Leaders of advanced economies are gearing up for the annual G7 meeting in Italy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is amongst the attendees who has reached Italy to participate in the 50th G7 Summit. He will likely meet US President Joe Biden and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Countries no less than six of them are at present facing serious domestic challenges. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky addressed the elephant in the room. Speaking at the summit Zelensky stressed on unity among allied nations.

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President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today signed a 10-year bilateral security pact aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself in the present while also deterring aggression in the future.

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US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on Thursday (June 13) aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian invaders and getting Ukraine closer to NATO membership.

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Headlines of the hour: - Reform UK overtakes Tories in opinion poll - Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks - Kuwait: Bodies of 45 dead reach India - Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced - Ex-Karnataka CM's aide under scanner

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<p>United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news, Argentina's Senate on Wednesday (June 12) approved a economic reform plan proposed by President Javier Milei in an overall vote.</p>

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<p>Blinken said few of the changes in Gaza ceasefire plan were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal".</p>

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<p>Javier Milei’s reform bill was passed after a marathon debate, with senators now set to vote on each article of the package designed to boost investment by privatising state entities and providing incentives for businesses.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/convicted-felon-trump-seeks-freedom-to-speak-urges-judge-to-lift-gag-order-amid-biden-attacks-731251">Trump's lawyers demand gag order termination, call it a 'political sword'</a></p>

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<p>Donald Trump's legal team has urged Justice Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over his hush money trial, to lift the gag order now that the Republican has been convicted.</p>

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<p>Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate Ukraine&nbsp;$50 billion using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June12).</p>

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal. In other news, Argentina's Senate on Wednesday (June 12) approved a economic reform plan proposed by President Javier Milei in an overall vote. Click on the links to read more... US says some changes proposed by Hamas in ceasefire deal 'unworkable' Blinken said few of the changes in Gaza ceasefire plan were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal". Argentina Senate passes Milei reform bill Javier Milei’s reform bill was passed after a marathon debate, with senators now set to vote on each article of the package designed to boost investment by privatising state entities and providing incentives for businesses. Trump's lawyers demand gag order termination, call it a 'political sword' Donald Trump's legal team has urged Justice Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over his hush money trial, to lift the gag order now that the Republican has been convicted. G7 leaders pledge $50 billion for Ukraine by year end, says France Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate Ukraine $50 billion using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June12). Israel war: Palestinians detained during IDF offensive in Gaza allege abuses ×

Morning news brief: US says some Hamas proposals unworkable; Argentina Senate passes reform bill; & more

Watch top headlines of the hour: - US: Modi, Biden may meet on G7 sidelines - Fire tragedy: India's minister leaves for Kuwait - J&K attacks: Sketch of terrorists released - Gaza ceasefire deal in limbo? - Russian warships arriev in Cuba - Israel, Hamas committed war crimes - US FED leaves rates unchanged

Russian missile strikes Ukraine | US FED leaves rates unchanged

G7 Summit 2024: Hunger & Debt crisis in focus: Charity Oxfam urges wealthy Nations to boost spending on ending hunger as G7 leaders meet in Italy saying that just 3% of the G7 military spending could help solve the global food and debt crisis. Watch in for more details!

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The group of seven leaders have arrived in southern Italy to discuss issues dominating the world at the moment. The Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas Wars are expected to take center stage during the scheduled 3 days of talks. Watch in for more details!

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Headlines of the hour: - US: G7 reaches deal on Ukraine - X makes likes private - Heavy rains batter Chile - Israel: Heavy rocket fire from Lebanon

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia the Ukrainian president met the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and held talks focusing on this week's Peace Summit.

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Finally, Soloma Cats a Kyiv-based charity fund successfully conducted a blood donation Drive in Kyiv amid intense Russian attacks. Over 200 people donated blood in Kyiv City Center even those who had donated previously say they're motivated by the urgent need for blood on the front lines.

