near Kabul University Kabul: At least eight people were killed and dozens more wounded Friday when a bomb detonated near a major university in Kabul while students were waiting to take an exam, officials said. (AFP)

FGN10 PHILIPPINES-ACCIDENT

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash Manila: Philippine police say at least 9 mostly grade school students died and 16 others were injured when the truck they were riding on lost control on a downhill road, flipped on its side and pinned some of the victims. (AP)

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