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As Indian trade negotiators arrived in Washington for the final round of talks before the July 9 tariff pause deadline, US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential major trade deal with India, stating, “We’re going to open up India.” However, agriculture remains a major sticking point, with the US pushing for greater market access for soybeans, corn, and apples. The lack of a valid US Trade Promotion Authority limits tariff commitments, raising doubts over the long-term durability of any agreement.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan by threatening to halt trade deals with both nations. Speaking after the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump said he warned leaders in New Delhi and Islamabad that the U.S. would not proceed with trade negotiations if hostilities continued. However, India maintains that the ceasefire understanding reached on May 10 was the result of direct military-level talks, without any external mediation.

France on Sunday expressed concern over the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, urging Washington, Tehran, and Tel Aviv to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. Clarifying it had no role in the strikes, France reiterated its opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and called for a negotiated solution under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. President Emmanuel Macron is holding urgent consultations with international leaders as tensions mount following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the strikes, which targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan sites.

A day after nominating Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over his role in easing India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan strongly condemned the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Calling the attacks a violation of international law, Islamabad warned of severe regional fallout and urged immediate de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. The strikes, confirmed by Trump as targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, mark a dramatic escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, now drawing in the US directly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that he declined a personal invitation from former US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, choosing instead to fulfill his commitment to visit Odisha the "land of Mahaprabhu." Speaking at a rally in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi emphasized the cultural and spiritual significance of his visit, coinciding with the BJP-led government’s first anniversary in the state. During the event, he launched development projects worth ₹18,600 crore and released the ‘Odisha Vision Document’ outlining the state's growth roadmap.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House, praising him for helping avert a potential nuclear conflict with India. The luncheon came after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire in May following cross-border strikes. Trump also held a call with Indian PM Narendra Modi, discussing regional tensions and trade ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, firmly reiterated that India has never accepted mediation on issues involving Pakistan and never will. Detailing India's measured military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi said any future act of terrorism from across the border would be treated as an act of war. The conversation, which followed a cancelled G7 meeting, also covered regional security, the ongoing Operation Sindoor, and key global issues including the Russia-Ukraine war and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after overnight talks mediated by the United States. Announced by Donald Trump and confirmed by both nations, the ceasefire halts all military action across land, air, and sea, marking a dramatic shift following days of escalating tensions.