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PM Modi, Trump meet in France; hold talks on bilateral trade deal, Hormuz, safety of Indian sailors | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026. During the meeting, US President Donald Trump said, "We had some great meetings in France... It's a G7. We have a G2 coming up, and then we have a G20 coming up... We had, in particular, some very good conversations with Prime Minister Modi of India. We're doing trade deals... A lot of things are happening between the United States and India. The United States is doing the best we've ever done. We have over $19.2 trillion coming in,…

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When will India and EU seal the free trade deal? Ursula von der Leyen gives key update | World

Paris: India and the European Union (EU) have set their sights on finalising and signing the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, marking a significant step forward in their economic partnership. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. The meeting was also attended by European Council President Antonio Costa, emphasising the importance both sides attach to strengthening strategic ties across trade, investment, connectivity and security.  Following the talks, Von der Leyen shared an optimistic update…

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Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi, US President Trump to hold bilateral talks soon | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump today (June 17), on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. The leaders are likely to discuss the situation in West Asia, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, energy imports from the United States, and the proposed bilateral trade agreement during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, according to the ANI sources. Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi and President Trump met and exchanged greetings, and held a brief conversation on the sidelines of a G7 Summit outreach session in France's…

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Will Iran shut Strait of Hormuz risking peace deal with US? Intelligence report makes big revelation | World

Washington: US intelligence agencies have recently assessed that Iran now possesses the capability to effectively shut down access to the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses, giving Tehran a powerful new means of exerting pressure on the global economy following the recent conflict, according to three sources familiar with the findings, CNN has reported. The assessments suggest that, irrespective of the framework agreement expected to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva to reopen the strategic waterway and pave the way for renewed nuclear talks, Iran has demonstrated its ability to block the strait during the conflict and could potentially…

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Rift evident? Trump tells Netanyahu to be ‘more responsible with respect to Lebanon’ | World

Evian: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously described Donald Trump as the "greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House" during Trump’s presidency. However, Trump has recently taken a far more critical tone while attempting to finalise a deal aimed at ending the conflict involving Iran. In a series of public remarks, he both asserted credit for his role in supporting Israel and sharply questioned Netanyahu’s leadership decisions. Trump said, "Without me, there would be no Israel," adding that no other US president had been willing to take the actions he took in support of the country. In interviews,…

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PM Modi assists Trump onto G7 platform during group photo session, bonhomie steals spotlight | WATCH | World

Paris: A video showing the warm camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his US counterpart Donald Trump is circulating widely on social media. The clip is from the G7 Summit in France, where global leaders gathered to deliberate on pressing international issues. One particular moment that caught everyone’s attention was during a group photo session on stage. As the leaders assembled, PM Modi extended a helping hand when Trump appeared to struggle slightly while stepping up onto a platform. The US President then stepped aside to make way for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife to join the…

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PM Modi to hold bilateral meet with Trump on sidelines of G7 Summit in France: What’s on the cards | World

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The two leaders are likely to hold discussion on a plethora of issues aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across key sectors. Ahead of the formal talks, the two leaders shared a brief interaction at the summit venue in Evian-les-Bains. The meeting marked their first face-to-face encounter in nearly 18 months. Visuals from the event showed Modi and Trump warmly greeting each other with a handshake before engaging in a short conversation. Key…

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Jun

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Switzerland confirms US-Iran deal: Check what Swiss Foreign Ministry said about date, venue | World

Bern (Switzerland): The Swiss Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the US-Iran peace deal aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, at Burgenstock in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. A spokesperson for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that the confederation has been engaged in diplomatic consultations with the concerned stakeholders, including Iran, the US and Qatar, regarding the proposed signing of the agreement. "For several days now, the FDFA has been in close contact with the United States of America, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar regarding the…

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G7 Summit: PM says India remains committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global growth | World

Evian: PM Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session on “Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity” at G7 Summit and underscored the importance of ‘trust’ in building international partnerships especially in an increasingly interconnected world. PM conveyed that India remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development. Partnerships can succeed only when they are founded on trust: PM Modi  “Shared my thoughts at the Outreach Session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in Evian. In a world that is getting more interconnected and interdependent than ever before, this subject becomes all…

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PM Modi and Trump shake hands at G7 Summit in France, meet for first time in 16 months | Video | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Tuesday, marking their first face-to-face interaction in 16 months. The two leaders exchanged a warm handshake before holding talks on June 17. The brief interaction between the two leaders took place as the world leaders gathered for the event hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.  Here's the video | Watch  Visuals from the G7 Summit venue showed Prime Minister Modi warmly greeting US President Trump with a smile before the two leaders took their seats alongside other world leaders for the Outreach Session…

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