Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the G7 Summit in Canada, reaffirming the strong friendship between Italy and India. Their interactions, including a selfie at COP28 and viral moments at the G20 summit, have garnered public attention. Both leaders have expressed a commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable development, energy, and industry.
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The Kremlin concurred with Donald Trump's assessment that Russia's 2014 expulsion from the G8 was an error, but downplayed the G8's current relevance to Russia. Trump criticized Obama and Trudeau for the removal, suggesting his presence then might have averted the Russia-Ukraine war.
Donald Trump has announced the registration launch of the "Trump Card," a premium pathway to US access for wealthy foreigners, priced at $5 million. The card, promoted on Truth Social, promises a route to citizenship without guaranteeing immediate naturalization. It's positioned as a replacement for the EB-5 visa, offering potential tax advantages by taxing only US earnings, attracting high-net-worth individuals.
Chicago joined a nationwide wave of protests against Trump administration's immigration raids, as over 1,000 demonstrators rallied in the Loop. Protesters marched through downtown, disrupting traffic and demanding an end to deportations. Similar demonstrations are occurring in cities like New York and San Francisco, reflecting growing national anger over immigration enforcement and military involvement.
Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, numerous Indian nationals, including students and pilgrims, are stranded, facing uncertain and risky returns. Indian embassies are coordinating evacuations, yet communication with some individuals remains difficult, causing immense distress to families back in India. Efforts are underway to provide assistance and facilitate their safe passage through neighboring countries.
Following Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facility, tensions have escalated dramatically. Israel launched a major counteroffensive targeting Tehran's defense and energy infrastructure, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Iran that resulted in casualties in northern Israel. The conflict has led to the cancellation of nuclear negotiations and raised global concerns about a wider regional war, with calls for de-escalation.
In Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, a 50-year-old farmer is in critical condition after a snake bit his tongue while he attempted to kiss it for a video. The incident occurred when Jitendra Kumar, reportedly intoxicated, rescued the snake and tried to film a stunt. He is currently in the ICU, with villagers confirming the incident.
Israeli jets launched air strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. This happened after President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to wait. Netanyahu called the operation 'Rising Lion'. The strikes strained US-Israel relations. Iran promised retaliation. Gulf states are worried about the fallout. Trump convened the National Security Council. Oil prices increased due to fears of disruption.
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Following the Air India plane crash, the Turkish government refuted claims that Turkish Technic maintained the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved. Agreements between Air India and Turkish Technic, set for 2024-25, only cover maintenance for B777 aircraft, not the 787-8. Air India plans to reduce reliance on Turkish Technic amid strained relations.