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The Modi-Trump meeting comes at a time when both countries are looking to address trade differences. Success in negotiations could lead to increased investment, stronger supply chains and expanded energy collaboration.

India-US trade deal enters 'last mile', officials say ahead of Modi-Trump meeting

Prosecutors said Eduardo Bolsonaro was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for lobbying US authorities to influence the case against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.

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India and Canada agreed to advance CEPA negotiations for completion by 2026 and launch talks on a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) to strengthen defence and security cooperation.

Carney invites PM Modi to Ottawa, India and Canada launch security information pact talks at G7

The assessment revealed that Tehran can now close the key shipping route whenever it chooses, allowing Iran to impact global trade and economic activity.

US intelligence assesses Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz at will after conflict: Report

PM Narendra Modi said disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have affected the global economy. Several Indian civilians have also lost their lives. It must be ensured that maritime routes remain secure and the seafarers can perform their duties without fear, he added.

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The UK seized the Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel for breaching sanctions, arresting an Indian national and disrupting oil revenues used to fund the Ukraine war.

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President Donald Trump said at the G7 Summit on Tuesday that he’ll “probably” have a press conference where he will read the memorandum of understanding “word by word” so that the press covers it accurately. Trump also committed to sending the eventual text of the MoU to Congress for review.

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US President Trump claimed Israeli PM Netanyahu begged former President Obama to reject the 2015 Iran deal, accusing Obama of siding with Tehran while defending his own Middle East policies.

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US President Trump criticised Israel's prolonged military campaign against Hezbollah and high civilian casualties, suggesting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should take over to finish the job faster.

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Pascal Confavreux, spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, said leaders at the G7 Summit were seeking consensus on diagnostics before addressing solutions to protect economies worldwide. The ongoing crisis in West Asia dominated talks, particularly the disruption of key trade routes.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump met at the G7 Summit in France, marking their first in-person interaction since 2025 amid efforts to navigate bilateral trade strains.

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China has exported 25,378 tonnes of rare-earth ore, metals and compounds during January-May 2026, as compared with nearly 24,832 tonnes in the corresponding period last year.

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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress of the US and Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" of Russia are among the oldest strategic bombers still in active service. Introduced just a year apart in the 1950s, both were designed for long-range nuclear deterrence during the Cold War.

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Qatar plans to restore up to 80% of LNG production within two months after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to a Bloomberg report. However, complete restoration could take up to five years.

Qatar aims to restore 80% of LNG production within two months after Hormuz reopening

Viral claims that Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late founder Charlie Kirk, filed to legally drop "Kirk" from her name are entirely false and unverified social media rumours.

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The alleged plot targeted UFC Freedom 250, a White House event held on the South Lawn as part of President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday weekend. It comes amid a series of threats and security incidents involving Trump and senior officials, heightening concerns about political violence.

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Ukraine's drone attack damaged a Gazpromneft oil refinery in Moscow on June 16, 2026, confirmed by Mayor Sobyanin and President Zelenskiy. With Russian refinery strikes doubling since early 2026, this vital regional fuel supply is now disrupted.

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Climate change, conflict and economic shocks are driving a global hunger crisis, with 363 million people at risk in 2026. Wars and extreme weather are disrupting food supplies and deepening insecurity.

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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for satirical works targeting Putin and Lukashenko, was shot dead in Poland. Polish Authorities are investigating the incident; there is no evidence linking the murder to Russia. 

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Since 1965, the US B-52 strategic bomber evolved from Vietnam carpet-bombing to record-long-range strikes in Desert Storm, followed by heavy precision support in Iraq and Afghanistan, and finally the new 2026 Operation Epic Fury strikes against Iran. Check more operations in the past.

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Iran's Ghalibaf is set to meet US VP JD Vance in Switzerland for the formal signing of the West Asia peace accord. 

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US President Donald Trump and other leaders of the G7 gathered with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky for an hour and 15 minutes at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. The talks focused on how to “build peace and security for Ukraine and Europe.

‘Will focus now on Ukraine, do whatever I can,’ says Trump at G7 Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi is championing the Global South priorities at G7 summit in France. But will G7 listen to the Global South on development finance, climate funding and governance reforms, amid divisions within the G7 and US-led tensions?

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Canadian PM Mark Carney said the G7 no longer runs the world, pointing to India's growing influence and a changing global order.

Mark Carney says G7 no longer runs the world, highlights India's growing global role

US President Donald Trump warned that “all hell will rain down” on Iran if it seeks a nuclear weapon. He said any future deal must ensure Tehran never acquires one. Iran, however, continues to insist its nuclear programme is peaceful despite concerns over its uranium stockpile.

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