Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

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* India, US discuss Indo-Pacific and Gaza matters in Intersessional Dialogue
     Washington: Indian and American officials held the US-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday during which they discussed matters related to the Indo-Pacific region, Ukraine and Gaza, the State Department said here. *
    
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* Bill Gates gives India 'A' for its focus on solving malnutrition problem
     Washington: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said he would give India "an A" for its focus on solving the problem of malnutrition. *
    
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* US lawmakers, officials condemn vandalism of temple in New York
     New York: Bipartisan lawmakers across the US have strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple here and called for an investigation into the incident, asserting that America must stand together against all forms of hate. *

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* World Bank pledges additional USD 2 bn to support critical reforms in Bangladesh
     Dhaka: The World Bank on Tuesday said that it could mobilise an additional USD 2 billion in financing to Bangladesh in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health. *

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* Imran Khan's military trial not on the cards, Pak govt tells IHC    
     Islamabad: The Pakistan government has informed the High Court here that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s military trial is not under consideration, days after the court sought clarification over the uncertainty surrounding the issue. *

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* China, Russia concerned about India-US relationship: top American diplomat
     Washington: China and Russia are concerned about the strengthening India-US relationship because it promotes inclusivity, peace, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, along with valuing diverse voices in society, a top US diplomat said Monday. *
    
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* US-India relationship has bright path ahead: top American diplomat
     Washington: The US-India relationship has entered an era of convergence with solid foundations and bright path ahead, a top Biden administration official has said. *
    
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* India's financial prospects aren't fully explored globally: Former minister Smriti Irani
     Washington: Observing that there is a lack of information about how much progress India has made, former Indian minister Smriti Irani on Monday said the financial prospects of the country have not been fully explored internationally. *

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* US-India partnership to solve global challenges, advance growth: DFC official
     Washington: India and the United States are working together to solve local and global problems, a senior American official said during her just-concluded trip to the South Asian country, according to a media release on Monday. *

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* ADB assures Pakistan USD 2 billion in new loans annually: Report
     Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank has assured Pakistan it will provide USD 2 billion annually in new loans to the cash-strapped country amid the government's inability to get cheaper credit due to its worsened ratings, according to a media report on Tuesday. *

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