Following are the top foreign stories at 2000 hours

FGN64 US-IRAN-TALKS-LD TRUMP **** Trump threatens to bomb Iran if no deal by Wednesday, rules out extension of ceasefire Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would start bombing Iran if they do not agree to a deal with the US before the end of the two-week ceasefire on Wednesday. **** FGN37 PAK-WASIA-TALKS **** Uncertainty prevails over second round of US-Iran talks Islamabad: There was uncanny vagueness on Tuesday about the talks between the US and Iran due to unnecessary bravado being shown by the rivals as the end of a two-week ceasefire approached. **** FGN16 US-VANCE-PAK **** Vance likely to travel to Islamabad on Tuesday: report Washington: US Vice President J D Vance is likely to travel to Islamabad on Tuesday for peace

talks with Iran to end the seven-week war, according to a media report. **** FGN28 PAK-INDIA-AIRSPACE **** Pak further extends airspace ban on Indian airlines till May 24 Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday further extended the ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace for another month. **** FGN49 UK-INDIA-DEFENCE **** Defence Chief General Anil Chauhan holds high-level talks on evolving nature of conflict in UK London: The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has held a wide range of high-level discussions with military counterparts and ministers on the evolving nature of conflict and countering emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific in London this week. **** FGN56 CHINA-IRAN-LD SHIP **** China denies links to Iranian cargo ship seized by US in Gulf Beijing: China on Tuesday denied any links to the Iranian cargo ship seized by the US in the Gulf allegedly containing chemical materials to manufacture missiles. **** FGN61 CHINA-INDIA-ENVOY **** India’s strategic autonomy offers value, predictability for partner countries: Indian envoy Beijing: India’s strategic autonomy doctrine offers value and predictability for partner countries, Consul General of India to Shanghai Pratik Mathur said on Tuesday. **** FGN52 PAK-MISSILE **** Pak successfully test-fires locally developed anti-ship weapon system Islamabad: The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, which can neutralise sea-based threats at an extended range, the military said on Tuesday. **** FGN48 UN-INDIA **** India bats for greater Global South representation in UNSC United Nations: India has underscored the need for greater representation in the permanent membership of the UN Security Council, particularly of countries from the Global South, and called for a fair and inclusive global financial system. **** FGN15 UN-INDIA-ECONOMY **** India’s economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN United Nations: India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a report by the United Nations. **** FGN21 GERMANY-GURDWARA-CLASH **** 4 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany; police launch probe London: Four people were injured after a clash broke out between two groups at a gurdwara in Germany’s Moers city, prompting a large-scale security response, including special forces, according to German authorities and media reports. **** FGN20 US-WASIA-PETRAEUS **** US-Iran ceasefire likely to be extended, says former CENTCOM chief Washington: The ceasefire between the US and Iran is expected to be extended beyond the initial two-week period, as both sides are willing to continue negotiations, former Central Command chief David H Petraeus has said. **** FGN14 UN-INDIA-PEACEKEEPING **** India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation New York: Issues related to United Nations peacekeeping were among the key topics discussed during a meeting between senior Indian and UN officials here, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said on Tuesday. **** FGN6 SINGAPORE-IMO **** Countries backing navigation in Strait of Hormuz sending ‘right message’: IMO chief Singapore: Countries standing up for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sending “the right message”, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to threaten global shipping. **** FGN41 SINGAPORE-INDIA-MARITIME **** India, Singapore charting out roadmap for digital corridor, green shipping: official Singapore: India and Singapore are working on a roadmap to set up infrastructure for digital corridor collaboration and green shipping, a senior official said on Tuesday. **** PY PY