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Top 10 world news: India restricts Bangladesh garment imports; Trump to dial Putin and Zelensky, and more

Top 10 world news: India restricts Bangladesh garment imports; Trump to dial Putin and Zelensky, and more

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India has issued a new trade directive sharply limiting the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG), a critical export for Bangladesh, to only two Indian seaports: Kolkata and Nhava Sheva in Mumbai. The move closes all land ports previously used for these imports, which are worth over $700 million annually, signalling a significant shift in trade policy.

In other news, US President Donald Trump on Saturday (May 17) said that he would be dialing Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, stressing that the agenda of the conversation will be "STOPPING THE BLOODBATH".

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India restricts Bangladesh garment imports to Kolkata, Mumbai seaports, curbs Northeast land ports

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India has issued a new trade directive sharply limiting the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG), a critical export for Bangladesh, to only two Indian seaports: Kolkata and Nhava Sheva in Mumbai. The move closes all land ports previously used for these imports, which are worth over $700 million annually, signalling a significant shift in trade policy.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire soon? Trump to dial Putin and Zelensky | Subject of conversation - 'STOPPING THE BLOODBATH'

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin Photograph: (AFP)

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (May 17) said that he would be dialing Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, stressing that the agenda of the conversation will be "STOPPING THE BLOODBATH".

Who is Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish? Expelled Pakistani diplomat linked to Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra accused of spying

 Jyoti Malhotra with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish Photograph: (Travel with Jo/YouTube)

A travel blogger from Hisar, Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives. The case has brought to light her links with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish, a Pakistani official working at the High Commission in New Delhi.

'More Muslims in India than Pakistan': Owaisi slams Turkey for backing Pak, says '220 million Muslims living here'

 AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Photograph: (PTI)

Lok Sabha MP and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday (May 17) hit back at Turkey for supporting Pakistan amid India-Pak tensions, stressing that there are more Muslims in India than in Pakistan.

What is an autopen? The device Trump says proves the election was ‘stolen’ - Here’s how it works

 US President Donald Trump Photograph: (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump took to social media, calling the autopen part of a “real crime” linked to the 2020 presidential election. In an early morning rant, he claimed that the device, used to replicate signatures, was abused during Joe Biden’s time in office.

US Embassy WARNS Indians: Here's what will happen if you overstay in America

 Trump may invoke Alien Enemies Act soon Photograph: (Reuters/Wion web team)

As US President Donald Trump has begun a massive crackdown on illegal immigrants, theUS Embassy in Indiahas issued a public advisory, warning Indians over their overstay in America.

'Very nasty word'? Trump uses the 'N-word' as he again cries for credit in India-Pak conflict | Here's what he said

 US President Donald Trump Photograph: (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump once used the "N-word", while discussing theIndia-Pakistan conflict, calling it a "very nasty word", during his interview with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier.

'CORRUPT, VICIOUS WITCH HUNT AGAINST ME': Trump revives 2020 elections claims, targets Autopen, ‘Sleepy Joe’ in early morning rant

 US President Donald Trump Photograph: (REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo)

US PresidentDonald Trumptook to his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday (May 17) for an early morning rant after returning from a four-day tour of the Persian Gulf, where he visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

There will be more Kohlis, not like we don't have talent: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

 Virat Kohli Photograph: (AFP) AIMIM leaderAsaduddin Owaisi, who was once better remembered for his aggressive medium paced bowling than for aggressive oratory, remembers beating future India paceman Venkatesh Prasad in an inter-university final game during the early 90s.

Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning review: Tom Cruise dives mid-sea, fights mid-air to save the world

 Mission Impossible Final Reckoning Photograph: (X)

It has been nearly 3 decades since Tom Cruise suspended himself from the ceiling inside a CIA vault and stole classified data of the US government from a computer. That set the stage for death-defying stunts in subsequent films in the franchise. As Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt inMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,and hangs from a plane, fighting his opponent and nemesis Gabriel while defying gravity, one wonders if the tried and tested template of the MI series is finally wearing off.

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Prapti Upadhayay

Prapti Upadhayay is a New Delhi-based journalist who reports on key news developments across India and global affairs, with a special focus on US politics. When not writing, she en...Read More

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