FGN43: CHINA-PAK-BLAST-REAX
*China expresses 'deep shock' over attack on its nationals in Karachi, 'demands' Pak to close security loopholes
Beijing: China on Monday said it was "deeply shocked" by the killing of two Chinese nationals in a suicide attack in Karachi and "demanded” Pakistan to effectively close the security loopholes and take targeted measures to provide full protection for its workers engaged in the CPEC projects. *
FGN46 PAK-AIRPORT-LDALL BLAST
*Two Chinese nationals killed in attack by Baloch suicide bomber in Pakistan
Karachi: Two Chinese nationals were killed and 17 people injured in a suicide attack by a Baloch insurgent group that targeted a convoy of Chinese workers near Pakistan's busiest airport here late at night, authorities said on Monday.
FGN41 PAK-PROTEST
Life returns to normal in Pakistan's capital, Imran Khan's party ends protest
Islamabad: Life was returning to normal in the Pakistani capital on Monday after the violent protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters subsided in the wake of high drama involving the mysterious disappearance of the party leader Ali Amin Gandapur. *
FGN28: PAK-IMRAN
*Pak's Punjab govt bans Imran Khan from meeting wife, lawyers, party members till Oct 18 due to 'security concerns'
Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab government on Monday banned jailed former premier Imran Khan from meeting his family members, lawyers and party leaders till October 18 due to "security concerns", amidst his party staging anti-government protests in several cities.
FGN22: SINGAPORE-ISWARAN
Singapore's Indian-origin ex-minister Iswaran begins 1-yr jail term for corruption; apologises to nation
Singapore: Singapore's Indian-origin former transport minister S Iswaran on Monday began his one-year jail term in a corruption case, opting not to appeal his conviction, and apologised "unreservedly" to the nation.
FGN30: UK-PM-OFFICE
UK PM Keir Starmer names new chief of staff in Downing Street shake-up
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday named a new chief of staff after a high-profile resignation amid a wider shake-up of his top team at 10 Downing Street to mark his Labour Party government's first 100 days in office.
FGN6: US-DIWALI-BOOK
New kids' book about Diwali by Indian-American author highlights message of inclusivity, diversity
New York: A new book for children about Diwali by an Indian-American author aims to spread awareness about the festival's cultural traditions, highlighting the message of inclusivity and diversity.*