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From Gaza to defence: Five key takeaways from Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit | Narendra Modi

From Gaza to defence: Five key takeaways from Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit | Narendra Modi

Published by Sam Flores

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Israel, which was marked by a welcoming embrace from his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and a conspicuous silence about Israel’s genocidal war in occupied Palestinian territory. During the visit, which began on Wednesday, the two leaders lauded their strong friendship, which they said has deepened bilateral ties, and signed agreements on a range of issues, including innovation and agriculture. “You are a great friend of Israel, … Narendra. You are more than a friend. You are a brother,” Netanyahu told Modi when both leaders addressed the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Netanyahu showed Modi around Yad Vashem, a memorial in Jerusalem to the victims of the Holocaust, and hosted a dinner after they had spoken to the Knesset, where Modi was conferred with the parliament’s highest honour. This was the second ever visit by an Indian prime minister to Israel after Modi’s first visit in 2017. That time, he also did not visit Palestine despite India’s long history of supporting the Palestinian cause. …

Trump cuts India tariffs after Modi agrees to stop Russia oil purchases

Trump cuts India tariffs after Modi agrees to stop Russia oil purchases

Published by Sam Flores

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal Monday to reduce tariffs on India, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine. Trump said he was cutting levies on Indian goods to 18 percent. He had previously imposed 25 percent “reciprocal” tariffs on many products, plus an additional 25 percent for New Delhi’s purchases of Moscow’s oil. The deal eases months of tensions over India’s oil purchases – which Washington says fund a conflict it is trying to end – and restores the close ties between Trump and the man he describes as “one of my greatest friends”. But while Modi thanked Trump for the “wonderful” phone call and the easing of tariffs, he made no reference to Trump’s assertion about halting Russian oil purchases. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try …

Ukraine slams India’s Modi for endorsing Putin home attack claims – POLITICO

Ukraine slams India’s Modi for endorsing Putin home attack claims – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday accused Ukraine of launching 91 drones against Putin’s official residence in the Novgorod region, which lies between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Lavrov added that a Russian air defense system had shot the drones down. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the claim and accused Russia of derailing peace talks, following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida Sunday. “Russia is at it again, using dangerous statements to undermine all achievements of our shared diplomatic efforts with President Trump’s team,” Zelenskyy said on Monday, calling the accusations “a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war.” France appeared to side with Zelenskyy’s version on Tuesday. In a statement, an aide to President Emmanuel Macron said Paris had found “no solid evidence to corroborate the serious accusations made by the Russian authorities, even after cross-checking the information with our partners.” “The Russian authorities themselves are saying everything and its opposite about what …

Dharmendra dies: Modi pays tribute to ‘iconic’ film star and Bollywood legend | Ents & Arts News

Dharmendra dies: Modi pays tribute to ‘iconic’ film star and Bollywood legend | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Indian film star and Bollywood icon Dharmendra has died aged 89. One of the nation’s most popular actors, he was a defining presence in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s. A senior police official who spoke to Dharmendra’s doctor confirmed the star’s death, just days before his 90th birthday, on condition of anonymity. Image: Dharmendra casting his vote in Mumbai, India, last year. Pic: AP Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined those paying tribute to the Punjabi icon, who also worked as a producer and politician. Mr Modi said: “He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. “The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people.” Known as India’s He-Man, he was often cast as a larger-than-life hero; upright, patriotic and fearless. Image: Dharmendra in Aadmi Aur Insaan with Saira Banu Pic: Kobal/Shutterstock He was often compared to Hollywood contemporaries James Dean and Paul Newman, according to the Hindustan Times. But he was popular as a romantic …