'Prior programmes': PM Modi declines Donald Trump's US visit invite after G7; invites him to India instead
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Following the G7 Summit in Canada, US President Donald Trump invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States, but Modi declined due to prior commitments. Instead, the two leaders spoke by phone, during which Modi invited Trump to India for the next Quad summit, which Trump accepted with enthusiasm.
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia have plunged into Cold War depths—this time, under the oceans. Following former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev's chilling 'dead hand' warning, U.S. President Donald Trump deployed two nuclear submarines to strategic waters, reigniting a submerged arms race. Russia’s lawmakers hit back, claiming their nuclear sub count outmatches the U.S., and they’ve already shadowed American movements.
As both powers flex their underwater muscle, here's a deep dive into their undersea arsenals: from the stealthy Ohio-class and lethal Virginia-class subs of the U.S. to Russia’s deadly Borei-class and Akula predators. With world oceans turning into silent battlegrounds, who truly rules beneath the waves?
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As Russia unveils its hypersonic “Oreshnik” missile capable of Mach 10 speeds, former President Trump doubles down on his vision of a $25B “impenetrable missile defense dome.” Marketed as America’s answer to global threats, the so-called "Golden Dome" faces serious skepticism. Experts warn the U.S. remains vulnerable, with no existing defense proven to stop missiles like Oreshnik. While Trump promises next-gen protection, Russia’s battlefield display in Ukraine sends a chilling message: the future of warfare is already here—and America might be a step behind.
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp attack on PM Modi for avoiding a direct denial of Donald Trump's repeated claims that the U.S. mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Gandhi questioned why Modi refuses to name Trump in Parliament, hinting that silence could be tied to upcoming trade deals. Congress alleges that Trump’s claim has gone unchallenged 30 times. As tensions rise, Modi's restraint is fueling political backlash, with the Opposition claiming a cover-up and calling the PM’s silence a national concern.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “We just heard that inflation is up again, the worst in the G7. We left him with 2% inflation. We have borrowing up, unemployment up, taxes are up (..) his budget last year had high taxes. That’s why the economy is contracting.” Sir Keir Starmer replied: “I think of the working people across this country who put in every day and don’t get back what they deserve, and that’s who we’re working for. That’s who we’re fixing the country (for).”
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The geopolitical stage is set for a major confrontation as the BRICS alliance prepares for its 2025 summit in Brazil. The bloc, which will include ten member nations, is openly challenging the long-standing economic hegemony of the United States. With members like China, Russia, and Brazil leading the charge, BRICS now represents a formidable force, accounting for 45% of the global population and 35% of the world's GDP. The group's primary objective is to reduce its dependency on the U.S. dollar by promoting trade in local currencies and developing alternative financial systems.
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