Despite warm gestures and ceremonial honors, the summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska yielded no concrete agreements, though both leaders expressed optimism and hinted at future contact. Putin's visit marked a return to the global stage after years of isolation, while Trump faced criticism for legitimizing a leader accused of war crimes.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot and injured a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday. The intruder was part of a group attempting to infiltrate Indian territory near the Hiranagar sector. Alert BSF personnel noticed the group and issued repeated warnings, which were ignored, leading to the firing.
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