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Geo-political conflict, economic growth: List of topics PM Modi to speak on at G7 Summit in France | World

Paris: Prime Minister Modi will on Tuesday address the G-7 Summit at Évian-les-Bains in France. PM Modi is currently on the second leg of his two-nation visit. Earlier, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George stated that “this will be a highly productive and wide ranging visit”. He further added that the visit spans three destinations in France (Nice, Evian and Paris) and Slovakia. His meeting in Slovakia with Prime Minister Robert Fico marked the first time any Indian Prime Minister has visited the European nation. The second location, the G-7 Summit, is where top leaders of the United…

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‘G7 no longer runs the world’: Mark Carney hails India’s rise ahead of key summit in France | World

Paris: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stressed India's growing importance on the global stage, saying the country's participation in the G7 Summit reflects a rapidly changing international order where major decisions can no longer be shaped by a handful of nations alone. Speaking during an interaction at Trinity College Dublin as part of his six-day European tour, Carney said the inclusion of countries such as India in discussions among the world's leading economies demonstrates the need for broader global cooperation in addressing complex international challenges. Ahead of the summit in France, Carney remarked, "It’s a recognition that the G7, if…

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G7 Summit LIVE: PM Modi arrives for event in France; to hold talks with Trump, other world leaders | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit. He is visiting the French city at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. India is attending the summit as a partner country for the 13th time, while the event marks PM Modi's seventh consecutive participation in the G7 leaders' gathering. During the summit, the Prime Minister will take part in a working session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity", alongside leaders of G7 nations, partner countries and representatives of major international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development…

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‘Iran can never have nuclear weapon’: Netanyahu responds to criticism; why Israel is upset with peace deal? | World

Tel Aviv: Amid growing resentment in Israel over the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday defended his government's approach, insisting that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of whether a deal is reached. "Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today and not tomorrow," Netanyahu said during a brief press conference held in Hebrew. Responding to criticism over the outcome of recent developments, the Israeli premier said his government had achieved its primary objective of safeguarding the country from an existential threat. "People ask me what we have achieved,…

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Who will sign the Iran peace deal in Switzerland for the US? Trump finally clears the air | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance will head the American delegation for the formal signing of the peace agreement with Iran in Switzerland on Friday, President Donald Trump has announced. Speaking to reporters in France on Monday, Trump said Vance would represent the United States at the ceremony. When asked whether he would attend the event himself, the president replied: "I may be involved, I may not." According to a senior US official cited by The New York Times, Trump, Vance and Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have already electronically signed the framework agreement. The official said the full…

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PM Modi in France to attend G7 Summit from today, all eyes on meeting with Donald Trump | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, today to participate in the G7 Summit, with a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump expected to be the highlight of the visit. The summit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and ongoing conflicts across regions. Against this backdrop, PM Modi's discussions with world leaders are expected to focus on strengthening partnerships, global stability, trade and emerging technologies. French President Emmanuel Macron will formally welcome the Prime Minister upon his arrival. PM Modi will then join leaders of G7 nations, invited partner countries and…

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes near Indonesia’s Palu on Sulawesi Island | World

New Delhi: A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi Island on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across the region and raising concerns among residents. According to seismic monitoring agencies, the quake's epicentre was located about 42 kilometres southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometres, which often increases the intensity of shaking felt on the surface. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries, or major damage. However, officials are continuing to assess the impact of the quake in affected areas. Emergency teams remain on alert as…

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Iran seeks UN stamp on peace deal, clause in 14-point agenda in spotlight; know all about it | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have agreed to a long-anticipated peace framework aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. The deal is based on a 14-point agenda that outlines steps for future cooperation and stability. The agreement is expected to be formally signed on June 19 in Geneva. According to statements attributed to US President Donald Trump, his deputy JD Vance may head the US delegation during the signing process in Switzerland. The announcement has drawn attention internationally, with many viewing it as a potentially important step forward in regional diplomacy. However, one specific provision in the draft…

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Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Siberia, video shows steep descend before aircraft turned into fireball | World

Moscow: A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region on Monday, plunging nose-first into the ground and sending a thick plume of smoke into the air, the Russian Defence Ministry said. All four crew members ejected safely and survived the crash. Videos shared by Russian media outlets linked to the country's security services showed the Tupolev Tu-22M3 descending steeply before crashing. Unverified footage circulating on social media also appeared to show the aircraft going down in a wooded area near the Angara River, followed by a massive column of smoke. "The crew ejected. There…

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Iran affirms, Trump calls it ‘fake news’: The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal | World

New Delhi: Just when months of conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to be heading towards a diplomatic resolution, a new dispute has emerged that threatens to unravel the entire process. At the centre of the controversy is a reported 300 billion dollars reconstruction-linked package that Iran considers a critical part of any lasting agreement. Tehran reportedly says this is essential if it is to formally end a conflict that rattled the Middle East, disrupted global oil markets and brought the region dangerously close to a wider war. But US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reports that…

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