The US military reportedly intercepted Iranian drones targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as intelligence assessments warned Tehran can still disrupt the strategic waterway despite progress towards a new agreement.
A CNN report citing sources familiar with a US intelligence assessment says Iran may now possess the ability to shut the Strait of Hormuz at will, raising fresh concerns over the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to discuss a proposed trade agreement, energy cooperation, artificial intelligence and the situation in West Asia during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.
Modi said that sea routes must remain secure and seafarers should be allowed to carry out their duties without fear.
The interaction between the two leaders took place as heads of state and government gathered for the opening session and traditional family photograph of the 52nd G7 Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday expressed more frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over recent airstrikes on Ukraine and threatened to deal "differently" with Moscow and use "banking" and "secondary" sanctions.
Canadians began voting on Monday in the vital election under the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war and warnings of annexation.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that India would likely be among the “first” to sign a trade deal with the US following President Donald Trump’s demands for realigning economic relations under the threat of tariffs.
The ruling Liberal Party of Canada has been projected as the winner in the elections by the Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as the early results showed a strong lead for the party.
Trump's shifting policies, such as country-specific reciprocal tariffs of up to 50 percent and a 90-day implementation pause, have injected significant uncertainty into global markets, reports Yonhap news agency.
