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US President Donald Trump, during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, declared that the United States would support India if attacked, praised Modi as one of the world’s toughest negotiators, and said the two nations were close to finalising a trade deal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France, emphasized the need for ensuring the safety of Indian seafarers in the proposed US-Iran peace deal.

India and Thailand held their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, reviewing bilateral defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, military exchanges and defence industry collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to regional stability, strategic partnership, maritime cooperation and deeper engagement under regional frameworks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II to discuss stronger India-Monaco cooperation in sustainability, innovation and the blue economy. During his visit to Nice, he promoted innovation partnerships, explored luxury-sector collaboration, and launched UPI services in France

Elon Musk-backed X suffered another service disruption on Wednesday morning, with users reporting app, feed, and website issues. The outage follows a similar disruption a day earlier and adds to a series of global outages affecting X and other major social media platforms

The US Department of Defense has renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command back to the United States Pacific Command, restoring its historic designation. The change reverses a 2018 decision, while the command’s mission, area of responsibility, and commitment to regional security partnerships remain unchanged

Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are set for bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, focusing on economic growth, AI, supply chains, investments, and global security. India’s participation underscores its growing global influence and advocacy for the Global South

The US military struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two survivors. The attack is part of President Trump's anti-cartel campaign, which faces growing scrutiny over legality, evidence, civilian deaths, and targeting procedures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G7 summit in Evian, France, welcomed progress in peace efforts in West Asia. He highlighted the disruption of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, and called for rebuilding global trust through solidarity and cooperation.

Central Indonesia's Sulawesi island was struck with a 6.7 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, injuring at least eight people. Strong tremors of the earthquake led to residents fleeing into open areas in and around Palu. According to the National Search and Rescue Agency, eight people were reportedly injured in Sigi, including two with serious injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Geneva en route to the G7 Summit in France, where he was welcomed by Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Modi will participate in discussions on global partnerships, economic growth and AI, besides holding bilateral meetings with world leaders

G7 leaders meeting in France are focusing on the Ukraine war and Middle East stability following a US-Iran agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined discussions as leaders explored peace efforts, energy security, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute

India rejected proposals to expand only the non-permanent category of the UN Security Council, calling such reform inadequate. At UN negotiations, India urged expansion of permanent membership, adoption of a negotiating text, and meaningful changes to the Council’s power structure

A long-submerged station on Thailand’s WWII-era Death Railway has re-emerged as a reservoir was drained for dam maintenance. Historians and researchers are surveying Nithe Station for artifacts and evidence, offering a rare opportunity to preserve memories of wartime suffering

Slovakia backed India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit. Both nations elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, expanding cooperation in defence, technology, counter-terrorism, trade, cybersecurity, innovation and strategic sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Evian, France, for the G7 Summit, where he will discuss global cooperation, sustainable development, and economic challenges. Modi will hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Donald Trump, focusing on trade and strategic partnerships

Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a tense Super Over thriller in Dambulla after an emotionally charged contest. Mathulan defended 16 runs in the Super Over, while India A’s fightback and controversies added drama to a closely fought tri-series match

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, seeking cooperation in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies, urban governance and research. The leaders also discussed Amaravati’s development, green energy, natural farming, healthcare and infrastructure partnerships

India and the US will intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement during a USTR visit to New Delhi on June 23–24. Talks aim to finalise the first tranche of the deal and advance broader bilateral trade agreement discussions

India and Slovakia upgraded relations to a comprehensive partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Robert Fico in Bratislava. Both sides pledged stronger trade and defence cooperation and committed to advancing the India–EU free trade agreement for early implementation

As the United States and Iran prepare to sign a peace agreement in Switzerland, key political and diplomatic figures from Washington, Tehran and Islamabad have played major roles in negotiations. The deal is being projected as a significant step toward ending conflict