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Summary of Important News Items Editorials-373
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 18th June 2026.
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1. Modi–Trump Meeting at G7: Attempt to Reset India-US Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first bilateral meeting in over a year on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The meeting occurred after strains caused by tariff disputes, Operation Sindoor-related disagreements, and differing positions on energy imports. Both leaders emphasized progress in trade, defence, technology and people-to-people ties. Trump indicated that a trade deal was close, while Modi stressed maritime security and regional stability. The logic behind the meeting was to prevent strategic divergences from undermining one of the world’s most important partnerships. India’s stand remains one of strategic autonomy combined with deep engagement with the United States. The broader significance lies in maintaining cooperation amid global geopolitical uncertainty. The gist is that despite occasional tensions, India-US relations continue to be driven by long-term strategic convergence, economic interests and Indo-Pacific security considerations.
2. Global South Must Not Bear the Cost of West Asia Conflict
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