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Critics in Iran have opposed the proposed agreement, arguing that it compromises national interests and gives away valuable leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

The gathering comes against the backdrop of growing policy differences among member nations, raising questions about the prospects for consensus.

Gadkari said promoting ethanol and other alternative fuels would help reduce India's ₹22 trillion fuel import bill and create alternatives to petrol and diesel.

The visit will conclude in Paris on 18 June, where PM Modi will attend VivaTech and showcase India's growing strengths in AI, digital innovation and deep technology.

Gurbhej Singh, 26, died after suffering a knife wound during an incident on North Road in Southall in the early hours of Wednesday.

Anti-monarchy protesters gathered near Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, the annual birthday parade of the monarch. Organised by the campaign group Republic, demonstrators lined the Mall as the royal procession passed in carriages and on horseback.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a key diplomatic visit to France and Slovakia ahead of the G7 Summit, where global leaders will gather to discuss major international issues. The visit includes high-level bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, while discussions around a possible Modi-Trump diplomatic reset are also gaining attention. The summit is expected to focus on global security, trade, and geopolitical tensions.

Indian startups are set to take centre stage on the global innovation map as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in France. The event brings together around 120 Indian innovators and international investors, creating a major platform for collaboration, funding, and technology exchange.

Protesters in Albania have taken to the streets against a controversial holiday property development, raising concerns over environmental impact, land use and transparency. Demonstrators say the project threatens local communities and natural landscapes, fueling a growing public backlash.

The NTA rejected allegations of CUET-PG exam irregularities, explaining that 565 rescheduled candidates were scored without normalisation, while AISA staged widespread protests across Delhi demanding the education minister’s resignation.

Pakistan’s Budget 2026 has sparked debate as defence spending is reportedly increased by 18%, reaching nearly ₹3 trillion, even as the country continues to face rising debt and IMF-related financial pressure. The budget highlights a difficult balance between national security priorities and economic challenges.

Anthopic’s Mythos model is particularly adept at detecting software vulnerabilities, some of which remained undiscovered for decades. It has been used by US authorities and select companies to plug security gaps. The US believes such AI could become a dangerous cyberweapon in the wrong hands.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a key diplomatic visit to France and Slovakia ahead of the G7 Summit, where global leaders will gather to discuss major international issues. The visit includes high-level bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, while discussions around a possible Modi-Trump diplomatic reset are also gaining attention. The summit is expected to focus on global security, trade, and geopolitical tensions.

At the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to intensify. Ukraine has reportedly carried out strikes that triggered a fire at a Russian port, while Moscow claims it is making advances in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.

After a six-week conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran and fierce Iranian retaliation, a fragile ceasefire has held for over 60 days. Pakistan says a US-Iran deal could be near, but the biggest issue remains unresolved: Iran’s enriched uranium. Now reports say that Iran has booby trapped the nuclear sites, it has laid mines and also deliberately collapsed the tunnels leading to the the underground facilities protecting it. Trump says US will get Iran's enriched uranium when 'all is calm'. It is possible? Watch what are the dangers facing American forces inside Iran?

On the other hand, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued to strike a defiant tone and insisted no deal would be signed on Sunday.

Iran demanded its blocked funds be released and its management of the Strait of Hormuz compensated in any peace deal, while US President Trump anticipated a nuclear-blocking accord Sunday, warning of an “ultimate alternative” if it fails.

US President Donald Trump is set to host a historic UFC event at the White House on Sunday, marking the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The specially built arena, dubbed “The Claw,” will feature 14 elite MMA fighters in back-to-back bouts. Trump has called it “the greatest show on earth,” though critics have questioned the decision, calling it controversial and a misuse of national monuments. The event, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday, has sparked both excitement and debate across the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France, where he will hold a series of high-profile meetings with world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Qatar's Emir, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions will focus on economic growth, AI, supply chain resilience, global investment, security, immigration, and key geopolitical challenges. The visit will conclude with a dinner hosted by Macron at the Palace of Versailles.