Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet during the 2026 G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, with trade likely to lead their bilateral agenda and Strait of Hormuz security shaping wider summit discussions. The Modi-Trump G7 meeting 2026 comes as Washington and New Delhi continue negotiations over a possible trade agreement. A senior U.S. administration official said the leaders would review the progress of those talks, although a final agr

Indian Navy specialists removed an unexploded missile warhead from the fuel tank of MT Olympic Life after the tanker reached Kochi, India, following a nearly 2,000-kilometer voyage from waters off Oman. The recovery involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Southern Naval Command and was described by India’s Ministry of Defence as a meticulously planned, high-risk operation. Missile Warhead Lodged in MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank

Oil Falls On Peace Deal Hopes Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, June 12, 2026 as renewed hopes for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States eased fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped below $86 a barrel during trading before recovering part of its losses, while market attention remained focused on whether diplomatic progress could reduce risks around Middle

Israel Reaffirms Security Zone Policy Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not withdraw from security zones it currently controls in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, signaling that any future regional agreement involving Iran and the United States may not automatically lead to Israeli troop pullbacks. In a statement posted Friday, June 13,2026 Katz said Israel’s security doctrine remains focused o

US Forces Intercept Iranian Drones The United States said its forces intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward commercial ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most closely watched maritime routes. US Central Command said the drones were aimed at vessels transiting the waterway and that American forces downed them in recent hours. CENTCOM also sa

India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi

India maritime advisory warnings have been issued for seafarers operating near the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman after attacks on merchant vessels raised new crew safety concerns. The Directorate General of Shipping has advised ships and crews in Iranian waters, the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to remain on high alert as tensions affect one of the world’s most sensitive shipping corridors. India Maritime Advisory Covers Crews Near Hormuz

Suresh Patnala, a chief engineer from Visakhapatnam, was among three Indian crew members killed after the commercial tanker MT Settebello was struck off Oman’s coast on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Indian authorities confirmed on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that three Indian nationals aboard the vessel had died. Patnala, 44, was serving as chief engineer and had nearly two decades of experience at sea. Suresh Patnala Was Expected to Return Home Pat

Modi’s G7 invitation highlights India’s rising global role Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, after being invited as a special guest by French President Emmanuel Macron. India is not a member of the G7, but its repeated presence at the forum shows how New Delhi has become increasingly important to discussions on global economics, security, supply chains and de

Netanyahu welcomes US assurances Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that any final agreement with Iran would include strict limits on Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Netanyahu’s office said the two leaders discussed the proposed framework and that Israel appreciated Washington’s commitment to addressing Iran’s enriched nuclear material, enrichment infrastructure, m

G7 origins shaped membership criteria As world leaders prepare for the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, attention has once again turned to a recurring question in global politics: why is China, the world's second-largest economy, not a member of the influential group? While Beijing plays a major role in global trade, manufacturing and international affairs, it remains outside the G7 framework that brings together some of the world'

Funeral Postponed Iran has postponed the state funeral of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, now scheduled for late June or early July, according to Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani. The delay allows the first 10 days of Muharram, a period of mourning for Imam Hussein, to conclude before the ceremony begins. Authorities anticipate one of the largest public gatherings in Iran’s history, with up to 20 million people expected to participat

US Plans Third-Country Deportations The United States is preparing to deport several migrants, including Iranians who face over a 50% chance of persecution or torture if returned to their home country, to the Central African Republic (CAR). Reports indicate that other nationalities, including Syrians, Afghans, and a Turkish national, are also included in the planned deportations.

Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Indian Commercial Vessel Iran strongly condemned Friday’s, June 11, 2026 attack on a commercial ship near the Strait of Hormuz, which killed at least three Indian nationals. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the incident as “armed robbery and State piracy” and extended condolences to the families of the deceased sailors.

Reports of a deadly Rawalakot protest crackdown intensified scrutiny of Pakistan’s handling of unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Thursday, June 11, 2026. At least 16 people were reported killed and 37 others injured after Pakistani army personnel and Rangers allegedly opened fire on demonstrators gathered at Eidgah Ground in Rawalakot, according to accounts from protest leaders and activists. Rawalakot Protest Crackdown Raises Human Rights Concerns

Iran warned of a “painful response” after President Donald Trump threatened new U.S. strikes and suggested Washington could move to control key Iranian oil infrastructure. The latest Trump Iran threat added pressure to an already volatile Gulf crisis on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as Tehran also claimed the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice. Trump threatens new strikes on Iran Trump said in a Truth Social post that the Unit

Trump threatened Iran’s Kharg Island as US-Iran Gulf attacks intensified across oil routes, tankers and military targets, raising new risks for regional security and global energy markets. President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran “very hard” and threatened to take Kharg Island, a key hub in Iran’s oil economy, as Washington increased pressure on Tehran to shut down its nuclear program and accept a peace deal. US-Iran Gu

U.S. forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 7:20 AM GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to U.S. Central Command. The strike occurred at 11:20 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the United States. CENTCOM said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the tanker’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with U.S. directions. The command said the vessel was attempting to transport oil from Iran under a blockad

US shale oil exports reached a new milestone in May, pushing the United States ahead of Saudi Arabia and Russia in global crude oil and refined fuel shipments. The shift marks a major reversal for a country that once depended heavily on West Asian oil and was deeply affected by the 1973 Arab oil embargo. US Shale Oil Exports Reach May Record Ship-tracking data cited by Reuters showed U.S. exports of crude oil and refined fuels reached about 10.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest warning over the Kharg Island oil hub has added a new layer of risk to the U.S.-Iran conflict and raised fresh concerns about Gulf security and oil markets. Trump said on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that the United States would strike Iran “very hard” later Thursday night. In a Truth Social post, he claimed Iran’s navy, air force, radar, anti-aircraft systems and other defense capabilities had been severely weakened.