Trump hints Netanyahu may visit the White House next week amid Iran and Lebanon tensions
United States President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as soon as next week. If it goes ahead, the trip would be Netanyahu's first visit since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Trump said Netanyahu had requested the meeting, and suggested it could take place after his return from the annual NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on 7 and 8 July.The comments came during a brief telephone interview in which Trump sought to downplay any suggestion of a rupture with the Israeli leader. He said the two men still got... [Continue Reading]
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Jaishankar to begin six-nation West Asia, US and Europe diplomatic tour
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is due to begin a six-nation diplomatic tour on July 5, with visits planned to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium. The trip is scheduled to run until July 15, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.The West Asia leg comes as regional diplomacy continues to be shaped by the aftermath of the Iran ceasefire and recent hostilities in the wider region. The ministry said Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to 10, where he is expected to meet counterparts and senior leadership. It said the... [Continue Reading]
