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     FGN43: PM-LDALL BRUNEI
     *In Brunei, PM Modi says India supports 'policy of development, and not expansionism'
     Bandar Seri Begawan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said India supports a "policy of development, and not expansionism”, a remark that appeared directed at China as he wrapped up a bilateral visit to Brunei, where the two countries also reiterated their commitment to "freedom of navigation" in the region.

     FGN34: PM-BRUNEI-LD STATEMENT
     India, Brunei stress freedom of navigation, discuss enhancing defence cooperation
     Bandar Seri Begawan: India and Brunei on Wednesday committed themselves to respecting freedom of navigation and overflight consistent with international law, a joint statement said here after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

     FGN8: PM-BRUNEI-LD BILATERAL
     India-Brunei elevate bilateral ties to ‘Enhanced Partnership’ as PM Modi holds talks with Sultan Bolkiah
     Bandar Seri Begawan: India and Brunei on Wednesday elevated the bilateral ties to “Enhanced Partnership” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah discussing defence, trade and energy among other topics along with exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

     FGN31: CHINA-YOUTH-TEXTBOOK
     Rock 'n' roll, pop music, internet can sow seeds of 'colour revolution' in Gen Z, cautions China's new textbook
     Beijing: A new textbook cautions that rock 'n' roll, pop music, and the internet can be exploited to incite a "colour revolution" among Chinese youths, aligning with President Xi Jinping's push for stronger ideological controls.

     FGN30: SINGAPORE-INDIA-REALESTATE-INVESTMENT
     Singaporean real estate giant CapitaLand to double investment in India to over Rs 90,280 cr
     Singapore: Singapore-based diversified real estate group CapitaLand is planning to double its investment in India to over Rs 90,280 crore by 2028, the city-state's envoy to India said on Wednesday.

     FGN21: NEPAL-OLI-CLIMATE-ELECTION
     Climate change puts voting rights at risk, says Nepal PM Oli; warns of impact of severe weather on elections
     Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Wednesday emphasised that unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters, exacerbated by climate change, can pose a significant threat to citizens' ability to exercise their right to vote, as he underscored the need for election officials to adapt and ensure the integrity of democratic processes.*

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