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All issues between India, Pak bilateral in nature, says PM Modi while meeting Trump at G7 meeting

PM Modi met US President Trump today at the sidelines of the G-7 summit after their dinner meeting on Sunday night.

"We spoke about common values," PM Modi said with President Trump by his side while adding that they were in touch on trade issues.

Rejection of international law on the rise, says Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif

The rejection of international law is on the rise, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday, during a meeting in Beijing with the Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi.

INX Media case: Another setback for P Chidambaram, sent to extended CBI custody till August 30

After a setback from the Supreme Court, the special CBI court on Monday sent P Chidambaram to extended five-day custody. The apex court had earlier dismissed his anticipatory bail plea and asked Chidambaram to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court.

Escalating violent acts pushing Hong Kong to verge of very dangerous situation: Government

Illegal violence is pushing Hong Kong to the brink of great danger, the city government said on Monday, after a weekend of clashes that included the first gun-shot and the arrest of 86 people, the youngest just 12.

Johnson, Modi spoke on climate change at G7: Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale

India's foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale while briefing the media on PM Modi's engagement at the G7 summit said that Prime Minister Johnson and the Indian prime minister discussed climate change.