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The United States has announced a series of sanctions aimed at constraining Moscow's war in Ukraine well these steps that come ahead of the G7 leaders talks this week reportedly raised the stakes for foreign banks that still deal with Russia.

US announces raft of sanctions to hit war on Ukraine ahead of G7 leaders' talks

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Ukraine: Russian missile strike kills 9 - US: Modi, Biden may meet on G7 sidelines - Fire tragedy: India's minister leaves for Kuwait - Russian warships arriev in Cuba - Israel, Hamas committed war crimes

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Watch top headlines of the hour: - G7 set to agree on $50 billion loan to Ukraine - NATO to crackdown on Russian spies - Turkey, US sign $23 billion 5-16 deal - Massive fire at Iraq's oil refinery

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Watch top headlines of the hour: - Kuwait fire tragedy: MoS MEA meets injured - G7 summit: US-Ukraine to sign new security deal - Russia practices electronic missile launches - Stoltenberg: Adapting nuclear arsenal to threats - UNRWA: Over 330,000 tonnes waste in Gaza - Fedex to cut 2,000 jobs in Europe

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<p>Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine&nbsp;using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12).</p>

<p>"We have an agreement," a presidency official said ahead of the&nbsp;G7 summit in Italy on Thursday (June 13) that will focus on backing Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.</p>

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<p>G7 leaders had aimed to agree on a deal to use the profits from the interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of frozen Russian central bank assets to help Kyiv, using the profits as collateral for a loan of up to $50 billion.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday during the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.</p>

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<p>"There's a possibility that Russia might regain access to the frozen assets, or the income from those assets might not be enough to cover the loan. In that case, we'll need to discuss how to share the responsibility of repaying the loan,” the official said.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on Thursday to vow America's long-term support to the country.</p>

<p>"The agreement will assure our support will last long into the future, mostly in the defense and security space," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.</p>

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<p>"By signing this we'll also be sending Russia a signal of our resolve. If Putin thinks he can outlast the coalition supporting Ukraine, he's wrong," Sullivan said.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi heads to Italy for G7 Summit</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Italy to attend G7 summit, which is likely to be dominated by Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire talks.</p>

<p>The summit will be held between June 13-15 at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia region, with leaders&nbsp;from seven member countries, US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France, as well as the European Union in attendance.</p>

<p>India, which has been invited to the G7 summit as an outreach country, has defence and maritime cooperation on its agenda, according to ambassador Vani Rao.</p>

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Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12).

Group of Seven leaders have agreed to allocate $50 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, the French presidency announced on Wednesday (June 12). "We have an agreement," a presidency official said ahead of the G7 summit in Italy on Thursday (June 13) that will focus on backing Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. Also read: PM Modi to attend 50th G7 summit in Italy G7 leaders had aimed to agree on a deal to use the profits from the interest on 300 billion euros ($325 billion) of frozen Russian central bank assets to help Kyiv, using the profits as collateral for a loan of up to $50 billion. US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday during the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy. Also read: What is G7? Why is it different this year? "There's a possibility that Russia might regain access to the frozen assets, or the income from those assets might not be enough to cover the loan. In that case, we'll need to discuss how to share the responsibility of repaying the loan,” the official said. Biden to sign new security agreement with Ukraine US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on Thursday to vow America's long-term support to the country. "The agreement will assure our support will last long into the future, mostly in the defense and security space," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters. × "By signing this we'll also be sending Russia a signal of our resolve. If Putin thinks he can outlast the coalition supporting Ukraine, he's wrong," Sullivan said. PM Modi heads to Italy for G7 Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Italy to attend G7 summit, which is likely to be dominated by Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire talks. The summit will be held between June 13-15 at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia region, with leaders from seven member countries, US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France, as well as the European Union in attendance. India, which has been invited to the G7 summit as an outreach country, has defence and maritime cooperation on its agenda, according to ambassador Vani Rao. (With inputs from agencies)

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